Genetic Counseling Training Program

Emory University

United States of America, Atlanta

University RankQS Ranking

196

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Emory University

United States of America , Atlanta

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Aug-2022 18-Dec-2021

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Duration 21 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 37,800 / year

Apply Date 18-Dec-2021

Next Intake 23-Aug-2022

Genetic Counseling Training Program

About

Overview The mission of the Genetic Counseling Training Program of Emory University is to provide an innovative and rigorous program of training that prepares genetic counselors to serve the needs of the healthcare community today while paving the way for incorporating the genomic medicine advances of tomorrow.Our program offers a unique combination of cutting-edge coursework, extensive and varied clinical experiences, and a research-based Focus Internship. The 5 semester internship allows the student indepth exploration of a specialty area within the settings of public health genomics, clinical genetics practice and research, and laboratory genetic services. I want to find another Master Course The Emory Genetic Counseling Training program's is housed within the Department of Human Genetics on the beautiful Emory Campus in Atlanta, GA. The Emory Department of Human Genetics ranks in the top 15 departments in the country, with a full-fledged basic research faculty and a comprehensive medical genetics division. The department also provides training in human and medical genetics for graduate students, laboratory fellows, PAs, medical students, and residents.Emory University was recently ranked 17th among 500 U.S. institutions of higher education by the Wall Street Journal, and 20th in the 2017 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News & World Report.

The Genetic Counseling Training Program of Emory University will transform students through a variety of scholarly activities into practitioners, leaders, and advocates for the advanced role of genetic counseling within an integrated care team model.

Disciplines

Biology

Counselling

Genetics

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : 1 semester or quarter of genetics1 semester or quarter of psychology (preferably counseling psychology or developmental psychology)1 semester or quarter of statistics1 semester or quarter of biochemistry