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Medical University of South Carolina
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling

Location: Remote & Charleston, SC
Program Length:  21 months

Mission:  To engage the next generation of genetic counselors in cutting-edge genomics education, clinical practice and research. Program graduates will be equipped to practice in precision healthcare and engage in the rapidly evolving landscape of genetics and genomics to advance scientific discovery, education and community health. 

Vision:  To be a nationally recognized genetic counseling educational program that graduates highly sought after, innovative genetic counseling leaders. 

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Prerequisite Information 

  • GRE –
  • International students –
  • GPA requirement = 3.0
  • In-state priority –
  •  Interviews – Virtual
  • In-state: $45,000
  • Out-of-state: $64,155
  •  International: N/A
  • Tuition reduction options –
  • On-campus work opportunities –
  • Match and/or Application Waivers –
  • MUSC and other SC sites
  • Flexible nationwide rotation opportunities for all rotation blocks –

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the MUSC Genetic Counseling Program. These values are reflected in a holistic admissions process and education that prepares graduates to compassionately enhance the genomic healthcare of all populations.

For more information, please contact chp-recruit@musc.edu

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