Overview

Genetic counselors are medical professionals who work as part of the health care team to help patients, families and other health care providers interpret, understand and make decisions about genetic health.

Key Features

The Genetic Counseling at The University of Arizona is a graduate program offered through the College of Health Sciences the University of Arizona Health Sciences. Graduates of this two-year long program will graduate from the University of Arizona with a Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling, preparing them for a career in this rapidly growing field. The program combines classroom-based coursework with real-world experience working with practicing genetic counselors and physicians in the clinic. 

The program's objectives are to prepare graduate students who will be able to:

Work as a member of a genetic/genomic health care team.
Interpret family and medical histories to assess the likelihood of disease occurrence or recurrence.
Provide patient counseling to promote informed personal and medical choices, as well as adaptation to the risk or condition.
Incorporate issues related to diversity, equity, social justice and inclusiveness into professional practice.
Educate clients, clinicians and the public about genetic conditions, inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources and research on inherited conditions.

Programme Structure

Courses included

Survey of Human Genetic Disorders

Molecular Diagnostics and Lab Testing

Contemporary Professional Issues in GC

Genetics Seminar

Clinical Practicum
Bioethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-19 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

3.0 GPA in undergraduate or graduate coursework
Completion of BS or BA
Statement of Purpose (500 words maximum)
CV/resume

Unofficial transcripts for each college/institution attended

Completion of prerequisite coursework: In addition to the requirements from the UA Graduate College, the UAGCGP requires applicants to have the following prerequisites to ensure that they are adequately prepared for the program. All prerequisites need to be completed by the end of fall semester of the year applications are submitted. Please forward grades from these courses as soon as they are available. Required Classes:

2 Semesters of Biology
1 Semester of Chemistry
1 Semester of Biochemistry
1 Semester of Genetics
1 Semester of Statistics

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
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In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

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