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Human Genetic Counseling

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Degree MSc
Duration 20 months
Deadline 2005-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Human Genetic Counseling at University of Michigan is a MSc programme in Psychology over 20 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 Human 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

  1. Duration: 20 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Human Genetic Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Gene Structure and Regulation
  2. Anatomy
  3. Genetic Counseling: Clinical Skills 1
  4. Peer Supervision Group
  5. Reproductive Genetics
  6. Research Skills
  7. Molecular Basis of Human Genetic Disease
  8. Medical Embryology
  9. Genetic Counseling: Clinical Skills 2
  10. Peer Supervision Group
  11. Interdisciplinary Care
  12. Cancer Genetics
  13. Applied Clinical Genetics
  14. Clinical Internship
  15. Research Skills
  16. Student Seminar
  17. Medical Genetics
  18. Basic Concepts in Population and Statistical Genetics
  19. Genetic Counseling: Advanced Counseling Skills
  20. Peer Supervision Group
  21. Death, Loss & Grief
  22. Clinical Internship
  23. Medical Genetics
  24. Genetic Counseling: Professional Development
  25. Peer Supervision Group
  26. Clinical Internship
  27. Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree: B.S. or B.A. Most students major in the biological sciences, but this is not required
  • Transcripts documenting: (1) Science courses up through and including biochemistry; (2) At least one upper level human genetics course (300 or 400 level if this is available at your institution), and (3) A general statistics course
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
  • Advocacy Experience: Advocacy experience helps demonstrate a candidate\'s comfort with taking on some of the responsibilities of a counseling or supportive role.\xc2\xa0
  • Technical Standards

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

    Application Deadline

    2005-01-18

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    • Application Deadline 2005-01-18
    • Start Date 2018-09-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 20 months
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