University of Cincinnati

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The University of Cincinnati and Children's Hospital Medical Center combine academic and clinical resources to offer an interdisciplinary program tailored for post-baccalaureate students interested in careers in genetic counseling. Genetic counseling is a service provided for families or individuals at greater risk of genetic disorders than the general population. The genetic counselor may be called upon to identify and interpret risk for these genetic disorders; explain inheritance patterns, prognosis and testing information; and provide supportive counseling.

Accreditation:

The Genetic Counseling Graduate Program is fully accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counsel

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above