HMN GEN-MS - Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling (MS)
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Program Overview
The University requirements for the MS are described in the "Graduate Degrees" section of this bulletin.
The Department of Genetics offers an MS in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling, which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling. This program prepares students to practice in the healthcare profession of genetic counseling. The program is a full time two-year program, and accepts students to begin the program only in autumn quarter. Students must be admitted directly into this program and cannot automatically transfer from the PhD programs within the department, or vice versa. While courses are oriented primarily towards genetic counseling students, some courses may also be taken by medical students, other graduate students, residents, or post-doctoral fellows, and (with permission) undergraduates.
Minimum Units in the Program
Minimum University Units
To receive a Master of Science degree in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling from Stanford University, students must successfully complete the following:
84 units, including all of the required coursework as listed below (minimum grades of B- or better, Satisfactory, or Credit)
Approximately six quarters of rotations and independent study projects in diverse settings
All required aspects of the Graduate Student Research Project
All required aspects of the Service and Outreach Requirement
Formal presentations in Medical Genetics Grand Rounds and Human Genetics Journal Club.
Students are required to complete 6 quarters of GENE 284.
Students are required to complete 3 quarters of GENE 286.