Overview

The Genetic Counseling program of University of Pennsylvania has an outstanding faculty and access to clinical opportunities at some of the nation's premier healthcare facilities, we prepare students to be successful genetic counseling professionals in the rapidly evolving field of genetics.

Key facts:

The Arcadia University Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program, established in 1995, has transferred sponsorship, faculty, and curriculum to the University of Pennsylvania and will now be known as the University of Pennsylvania Master of Science in Genetic Counseling. The Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) has approved the transfer of accreditation from Arcadia University to the University of Pennsylvania, and the Genetic Counseling program is fully accredited through 2024. The program meets the requirements of the ACGC for curriculum content, clinical experience, and overall program design. Graduates of the program are qualified to sit for the certification examination offered by the ABGC and to apply for state licensure.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Genetics and Genomics

Mechanisms of Disease

Genetic Counseling

Reproductive and Developmental Genetics

Cancer Genetics

Genetic Counseling Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate academic record at an accredited college or university

Personal statement

Letters of recommendation

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if applicable

Genetic counseling or other relevant work or shadowing experience

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5120 USD / module

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Out-of-State

5120 USD / module

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Domestic

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In-State

5120 USD / module

≈ 5120 USD / module

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tuition per course unit.

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Philadelphia

Financing

Funding

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Available Scholarships

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