Overview

University of Wisconsin Madison offers a Master of Genetic Counselor Studies. Our training program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling and with the first class of genetic counselors starting in 1976, it is one of the most experienced programs in the United States.

The mission of the Master of Genetic Counselor Studies program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is to educate competent and compassionate genetic counselors who will successfully enter the genetic counseling workforce and be lifelong learners and leaders in the field. To fulfill this mission, the program will provide students with a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum that includes:

A diverse clinical experience that fosters interprofessional relationships
Relevant research opportunities that encourage critical thinking and contribute to the knowledge base of the profession
An environment that promotes socially responsible practice

Key Facts

Students rotate through a variety of high quality clinical settings during their training at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, including a comprehensive cancer center, tertiary perinatal care centers and hospitals dedicated solely to the care of children.
The first-year clinical practicum in genetic counseling consists of four seven-week-long clinical rotations and one lab and public health rotation that spans the entire academic year. Rotations are designed to acquaint the student with the basic practice skills required, protocols used and professional issues encountered in genetic counseling.
Clinical experiences in a variety of specialty clinics provide opportunities for initial development of skills in interviewing, data collection and counseling. Experiences in laboratory and public health settings provide an opportunity for students to explore non-clinical roles and become better acquainted with career-related disciplines.
The second-year clinical practicum is an integrated program of clinical experiences consisting of three 10-week rotations, which take place during the intervening summer and each semester of the second year. The advanced practicum provides many opportunities for trainees to work toward perfecting skills in counseling, interviewing, data collection, case coordination and in ongoing care of families with genetic concerns.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Genetics Concepts
Clinical Biochemical Genetics
Laboratory Genetics and Genomics
Cancer Genetics Risk Assessment and Counseling
Clinical Embryology and Prenatal Diagnosis
Medical Genetic Counseling Research Seminar
Research Strategies and Analysis in Clinical Genetics
Clinical Communication Skills
Interviewing and Counseling
Contemporary Issues in Genetic Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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General requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree. Although a specific major is not required, most applicants have a degree in a biological science (e.g. biology, genetics, biochemistry).

The average GPA of admitted students is 3.5

An applicant must complete courses in biochemistry, statistics and advanced genetics. An appropriate biochemistry course generally requires prerequisites that include at least one semester of chemistry and organic chemistry

Completion of the GRE is required

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Three letters of recommendation are required that demonstrate one’s academic, professional and advocacy strengths

Tuition Fees

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25732 USD / year

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25732 USD / year

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12404 USD / year

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Minnesota Resident: $20,714

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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