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Diagnostic Genetic Sciences (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut, United States

Programme overview

The Diagnostic Genetic Sciences (DGS) certificate program is a two-year educational and clinical post-baccalaureate training program in genetic and genomic testing. It is open to individuals with a bachelor’s degree in the biological, laboratory or natural sciences, and who meet the specific course prerequisites and academic standards. Genetic and genomic testing information is used for screening, diagnosing, prognosticating and monitoring many human diseases. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Duration: 49 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Travel for internship interviews is required and relocation may be necessary for the final semester. Listed courses include Medical Terminology; Environment, Genetics and Cancer; Immunology for the Medical Laboratory Sciences; Research for the Health Professional; Cytogenetic Technologies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed. Programme text: It is open to individuals with a bachelor’s degree in the biological, laboratory or natural sciences, and who meet the specific course prerequisites and academic standards.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 49 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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