Overview

Graduates of the Masters Degree in Health Care Genetics at University of Connecticut are poised to join or advance in the growing workforce wherein chromosome- and genome-based technologies and research have realized novel approaches to clinical testing, health promotion, and personalized medicine.

Graduates also receive a National Professional Science Master’s Association Certificate, are eligible for Association for Clinical Pathology credentialing, and have a transcript relevant to medical or doctoral degrees. Program faculty, through an extensive network of affiliations throughout CT and across the country, provide a commitment to making connections based on industry demands and student interest.

Why choose this program?

A UConn Master’s Degree in Health Care Genetics Offers

Individualized plan of study in genetics and genomics
Internship and Professional Skills Development
100% job placement with clinical, educational and research career options
Improved marketability for genetic counseling and medical graduate degrees

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics and Genomics of Health

Current Advances in Clinical Genetics

Critical Issues in Health Promotion, Disease and Disability Prevention

Vaccines: Mechanisms of Immune Protection

Biostatistics for Health Professionals

Environmental Health

Cancer Intervention for Allied Health Professionals

Health Care Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-26 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-20 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Storrs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate career or

A grade-point average of at least 3.0 for your last two undergraduate years or

Exceptional work in your entire final undergraduate year (3.5 or better)

Graduate work with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 or better even if the undergraduate grade-point average meets the above criteria.

Unofficial Transcripts

Reference Letters (3)

Personal Statement of Purpose

Resume or curriculum vitae

A non-refundable $75 application fee.

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Tuition Fee

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International

45072 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 45072 USD per year during 12 months.
National

34056 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 34056 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

23160 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 23160 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Storrs

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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