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    Los Angeles, USMSIn-person21 months
    $73,782.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    5.3%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    10
    Cohort
    students
    76
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Genetics at University of California-Los Angeles is a 76-credit, 21-month, in-person MS program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $73,782.

    About the program

    21-month program that integrates coursework, direct fieldwork with diverse patient populations, and independent research to train genetic counselors in clinical genomic medicine, addressing ethical issues, research synthesis, and evidence-based practice.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE: General and Subject optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min The overall minimum score for TOEFL is 87. Your subscores should be as follows: Writing – 25; Speaking – 24; Reading – 21; Listening – 17.
    IELTS
    required
    Min The overall minimum band score for IELTS is 7.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,500.00
    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 Genetics at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Genetics at University of California-Los Angeles is $73,782 across 76 required credits.
    Is Genetics at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Genetics at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Genetics at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Genetics at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 21 months and 76 credits.
    How competitive is Genetics at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Genetics at University of California-Los Angeles reports an acceptance rate of approximately 5.3%.
    How large is the Genetics at University of California-Los Angeles cohort?
    Genetics at University of California-Los Angeles typically enrolls around 10 students per cohort.