University of Maryland School of Medicine Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling

University of Maryland School of Medicine Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling School Profile

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CIG Team

9/12/20231 min read

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling

Admissions Page

Link

Application Deadline

January 8, 20204

Application Fees:

$80

Prerequisites

Link

Personal Statement/Essay

Yes

Transcript

Yes

Letters of Recommendation

Yes, three letters

Resume or CV

Yes

GPA

The school lists on its site that a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent

GRE

Optional - General GRE scores taken within the last 5 years. The school notes most successful applicants to the MGC Program report scores greater than the 50% in all three content areas (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical).
A specific subject test is not required.

Other Application Information

Crisis counseling experience is required; Exposure or shadowing with a genetic counselor or geneticist is required.