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Keck Graduate Institute
Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling (MSGC) program

Location:   Claremont, CA
Program Length:  21 months

The Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling (MSGC) program at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA, is dedicated to the education of innovative genetic counselors who will serve the needs of individual patients, the healthcare system, and the bioscience industry. Our program emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, systematic problem solving, the safe, efficient and ethical use of technology and biotechnology, and personalized patient care.

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Prerequisite Information 

  • GRE –
  • International students –
  • GPA requirement = min 3.0*
  • In-state priority –
  •  Interviews – TBD
    * below 3.0 GPAs may be considered.
  • In-state: $82,800
  • Out-of-state: $82,800
  •  International: N/A
  • Tuition reduction options –
  • On-campus work opportunities –
  • Match and/or Application Waivers –
  • Southern California mainly, but separate track may have you doing rotations outside of Southern California
  • Flexible summer rotation opportunities –

We have cultural engagement workshops as part of our genetic counseling program as well as larger institution-wide DEIJ initiatives.

For more information, please contact equinn@kgi.edu

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