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Master of Genetic Counseling

University of Pittsburgh

  • Pittsburgh, United States
  • 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: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): 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 degree or equivalent
  • each graduate programme sets its own further requirements
  • GPA and English scores.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent; further requirements set by each programme

Language tests

  • IELTS Varies by programme

How to apply

  1. Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the school's website. Each graduate school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts and the documents the programme lists
  2. with an English test score (TOEFL iBT 80 is the floor in some schools
  3. higher in others). Accept the offer. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
  4. then apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,662 - $97,810 USD
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Program details

CampusPittsburgh Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Public Health
DepartmentHuman Genetics
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stay1
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Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is $25,662 - $97,810 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.