Overview

Graduates of the Genetic Counselling course at Qatar University will be able to conduct themselves in accordance with the ethical, legal and professional principles and values of the profession.

Educational Objectives

The proposed program aspires to provide its graduate with a high-quality education to maximize their academic, research, clinical and professional development into genetic counselors. It aims to prepare graduates of the Master in Genetic Counselling to:

Provide high-quality, patient-centered, culturally competent care

Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in Genetics (Genomics) and improve care through rigorous research

Facilitate incorporation of available genomic discoveries into practice and serve as leaders in genetic counselling.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Biomedical Sciences

Cytogenetics Developmental Biology

Medical and Human Genetics

Molecular Diagnostic

Genetic Counselling Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

68

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IELTS

6

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Credits

46 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Doha, Qatar

Disciplines

Genetics Counselling Psychology

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

68

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in a health related field or an equivalent undergraduate level degree or higher, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0 or equivalent for the undergraduate degree and from a university or college accredited by an international accrediting association or by the Ministry of Higher Education or comparable in that country.

Achieved a minimum score of 520 on the paper-based TOEFL or its equivalent taken within 2 years of the start of the intended semester of admission OR earned a previous degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a Program where English was the language of instruction.

A satisfactory performance in the personal interview with the Admissions Committee.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

50600 QAR / year

≈ 50600 QAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

50600 QAR / year

≈ 50600 QAR / year

Living costs

Doha

Qatar

4700 - 8800 QAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Educational Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Doha

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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