Overview

The Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling (MSGC) program at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA, is dedicated to the education of innovative genetic counselors who will serve the needs of individual patients, the healthcare system, and the bioscience industry.

Overview

Our program emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, systematic problem solving, the safe, efficient and ethical use of technology and biotechnology, and personalized patient care.

The MSGC program will prepare graduates who are leaders among healthcare professionals dedicated to the delivery of advanced personally-optimized patient care and the translation of applied and clinical science breakthroughs to enhance the quality of life. We will advance genetic counseling for the benefit of society through the development of innovative, collaborative, culturally-engaged, articulate, and caring genetic counselors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetic Counseling

Human embryology and Prenatal Diagnosis

Research Methodology

Principles of Public Health

Case conference/Journal Club

Human Molecular Genetics
Genetic Disease Mechanisms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

69 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

Genetics View 203 other Masters in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Grade of “B” or better in each prerequisite course

Minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)

Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for evaluation purposes. If admitted and you choose to matriculate, official transcripts must be submitted from all college or universities attended.

Current curriculum vitae (CV)

Personal Statement (please limit response to 2-3 pages)

Three recommendations

Recommended experience

Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Admission offers are also contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and drug screening

The MSGC program does not require the GRE

$75 non-refundable application fee

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

47000 USD / year

≈ 47000 USD / year
Out-of-State

47000 USD / year

≈ 47000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47000 USD / year

≈ 47000 USD / year

Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Claremont

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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