Program Overview
The Genetic Counseling at University of North Carolina Greensboro is a MSc programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Genetic Counseling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Greensboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Genetic Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Principles of Genetic Counseling I
- Genetic Counseling in the Community
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Journal Club
- Principles of Genetic Counseling II
- Medical and Clinical Genetics
- Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
All application materials including transcripts, three letters of reference, GRE scores, resume and personal statement must be received by the December 1 deadline.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Greensboro directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of North Carolina Greensboro
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, United States
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. It is accredited by the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months