M.S. Genetic Counseling Admissions
Who Should Apply?
We welcome candidates from various backgrounds who are enthusiastic about pursuing a vibrant career in genetic counseling. Strong candidates should demonstrate:
- A genuine enthusiasm for the field and a drive to impact the lives of families and individuals affected by genetic disorders.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher from their undergraduate or graduate studies (see Prerequisites).
- Exposure to genetic counseling through shadowing, volunteering in a genetic counseling practice, or working alongside genetic counselors in some capacity.
- Skills and experiences that can be transferable to working as a genetic counselor. Experiences can include advocacy work, crisis counseling, volunteering, or relevant work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Prerequisites
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A baccalaureate/bachelor’s degree from a US-accredited college, university, or equivalent
- Demonstrate the successful completion of a semester (or equivalent) of the following college-level coursework required:
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Genetics (General, Human, or Molecular)
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Introductory or General Biology or Cell Biology
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Statistics or Calculus
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Biochemistry
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Introductory or General Chemistry
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Psychology
How To Apply?
A 21-month program leading to a MS in Genetic Counseling. The program expects to start accepting applications in the Fall of 2024. The program expects to start in Fall 2025. (see Accreditation Status). There is no application fee to apply to this program.
Application Requirements
- Register with the National Matching Service (NMS)-
- Official transcripts showing a bachelor's degree conferred and successful completion of all prerequisite coursework with a grade of “C” or higher. Applicants must receive a letter grade for all pre-requisite courses.*
- A personal essay of why you are interested in genetic counseling, your understanding of the field, prior relevant experiences and why you desire to obtain your graduate degree at 91勛圖厙 (maximum 600 words)
- A resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- Three letters of recommendation from instructors, employers, undergraduate advisers, volunteer supervisors, or academic/research mentors.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores if you are an international student
*Courses graded as pass/fail, satisfactory/unsatisfactory, or as a certificate of completion are not acceptable.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition is charged at $15,000 for each of the five terms of enrollment (Year-1 Fall, Spring, and Summer Year-2 Fall and Spring). There is no tuition difference for in-state and out-of-state residents. The total cost of the program is $75000. Tuition costs do not include textbooks or any additional costs associated with this program. The tuition is determined each year. Please recognize that the following information is provided solely as an estimate to aid your financial planning and all cost are subject to change.
More information regarding financial aid at 91勛圖厙 can be found here: /financialaid/
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