MS Genetic Counseling at Vanderbilt University

Entry requirements

Four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. GRE is not required. Prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, general or human genetics, statistics and psychology, completed by the fall before matriculation at an accredited US institution (exceptions for study abroad and AP). Three written essays and one video essay, a resume/CV listing prerequisites and genetic-counseling related experience, and three to five letters of recommendation from professors, research advisors or work supervisors. Registration with the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match is required before applying. International transcripts need a course-by-course evaluation (IEE or WES). Non-native English speakers need TOEFL minimum 600 paper or 100 internet-based, waived for degrees from the US, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore or the UK. Application deadline December 15; official transcripts due Feb 28; remote interviews in spring; Match results in late April.