MSc in Genetic Counseling
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Campus location
Houston, USA
Languages
English
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The University of Texas Genetic Counseling Program (UTGCP) offers a challenging and unique program in genetic counseling, which is administered through the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in association with the Division of Medical Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at the McGovern Medical School.
The UTGCP was founded in 1989 and has graduated over 150 students. The selection process involves submission of an application and an interview in Houston. Approximately 45 people are selected to interview from a pool of over 250 applicants. Interviews are held in the spring and final notification of admission to the program is carried out in compliance with guidelines set forth by the Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors (AGCPD). Applicants must register for the electronic genetic counseling match with National Matching Service prior to the interview process.
Genetic counseling is an exciting career choice. Genetic counselors work with families to help them understand and cope with the complex medical options and decisions which they now face. In order to determine if genetic counseling is an appropriate career move for you, visit the National Society of Genetic Counselors’ website at www.nsgc.org or visit with a genetic counselor in your community.