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    Genetic Counseling, MS

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    Orange, USMSIn-person2 years
    $59,860.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    3%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    7
    Cohort
    students
    87
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Genetic Counseling, MS at University of California-Irvine is a 87-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Orange, US. Tuition is $59,860.

    About the program

    Two-year program providing education in counseling and medical genetics through didactic coursework, supervised clinical rotations in various clinics, and a required research thesis.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 18, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min An overall minimum score of 80 (traditional scale)
    IELTS
    required
    Min An overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $38,640.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Genetic Counseling, MS at University of California-Irvine cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Genetic Counseling, MS at University of California-Irvine is $59,860 across 87 required credits.
    Is Genetic Counseling, MS at University of California-Irvine online or in-person?
    Genetic Counseling, MS at University of California-Irvine is offered in-person.
    How long does Genetic Counseling, MS at University of California-Irvine take to complete?
    Genetic Counseling, MS at University of California-Irvine is structured around 2 years and 87 credits.
    What GPA is required for Genetic Counseling, MS at University of California-Irvine?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent
    How competitive is Genetic Counseling, MS at University of California-Irvine?
    Genetic Counseling, MS at University of California-Irvine reports an acceptance rate of approximately 3%.