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Master of Genetic Counseling
- Kansas City, United States
- 1.75 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- Check the programme's own requirements and deadlines
- which each graduate programme sets. Create an account
- 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
- English proficiency proof and programme items such as CV
- personal statement
- 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
| Campus | Kansas City (KU Medical Center) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Professions |
| Department | Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 56 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Students 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.
Tuition is $34,280 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,485 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 60.

