Master in Genetic and Genomic Counselling

Tuition comes to 17,093 USD per year, and applications close The application deadline is 31 March. You must submit all the evidence listed in the entry criteria by the deadline in order to be considered for an interview. If you submit an application after this date, we will only consider it if places are still avai.

! Video disabled icon ****Content unavailable**** This content is not available because your cookie preferences do not allow it. In order to view this content, you will need to allow cookies that: - help with our advertising and marketing - enable useful features Enable cookies Or view the content on Youtube ! Close You will be given a thorough grounding in human genomics, genetics, genetic analysis and bioinformatics, in communication and counselling skills, and in the skills required for you to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing genetic and genomic counselling for families. screen Flexible e-learning programme Distance-learning, online format enables flexible learning at your own pace. globe Expert tutors Academic faculty includes genetic counsellors with extensive clinical experience and world-class expertise in genetic counselling research certificate Professional Accreditation Our programme is accredited by both the UK Genetic Counsellor Advisory Board and the European Board of Medical Genetics building Preparation for clinical practice In year 2, you will be able to gain valuable workplace experience while on an approved clinical placement close to your own location notepad Research opportunities The support offered by our expert staff provides you with the opportunity to conduct publication standard research during year 3 The primary aim of this course is to train graduates interested in the clinical application of advances in human genetics and genomics so that they can provide and critically evaluate genetic and genomic counselling services. This is an innovative, part-time, largely distance-learning course. This opens up our well-established training expertise to an international audience, as it removes the need for you to relocate to Cardiff for full-time study to train as a genetic counsellor. Instead, you will attend short intensive teaching blocks in Wales and engage in online learning throughout the remainder of each year. The course is particularly suitable for students interested in pursuing a career as a genetic counsellor. It is designed to meet the UK Genetic Counsellor Registration Advisory Board (GCRAB) Set ‘A’ educational requirement to submit a Notification of Intention to Register with the GCRAB (see www.gcrb.org.uk/), as well as the European Board of Medical Genetics (EBMG Genetic Counsellors division) educational requirement to submit a Notification of Intention to Register with the EBMG. > Being primarily a distance-learning course has meant that I’m able to work alongside my studies, which is beneficial to my pocket. It also provides me with structure, gives me a world outside of studies, and allows me to develop other skills which, depending on your job, supplements my studies. I’m really enjoying the course so far. At the first face-to-face teaching block in Cardiff we met a number of patients and genetic counsellors and covered lots about counselling skills. It is a demanding programme, but the assignments are interesting and serve a purpose - they’re relatable to the role of a genetic counsellor! We have weekly tutorials where we use an online platform to talk with each other and the staff in real time – this is always really helpful. It’s a chance to ask lots of questions and discuss topics / hypothetical scenarios (my favourite part as it makes studying feel more like real life) - and you can even do this in your pyjamas! Alys, Genetic and Genomic Counselling (MSc) Where you'll study