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Certificate in Advanced Research Training for Genetic Counselors at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

Part-time online one-year graduate certificate that trains genetic counselors to lead biomedical, translational, behavioral and clinical research in genomic medicine. Each student completes an individual research project with a research mentor.

Faculty: Perelman School of Medicine  |  Duration: 1 year part-time (4 course units)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Required courses are Research Design and Methodologies, Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Genetics, and Manuscript & Grant Writing, plus one course unit of online elective from Perelman School of Medicine master's and certificate programs. Courses are mostly asynchronous in seven-week blocks with weekly synchronous meetings.

Career pathways

Prepares genetic counselors to lead research studies in genomic medicine.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open only to certified Genetic Counselors who graduated from an ACGC-accredited MSGC program.

Duration: 1 year part-time (4 course units)

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