Overview
The Genetic Counseling curriculum at California State University Stanislaus is a carefully structured sequence of courses, seminars and clinical rotations, occurring over two years. Foundation courses in the first year are designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the scientific principles governing genetic disorders as well as counseling techniques to be employed during internships in the second year.
Learning outcomes
Classes at both the UCSF Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente afford students the unique opportunity to attend seminars taught by a wide range of medical professionals. Continued emphasis is placed on developing students’ awareness of the many social, legal and ethical issues that accompany contemporary practice in the field.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Medical Genetics
- Clinical Embryology and Prenatal Genetics
- Clinical Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology
- Principles of Human Genetics
- Principles and Practices of Genetic Counseling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Genetics View 495 other Masters in Genetics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate/Graduate degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in last 60 units completed
- 18 units of upper-division Child Development or related coursework with minimum GPA of 3.0
- Successful completion of writing section of GRE with a score of 3.5
Tuition Fee
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International
15638 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15638 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
8506 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8506 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Turlock
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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