Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Genetic Counseling in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Aspiring genetic counselors must complete training that combines laboratory science, clinical medicine, counseling techniques, and research methodologies. The University of Pennsylvania's Genetic Counseling Master's program equips students with thorough expertise in managing patients with genetic disorders and navigating diagnostic testing alternatives. Counseling courses prepare learners to effectively support patients, relatives, community organizations, and healthcare colleagues. The program explores cutting-edge genetics and genomics, modern testing methods, medical genetics, counseling approaches, case coordination, cultural sensitivity, psychological evaluation, medical ethics, public health concepts, patient support systems, research methodology, and career growth. With its focus on clinical, translational, and practical research, the program hones students' abilities to conduct and publish meaningful professional research. This comprehensive training establishes the groundwork for adapting to the evolving field of clinical genetics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
Applicants may have majored in any field of study as long as they have completed the required prerequisites. The majority of applicants to the program have undergraduate degrees in biology, biochemistry, genetics and/or psychology.
GPA
The average GPA for our incoming students is approximately 3.5, however GPA is only one part of the application. We welcome applications from students with lower GPAs who are otherwise well qualified.
The National Matching Service provides helpful statistics on the most recent application cycle at https://natmatch.com/gcadmissions/statistics.html.
Transcripts
One transcript from each college, university or professional school attended is required.
If transfer credits from another school are included and the original grades are shown on the transcript from the degree-granting institution, a single transcript is sufficient. Otherwise a separate transcript from the original school at which the transfer credits were earned must be also be submitted.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for preliminary application purposes and should be uploaded through the CollegeNet application.
A course-by-course evaluation of all international transcripts of previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work by an independent evaluation service based in the United States is required
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is also accepted and the minimum score for consideration is a 7.0. You may upload a copy of your IELTS test to the standardized test score section of the application.
The minimum TOEFL score required for admissions consideration is 100.
TOEFL PBT - 600
Applicants may have majored in any field of study as long as they have completed the required prerequisites. The majority of applicants to the program have undergraduate degrees in biology, biochemistry, genetics and/or psychology.
GPA
The average GPA for our incoming students is approximately 3.5, however GPA is only one part of the application. We welcome applications from students with lower GPAs who are otherwise well qualified.
The National Matching Service provides helpful statistics on the most recent application cycle at https://natmatch.com/gcadmissions/statistics.html.
Transcripts
One transcript from each college, university or professional school attended is required.
If transfer credits from another school are included and the original grades are shown on the transcript from the degree-granting institution, a single transcript is sufficient. Otherwise a separate transcript from the original school at which the transfer credits were earned must be also be submitted.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for preliminary application purposes and should be uploaded through the CollegeNet application.
A course-by-course evaluation of all international transcripts of previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work by an independent evaluation service based in the United States is required
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is also accepted and the minimum score for consideration is a 7.0. You may upload a copy of your IELTS test to the standardized test score section of the application.
The minimum TOEFL score required for admissions consideration is 100.
TOEFL PBT - 600
Tuition
USD
32,116