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Bay Path University
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling

Location: The program is housed in East Longmeadow, MA, but is conducted remotely.  One weekend per year (end of August), students are required to come to campus for a 3-day weekend.

Program Length:  21 months

Bay Path University’s MS in Genetic Counseling prepares graduates for careers in the expanding field of genetic counseling. Become part of a program that offers an engaging, rewarding, and highly accessible, personalized learning experience. Students in the genetic counseling program gain superior knowledge and skills for the evaluation, monitoring, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling of patients across their lifespan. Bay Path is dedicated to preparing our students for varied roles in the genetic counseling workforce; students who will advocate for their patients, maintain quality and ethical standards, effectively work in interdisciplinary teams, contribute to
research, and strive for the advancement of, and leadership in, the genetic counseling profession.

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Prerequisite Information 

  • GRE –
  • International students –
  • GPA requirement = GPA recommendation is > 3.0
  • In-state priority –
  •  Interviews – Virtual
  • In-state: $70,500
  • Out-of-state: $70,500
  •  International: N/A
  • Tuition reduction options –
  • On-campus work opportunities –
  • Match and/or Application Waivers –
  • Flexible fieldwork rotations available nationwide
  • Flexible summer rotation opportunities –

The MSGCP at Bay Path University is fully committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of the program, including a holistic admissions process, inclusive curriculum, mentorship opportunities, individualized accommodations, and mental health support. 

For more information, please contact kviens@baypath.edu.

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