Overview

The practice of genetic counseling has changed rapidly with evolving technology, and students must learn not only how to practice as genetic counselors now, but how to anticipate future changes and remain at the forefront of innovations. Wake Forest is poised to train pioneering genetic counselors by leveraging the expertise of faculty with diverse backgrounds in molecular genetics research, clinical research, and clinical care.

Program Objective

In order to produce genetic counselors who advocate for their patients and the genetic counseling field, the Genetic Counseling program of the Wake Forest University strives to prepare the graduates to be better able to:

Provide oversight regarding the ordering of genetic tests in the medical community, assisting with interpretation, and educating patients regarding results and their ramifications

Advise in the development of new genetic tests and the reporting of the results to patients and consumers

Appreciate the gray-area between what “can” be done in the field of genetics, and what “should” be done

We aim to create future leaders who are thoughtful and engaged in ethical issues and can help guide and direct the genetic advances of the future.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Helping Skills in Human Services

Human Genetics for the Genetic Counselor

Prenatal Genetics

Embryology and Abnormal Fetal Development

Medical Genetics

Psychosocial Impact of Genetic Disease

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

58 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Biology Genetics View 28 other Masters in Genetics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 4-year baccalaureate degree

A semester (or equivalent) of the following coursework: Introductory biology, an upper-level biology elective, Biochemistry, Genetics, Statistics, Psychology

Register with the NMS match system as outlined above

Submit

3 Letters of recommendation

A written personal statement

A video or audio statement

Scores for the TOEFL Exam (International applicants only)

Tuition Fee

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International

38650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38650 USD per year during 21 months.
National

38650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38650 USD per year during 21 months.
In-State

38650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38650 USD per year during 21 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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