Overview

Program objective

Genetic Counseling from University of Kansas Medical Center is providing an innovative and comprehensive curriculum, with robust clinical experiences.

Instilling professionalism and integrity.

Creating advocates for individuals with genetic conditions.

Cultivating a passion for clinical research.

Fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamentals of Genetic Counseling

Human Genetics

Cytogenetic and Molecular Basis of Disease

Counseling and Interview Skills

Psychosocial Genetic Counseling
Prenatal Genetics and Teratology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

56 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for KU's master's degree program in genetic counseling, you must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The degree can be a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts, and it can be in any field (does not have to be in health or health care). Degrees earned outside the U.S. may be subject to additional verification (please see section lower on this page for details).

If you have not completed your undergraduate degree at the time of application, you will be required to have each academic institution provide official transcripts to KU prior to enrolling in courses in the genetic counseling program.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

34432 USD / year

≈ 34432 USD / year
Out-of-State

34432 USD / year

≈ 34432 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14656 USD / year

≈ 14656 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

900 - 1400 USD / 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Program objective

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kansas City

Funding

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