Overview

Genetic Counseling from Wayne State University provides students with rich clinical experiences working with diverse patient populations to prepare them for competent practice in a wide variety of settings. In addition, our program provides students a strong foundation in genomics that prepares them to integrate current and future genomic technologies into evidence-based practice.

Careers

100% of graduates from the last three classes (2019, 2020, 2021) all have positions as a genetic counselor or a related position.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Genetic Counseling

Theory & Practice of Genetic Counseling

Advanced Theory & Practice of Genetic Counseling

Molecular Biology

Advanced Medical Genetics

Human Development and Teratology

Genetic Counseling Seminar

Practical Applications of Genetic Counseling

Senior Seminar in Genetic Counseling

Evaluating the Health Care Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants must complete the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, including all state and external/internal examinations required for the degree.

Submit your transcript(s)

Demonstrate English proficiency

Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee

Test Scores

If you are applying to a master's program, your minimum undergraduate GPA must be 2.75 or its equivalent in upper division coursework.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58740 USD / year

≈ 58740 USD / year
Out-of-State

58740 USD / year

≈ 58740 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

31110 USD / year

≈ 31110 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

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Credits

Delivered

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