Study Graduate Certificate in Clinical Genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University in the USA, School of Medicine

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Certificate in Clinical Genetics will train graduate students in the principles of inheritance, the basis of inheritance, how inheritance influences risk in human disease, and the technology and methods involved in testing for genetic disorders. Students who complete the certificate will be able to apply this knowledge to understand genetic conditions and the role of genetic professionals in the clinical setting, as well as calculate risk for genetic disorders. Graduates will be competitive applying for jobs, such as genetic counseling assistants, or in seeking promotions within their fields, such as nursing or technicians employed in genetic diagnostic laboratories. These graduates will also be more competitive in applying for professional training such as genetic counseling master’s programs or clinical diagnostic fellowships.

Which department am I in?

School of Medicine

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

US$33,746.00 per year

Food and housing - 19,724 Annual

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

Expected August 2027

Venue

MCV Campus

1012 East Marshall Street,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23298, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

An earned undergraduate degree related to genetics, biology or psychologyApplication form and application feeOne letter of recommendation, professional and/or academicOfficial undergraduate transcripts from all schools attendedA statement of purpose outlining career goals and previous experienceA maximum of three equivalent, graduate-level transfer credit hours at the 500-level or higher may count toward the certificate. The transfer credits are evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine course equivalency. Credits from a degree already awarded cannot be applied toward the certificate.

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