Winston-Salem,
NC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Genetic Counseling in Winston-Salem United States | Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
|
Winston-Salem United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
38,650
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The field of genomic medicine is rapidly expanding as we gain deeper understanding of genetics' role in diseases and benefit from technological breakthroughs that enable faster, more cost-effective genetic testing.
Genetic counselors play vital roles by: Recommending suitable tests, Explaining complicated results to patients, Supporting treatment plans for genetic conditions.
With genomic medicine now influencing various medical specialties and consumer markets, the need for genetic counselors has grown substantially. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics projections, genetic counseling jobs are expected to grow by 29% by 2026. There's a pressing demand for additional genetic counselors to enter the profession and serve future patient populations.
Wake Forest's Genetic Counseling program is dedicated to offering students comprehensive, innovative education and clinical training that produces compassionate, ethically-minded professionals prepared to lead the field.
As genetic counseling practices transform with advancing technology, students must develop both current clinical skills and the ability to adapt to future developments. Wake Forest prepares groundbreaking genetic counselors by drawing on faculty expertise spanning molecular genetics research, clinical studies, and patient care.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the program should have completed the following pre-requisites from an accredited institution:
A 4-year baccalaureate degree
A semester (or equivalent) of the following coursework:
Introductory biology
An upper-level biology elective (Two upper-level Biology courses are acceptable in place of Introductory Biology)
Biochemistry
Genetics
Statistics
Psychology
Please note: Applicants must receive a letter grade for all pre-requisite courses, advanced placement (AP) course grades or courses graded as pass/fail, satisfactory/unsatisfactory, or as a certificate of completion are not acceptable.
In addition to these pre-requisites, applicants must:
Register with the NMS match system as outlined above
Submit
3 Letters of recommendation
A written personal statement
A video or audio statement
We invite applicants from diverse backgrounds who are interested in this dynamic career in healthcare. Competitive applicants will have:
A 3.0 or higher GPA from undergraduate or graduate coursework
Exposure to the genetic counseling field through shadowing, volunteering in a genetic counseling practice, or working among genetic counselors in some capacity
Experience with individuals with genetic conditions or disabilities and/or in crisis situations (e.g. through crisis counseling)
IELTS - 6.5 overall.
TOEFL-(iBT) - 79 overall.
A 4-year baccalaureate degree
A semester (or equivalent) of the following coursework:
Introductory biology
An upper-level biology elective (Two upper-level Biology courses are acceptable in place of Introductory Biology)
Biochemistry
Genetics
Statistics
Psychology
Please note: Applicants must receive a letter grade for all pre-requisite courses, advanced placement (AP) course grades or courses graded as pass/fail, satisfactory/unsatisfactory, or as a certificate of completion are not acceptable.
In addition to these pre-requisites, applicants must:
Register with the NMS match system as outlined above
Submit
3 Letters of recommendation
A written personal statement
A video or audio statement
We invite applicants from diverse backgrounds who are interested in this dynamic career in healthcare. Competitive applicants will have:
A 3.0 or higher GPA from undergraduate or graduate coursework
Exposure to the genetic counseling field through shadowing, volunteering in a genetic counseling practice, or working among genetic counselors in some capacity
Experience with individuals with genetic conditions or disabilities and/or in crisis situations (e.g. through crisis counseling)
IELTS - 6.5 overall.
TOEFL-(iBT) - 79 overall.
Tuition
USD
38,650