Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
The MMedSc in Genetic Counselling is a coursework and minor dissertation master's offered by the Department of Pathology. It combines taught genetics courses, supervised clinical counselling practice and research.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Pathology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
The 180 NQF credits at level 9 comprise Genetic Counselling Practice I and II (40 credits each), Principles of Genetic Counselling (coursework and applied learning, 10 credits each), Medical Genetics I and II (12 credits each) and a 60-credit minor dissertation. Students attend at least 80% of classroom activities and are assessed in clinics through counselling sessions with patients across a three-month clinic rotation.
Applicants must have an approved Bachelor's and Honours degree in health sciences or appropriate allied health sciences, or an MBChB degree; or be a registered nurse and midwife with a four-year diploma, at least one post-basic diploma and relevant experience (portfolio and CV required, with a possible prerequisite programme or entry examination); or have approved prior experience and training through Recognition of Prior Learning (personal portfolio reflecting experience in human genetics). All applicants need experience in a clinical genetic environment, potential HPCSA (or equivalent) registrability, proven written and spoken English, basic computer literacy and reliable computer and internet access.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.
Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
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