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Master of Genetic Counseling

University of Kansas

  • Kansas City, United States
  • 1.75 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling is a graduate degree taught in person at the UConn Storrs campus through The Graduate School.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Genetic Counseling. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Project Coordinator
  • Subject Specialist

Curriculum

  • The Graduate Catalog sets the plan of study for this degree
  • With at least 43 credits stated. Students agree their courses with a major adviser and advisory committee
  • Follow Graduate School rules
  • and take required core and elective courses at the 5000 level or above. Completion involves qualifying or comprehensive examinations.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an equivalent foreign university
  • proof of English proficiency
  • each graduate programme sets extra criteria such as GPA
  • GRE or GMAT
  • CV
  • personal statement and recommendation letters.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) from an accredited institution

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 60

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's own requirements and deadlines
  2. which each graduate programme sets. Create an account
  3. apply online (choose KU Graduate for Lawrence) and pay the 100 USD international degree-seeking application fee. Upload proof of a bachelor's degree with transcripts
  4. English proficiency proof and programme items such as CV
  5. personal statement
  6. GRE or GMAT scores and recommendation letters. Receive the admission decision and follow the instructions to accept the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year$34,280 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusKansas City (KU Medical Center)
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health Professions
DepartmentClinical Laboratory Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value56
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.75 years.