MS Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The MCDB&G MS degree offers genetic counseling track that integrates selected coursework with first-hand experience in diagnostic medical genetics laboratories and supervised work in clinical settings with patients and families. Students who pursue the track have the opportunity to participate in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program. Applications to a free-standing research MS degree are not accepted.

Faculty: College of Biological Sciences | Duration: 2 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses, Computational, BioEthics, Directed Research (Rotations), Electives, Thesis Credits, Genetic Counseling. Plan A students complete 20 coursework credits and 10 master's thesis credits. Plan B students complete 30 coursework credits.

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Entry requirements

Genetic counseling track: https://cbs.umn.edu/genetic-counseling-program/admissions Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. MS/genetic counseling track: A four-year Bachelor's degree (or comparable degree from another country). Completion of prerequisite courses: - Genetics - Psychology - Biochemistry - Statistics Experiences where you have developed skills transferable to genetic counseling practice. There are numerous skill-based components of genetic counseling and many ways to develop these skills.

Duration: 2 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits

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