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Genetic Counseling

Graduate Admission Requirements

Accepting Applications for Fall 2025 | Application Deadline: January 10, 2025

The Admissions Committee will review all completed application files submitted. A select sub-group of applicants will be contacted to participate in Zoom interviews with the Admissions Committee in February and March. Students are ranked for admission by the Genetic Counseling Program and are admitted based on the results of the match through the National Matching Services (NMS), with results being released on Match Day - April 2025. .

For consideration, applicants must submit the following admission requirements:

  • A completed application - 
  • Our Program participates in the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match through National Matching Services (NMS). .
  • The following prerequisites are required for consideration in the MS in Genetic Counseling Program. . All prerequisite courses should be completed with a grade of B or higher. All prerequisite courses must show the number of credits and grades on the official transcript; no certificates will be accepted. You can apply with your degree and/or prerequisites in progress (with the exception of the embryology prerequisite, which does not need to be taken in advance. If you match with 极速六合彩, you can take the course in the summer before matriculation). 

Biology with lab (2 semesters)
Chemistry with lab (2 semesters)
Organic Chemistry with lab (1 semester)
Molecular OR Cell Biology (1 semester)
Embryology (1 semester)

Biochemistry (1 semester)
Genetics (1 semester)
Psychology (1 semester)
Statistics (1 semester) 

  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from one or more accredited institution(s) (a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
  • Please submit two short original essays on the following topics. Formatting for the essay prompts should follow APA7 guidelines. Your essays should be no more than 3 pages long with both prompts combined. Your submission must be sent as a separate Word attachment and MUST include your full name at the top of each page.
    • Our program requires a high level of self-directed learning and independent study. Describe your approach to building connections and working relationships with classmates and faculty while studying remotely, seeking out resources and support, and self-directed learning (such as maintaining discipline and accountability, developing strategies for setting and achieving academic goals, and managing distractions and competing priorities).
    • Discuss the importance of cultural awareness for effective communication and personalized care in genetic counseling. Consider the importance of understanding one's own cultural background and biases, as well as being open to learning about and respecting the cultural backgrounds of others in building trust and rapport with patients, colleagues, and coworkers from diverse backgrounds.
  • A current resume or CV, including your experience in volunteer and advocacy work
  • Three recommendations -
  • Completed Fieldwork Training Expectations Form -
  • Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone or email. Interviews will be conducted in February and March via Zoom. Interview schedules and Zoom links will be emailed to interviewees.