Genetic Counseling MS

Master

In Evanston (USA)

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Evanston (USA)

The Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling is a six-quarter (18-month) program leading to a master's in Genetic Counseling and accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC). The curriculum is designed to emphasize the scientific and medical aspects of the profession, along with the counseling and psychosocial aspects. Students have extensive course work their first year and also begin their clinical rotations during the winter quarter. Early clinical placements allow the students to quickly apply and reinforce the concepts they learn in the classroom. In addition, Northwestern has a strong research component, requiring a written thesis and oral defense.

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Location

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Evanston (USA)
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633 Clark St, Evanston, 60208

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2019

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Course programme

Genetic Counseling Degree Requirements

The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.

Master's

View all current course requirements by visiting the Genetic Counseling website.

Other MS Degree Requirements
  • Examinations: none specified
  • Research/Projects: design and conduct original research project with genetic counseling focus, to be presented at an oral defense and a public colloquium. We encourage all students to submit their abstracts to a professional meeting, and to publish their work in a professional journal
  • Master's Thesis: see Research/Projects
  • Other: none

Genetic Counseling MS

Price on request