Irvine , Californiaasdasds , United States
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Overview
The Genetic Counseling program of University of California, Irvine (UCI) is one of the pioneers in genetic counseling education, beginning in 1973 as one of the first six programs in the nation.
Graduates are eligible to apply for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and for licensure in states that have implemented licensure.
Program alumni are employed in academic and private medical centers, research, education, industry, and public health, and maintain a strong network of support.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Genetic counseling theory
- Medical genetics
- Quantitative genetics
- Screening
- Teratology and embryology
- Cytogenetics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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20sep-12oct
Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Counselling Genetics View 891 other Masters in Counselling in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Coursework in the biological and behavioral sciences, particularly in: Genetics, biochemistry, Molecular biology and cell biology, Human anatomy or embryology, Biochemistry, Psychology and human development, Statistics or research design
- Extracurricular or employment experiences
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate admission
- GRE scores
- Transcripts should be submitted from all post-secondary colleges or universities attended
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation is required
Tuition Fee
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International
32828 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 32828 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
32828 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 32828 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
17726 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 17726 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
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