MS Genetic Counseling at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

There’s never been a better time to be a genetic counselor. Opportunities abound in any number of university, hospital, laboratory, research and industry settings With a master's in genetic counseling, you’ll be ready for the workforce and a challenging, rewarding health professional career in one of the most dynamic areas of medicine. You'll be part of the team from day one: an engaged learner in our genetics center.

Faculty: Floyd School of Medicine | Duration: 53 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Rigorous coursework, community service, challenging fieldwork experiences and a research-based thesis will provide opportunity for tremendous professional growth. Thirty-nine hours of the 53-hour curriculum are devoted to classroom study, with an additional eight credit hours earned through fieldwork and the remaining six hours awarded for thesis research.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Genetic Counselor, Researcher, Educator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Applicants for the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program must have earned a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution. Prerequisite course work includes: one year of general biology, one year of general chemistry, one semester of biochemistry, one semester of genetics, and one semester of statistics. Supporting material must include: undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a statement reflecting the student’s interest and experience in the field. A personal interview with the admissions committee is required. Application Information The application deadline is December 1. Extensive information for applicants is on the School of Medicine Web page .

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 accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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