Overview

About the program

The mission of the Genetic Counseling Professional Science Master's Degree Program at the University of Connecticut is to prepare the next generation of diverse genetic counseling professionals who can foster innovation, advocacy, and leadership in a technologically dynamic discipline for improved health care outcomes and lifelong learning.

Immediately after joining the program, students can begin online clinical and professional development training. Graduates will be well prepared to pass the national certification examination and join the workforce as ABGC Certified Genetic Counselors (CGC®).

UConn’s Genetic Counseling Faculty and Clinical Partners share a commitment to Life Transformative Education and Career Readiness Training for the future of our next generation of genetic counselors.

Programme Structure

Courses

Metabolic and Cardiovascular Genomics
Clinical Cancer Genetics
Communication and Counseling Skills for Effective Health Care Conversations
Cultural Awareness: Working with Diverse Populations in Health Care
Death, Dying, Grief, and Coping
Interpreting Clinical Genomic Data

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Storrs, United States

Disciplines

Genetics View 16 other Masters in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are expected to have a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited college, university, or equivalent
Applicants must have strong written and oral communication skills in English

Applicants will be required to pass a background check
Before July of the admission year, applicants will be required to enroll in and maintain active membership in an online academic and clinical compliance documentation tracking program.
Applicants must provide documentation of vaccinations and titers prior to July 15 of the matriculation year and once per year while enrolled in the program

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69060 USD / year

≈ 69060 USD / year
Out-of-State

69060 USD / year

≈ 69060 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

32520 USD / year

≈ 32520 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Courses

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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