Overview

The 5-semester internship allows the student in-depth exploration of a specialty area within the settings of public health genomics, clinical genetics practice and research, and laboratory genetic services.

The Emory Genetic Counseling Training program from Emory University is housed within the Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine. The department includes a full-fledged basic genetic research program, a comprehensive medical genetics division, a genetics clinical trials center, and several educational programs.

Vision

The Genetic Counseling Training Program at Emory University will transform students through a variety of scholarly and experiential activities into self-reflective genetic counselors who are leaders in the field and champions for the responsible and equitable incorporation of advances in genomic medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Genetics

Developmental Biology and Human Malformation

Medical Genetics

Current Topics in Clinical Genetic Testing

Genetics of Common Diseases

Public Health Genomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

76 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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100

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic preparedness (GPA and GRE scores)
Personal references
A written narrative statement
Demonstration of previous exposure to the field of genetic counseling
Experience with patient care, supportive counseling and advocacy
Interview process

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46701 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46701 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

46701 USD / year

≈ 46701 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition for 2nd year students is $31,134 (fall, spring)

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Atlanta

Financing

Funding

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