Program Description

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. The mission of our program is to provide a well-rounded education in genetic counseling through rigorous and diverse academic, clinical and research experiences, preparing the next generation of genetic counselors in an ever- evolving landscape. Our program's objectives are to prepare graduate students who will be able to:

• Work as a member of a genetic/genomic health care team
• Interpret family and medical histories to assess the likelihood of disease occurrence or recurrence.
• Provide patient counseling to promote informed personal and medical choices, as well as adaptation to the risk or condition.
• Incorporate issues related to diversity, equity, social justice, and inclusiveness into professional practice
• Educate clients, clinicians and the public about genetic conditions, inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources and research on inherited conditions.

Admission Requirements

• 3.0 GPA in undergraduate or graduate coursework
• Completion of BS or BA
• Completion of prerequisite coursework: In addition to the requirements from the UA Graduate College, the UAGCGP requires applicants to have the following prerequisites to ensure that they are adequately prepared for the program. All prerequisites need to be completed by the end of fall semester of the year applications are submitted. Please forward grades from these courses as soon as they are available. Required Classes:
• 2 Semesters of Biology
• 1 Semester of Chemistry
• 1 Semester of Biochemistry
• 1 Semester of Genetics
• 1 Semester of Statistics
• A total of 2 Semesters from ANY of the following areas: Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or Public Health

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	7

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $59,275.