Genetic Counseling (M.S.)

Long Island University Post
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Course Info

Summary

As genetic testing becomes more available and patients gain unprecedented access to information about birth defects and the likelihood of diseases and medical conditions, the need for professionals who can help them understand and act on genetic test results is increasing rapidly.

The first of it's kind on Long island, our Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program is accredited by the Accreditation Counsil for Genetic Counseling.

Career Outcomes

This course is designed to be a foundation course for genetic counseling with a focus on developing clinical knowledge and skills. Topics include genetics history, core ideas of the profession, understanding of the genetics team, referral patterns, basic counseling and interviewing skills, consult outlines and preparation, medical terminology and pedigree construction, with an emphasis on prenatal genetic counseling.

About Course
Course Credential

Masters

Application Deadline

Spring: November 15 ; Fall: June 01

Course Availibility

Course specific Intake

Rolling basis up until the start of classes each semester

Academics, GPA

English requirements

IELTS: IELTS: 6.5 TOFEL: PTE: PTEA: 59

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

USD$ 65758.00

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

IMP Notes

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Location

Brookville, New York

Scholarships

Here are some scholarship that are available at The Long Island University Post.

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international