Emory University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Medical Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The newly established Emory University School of Medicine Genetic Counseling Training Program offers a unique combination of cutting-edge coursework, extensive and varied clinical experiences, research opportunities and a program-long focus internship in one of four areas: public health genetics, expanded clinical practice, clinical genetics research and laboratory genetic counseling.

The Emory Genetic Counseling Training program's is housed within the Department of Human Genetics on the beautiful Emory Campus in Atlanta, GA. The Emory Department of Human Genetics ranks in the top 10 departments in the country, with a full-fledged basic research faculty and a comprehensive medical genetics division which includes Emory Genetics Clinics and Emory Genetics Laboratory. The department also provides training in human and medical genetics for graduate students, laboratory fellows and residents.

Accreditation:

The program is accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Eligibility Requirements:

1) Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
2) Submit official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (minimum GPA for acceptance of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
3) Submit GRE scores (general required, specialty optional) obtained within the last 5 years
4) Demonstrate successful completion of course prerequisites:
-1 semester or quarter of genetics
-1 semester or quarter of psychology (preferably counseling psychology or developmental psychology)
-1 semester or quarter of statistics
-1 semester or quarter of biochemistry

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

25500 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

25500 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999