MS Genetic Counseling at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

The Institute for Systems Genomics under the authority of The Graduate School at the University of Connecticut offers a Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling. The mission of the Genetic Counseling Professional Science Master’s degree program is to prepare the next generation of diverse genetic counseling professionals who can foster innovation, advocacy, and leadership in a technologically dynamic discipline for improved health care outcomes and lifelong learning. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Duration: 48 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Except in special cases, genetic counseling students will complete 43 credits of required didactic coursework and clinical rotations within 24 months. The successful graduate student under the supervision of a three-faculty member Advisory Committee will complete the requisite number of academic credits inclusive of course work, professional development, clinical rotations, comprehensive examinations, and a capstone project as outlined in an approved plan of study. Listed courses include Foundations of Genetic and Genomic Medicine; Clinical Applications of Genetic and Genomic Technologies; Theories and Methods of Clinical Genetics; Systems Medical Genetics; Metabolic and Cardiovascular Genomics.

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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.

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.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

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

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