Overview

The University of North Carolina Greensboro Genetic Counseling Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) and was designed in accordance with guidelines provided by the ACGC. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) for Active Candidate Status and to sit for the ABGC Certification Examination. Our graduates have found exciting employment opportunities, from the first graduating class of 2002 to date!

Mission

The mission of the UNCG Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program is to provide an exemplary learning environment in which students obtain the knowledge, skills, and competencies to provide culturally sensitive, ethical genetic counseling services in a variety of clinical settings. The program emphasizes the values of cooperative and lifelong learning to prepare graduates who will contribute to the field and society in productive ways through clinical and professional service, research, education and advocacy.

Accreditation

The UNCG Genetic Counseling Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) and was designed in accordance with guidelines provided by the ACGC.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Human Molecular Genetics

Principles of Genetic Counseling

Genetic Counseling in the Community

Molecular Diagnostics

Journal Club

Medical and Clinical Genetics

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

58 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

List all undergraduate/graduate studies including institution, dates attended, year of graduation, degree earned, major, and GPA

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24348 USD / year

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24348 USD / year

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8570 USD / year

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Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 USD / month

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