Description

The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program will prepare you to work with patients and families who are learning about and coping with the risk genetic disease may have for themselves and their relatives.  These include medical and emotional needs that affect their healthcare and their daily lives. You will be able to promote informed choices and adaptation to a genetic risk or genetic diagnosis.  The UAB Genetic Counseling Program combines scientific and clinical education to prepare you for the evolving field of genetic counseling and to work with a variety of patients.

The UAB Genetic Counseling program has incorporated a unique curriculum designed to prepare students to be competitive and successful genetic counselors.  In addition to core classes designed to teach genetic counseling skills and medical genetics, our curriculum includes unique opportunities to learn phlebotomy skills, Spanish for medical professionals, research and laboratory genetic counseling skills, and much more.  Our students all complete a plan II project where they are able to design and implement a project of interest and contribute to the field.  Our setting is also designed with access to many facilities at UAB, including options for on-site and off-site rotation sites and laboratory experiences.