$21,422 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Genetic Counselling
- The M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling program provides the academic foundation and clinical training required for the contemporary practice of genetic counseling.
- Genetic counselors investigate the problem present in the family, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence. Some counselors also work in administrative and academic capacities, and many engage in research activities.
- The curriculum includes a variety of required courses in human genetics and other departments, and 40 weeks of supervised clinical training spread over four semesters.
- Upon completion of the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling program, students will demonstrate competence in, or satisfactory knowledge of principles of human genetics, including cytogenetics, biochemical, molecular, and population genetics; methods of interviewing and counseling, and the dynamics of human behavior in relation to genetic disease; and social, legal, and ethical issues in genetics. Enrolment will be limited to four students.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $20258 | $20258 |
| Health Insurance | $749 | $749 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $651 | $651 |
| Other Fees | $692 | $692 |
| Total Fees | $21422 | $21422 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 86 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants should be graduates of a university of recognized reputation and hold a bachelor's degree of recognized reputation.
- The candidate is required to pass, with a grade of B- or better, all those courses that have been designated by the department as forming a part of the program, including additional requirements.
- The applicant must present evidence of academic achievement: a minimum standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 or a CGPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 for the last two full-time academic years.
- All candidates for a research degree must present a thesis based on their own research. The total number of credits allotted to the thesis in any master's program must not be less than 24.
- Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results are required. A GRE Subject Test is encouraged.
Indian Eligibility:
- Candidates should hold a B.A., or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study. from institutions with a NAAC rating of “A”.
- The university degree, described above, must have been completed with a minimum GPA required is 3.3/4.0 or the equivalent, i.e., 75%, is required, though successful applicants typically have CGPAs that exceed this minimum, according to the grading scale on the transcript.