The Genetic Counseling Graduate Program at the University of Arizona is a graduate program offered through the College of Health Sciences. Graduates of this two-year long program will graduate from the University of Arizona with a Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling, preparing them for a career in this rapidly growing field. Our program combines classroom-based coursework with real-world experience working with practicing genetic counselors and physicians in the clinic.
UAGCGP students will benefit from UA's rich biomedical research and clinical training programs in both Tucson and Phoenix. With campuses in both cities, students will have the opportunity to train with clinicians, researchers, and experts in the field of genetics and genomic medicine.
Extra Notes
•De-Waiver (DEW) form has to be mandatorily signed by the student immediately within 5 days from date of submission of online application•Documents to be uploaded. • 3 year accredited bachelor + master; 3 year accredited bachelor + post grad diploma; or 3 year bachelor by itself provided the degree is at least 120 credits (where each credit = 45 contact hours) and the degree has been earned in Division I and the institution is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an institutional score of 'A' or better. See https://catalog.arizona.edu/policy/credit-definitions. • Official transcript required.
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* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.