What is genetic counseling?
Genetic counselors have advanced training in medical genetics and counseling to guide and support patients seeking more information about how inherited diseases and conditions might affect them or their families, and to interpret genetic test results based on your personal and family history. You can learn more about the profession at by following the link to the National Society of Genetic Counselors website: https://www.nsgc.org/
How long is the program?
The MSGC program is a 21 month full time program.
How many students do you accept each year?
We accept 5 students per year.
Is the MSGC program at WCGS accredited by the ACGC?
Yes, graduates of the WCGS MS in Genetic Counseling Program are eligible to sit for the ABGC board exam upon graduation.
Are there scholarships available for incoming students?
At this time, we do not offer any merit-based scholarships for incoming students. However, students will be eligible to work with our financial aid department for loan assistance once accepted into the program.
Do you accept international students?
At this time, the program is only open to American and Canadian citizens.
Is there an option to enroll in the program part-time or online?
At this time we only offer the MSGC program on a full-time basis. Currently, the majority of our classes are in person. Select classes or fieldwork placements may be offered online/virtually.
Are interviews conducted virtually or in-person?
Pre-screening interviews will be conducted virtually in January. Candidates invited for in-person interviews will be scheduled for February.