University of Texas Southwestern

UT Southwestern Genetic Counseling Program

Location: Dallas, TX
Program Length:  21 months

Vision: Prepare forward-thinking genetic counselors to benefit their communities and bring change to advance the genetic counseling profession.

Mission:  The UT Southwestern Genetic Counseling program is committed to preparing students for a career of understanding, communicating, and advancing the constantly changing genomic/genetic landscape. Learners will have the foundational background and skills to inquisitively approach genetic counseling, improve health equity, and have a purposeful impact on patients, caregivers, providers, their communities, and the profession.  To academically develop and prepare genetic counselors, our program:

  • Delivers rigorous and innovative educational experiences in and out of the classroom that mirror the continuous growth, knowledge, and development of the genetic counseling professional experience.
  • Integrates fieldwork rotations that reflect the constantly changing landscape of genetic/genomic medicine, spanning clinical, industry, and research settings.
  • Develops research skills that leverage student interests and strengths, generating impactful knowledge to serve patients, families, and the profession.

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Prerequisite Information 

  • GRE –
  • International students –
  • Holistic admissions process –
  • In-state: $41,924 
  • Out-of-state: $67,124
  • International students:  $67,124
  • Student work opportunities (not work study)
  • Scholarships available –
  • Rotations will occur in the Dallas- Fort Worth, TX metroplex with additional rotation opportunities in Tyler, TX and Albuquerque, NM at student’s choice
  • Flexible summer rotation opportunities –
Efforts Include but are not limited to:
  • Recruitment outreach inclusive of minority serving institutions
  • Cultivation of an inclusive learning environment 
  • Holistic application review
  • Student Academic Support Services 
  • Student Wellness and Counseling 
  • Student Organizations
  • Student Coaching
  • Mentorship

For more information, please contact UTSWGCP@UTSouthwestern.edu 

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