About the course

The Johns Hopkins/National Institutes of Health Genetic Counseling Training Program is a joint effort of the Department of Health, Behavior and Society and the National Institutes of Health through the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The ScM in Genetic Counseling prepares graduates for a career in genetic counseling with an emphasis on clients’ psychological and educational needs. The program provides a solid foundation for conducting social and behavioral research related to genetic counseling and equips students with the necessary skills to educate health care providers, policymakers, and the public about genetics and related health and social issues. The curriculum consists of coursework in the areas of human genetics, genetic counseling, health education, communication, ethics, public policy, and research methodology. The program also requires a minimum of 600 contact hours of supervised clinical rotations in a variety of settings across more than 25 sites and a thesis study worthy of publication. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Semester(s)Fees: US$158,520

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Baltimore
Fall (August), 2025	Baltimore

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Online application

　　Official transcripts from EVERY college-level institution you attended (academic records from institutions outside the U.S. must undergo a credentials evaluation).

　　Standardized test score (GRE most universally accepted)

　　English proficiency test score (TOEFL or IELTS), if applicable

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Resume or curriculum vitae

　　Personal statement.

　　The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for all applicants from countries/education programs where English is not the official language. The minimum requirements for TOEFL is 100 for the Internet-based, or 600 for the Paper-based test. The minimum requirement for IELTS is a score of 7.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Johns Hopkins University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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