Program Overview

MS in Genetic Counseling

The MS in Genetic Counseling is a 21-month graduate program that emphasizes the science and practice of genetic counseling, as well as the humanistic, social, and ethical considerations of scaling genetic/genomic services through a precision-medicine-based approach to health care. We focus on improving access to genetic counseling services and removing barriers to high-quality care, particularly for underserved communities.

Program Details

• Curriculum
• Admission
• Our students
• Student life
• Prospective student events
• Program FAQs

Accreditation

The Columbia University MS in Genetic Counseling is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC), located at 1660 International Drive, Suite 600, McLean, VA 22102.

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure

Institutions providing distance education are required to provide certain general disclosures for educational programs, regardless of modality, that prepare students for professional licensure or certification. The required information relates to whether or not the educational program meets the requirements for professional licensure or certification in all other states. Where applicable, an institution must also indicate when such a determination cannot be made. Professional licensure and certification requirements may vary state to state. This information is also subject to change. Students should contact the appropriate licensing agency for their home state to obtain the most up to date information.

The MS in Genetic Counseling at Columbia University prepares students for the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Certification Examination and thereby does meet the academic requirements for certification in all 50 states.

Quick Facts

For the three most recent graduating classes:

• 86% of our alums are working in genetics/genetic counseling, 65% secured their first job within 3 months of graduating
• 100% of our alums have passed the ABGC Certification Examination, 94% passed on their first attempt
• 100% of our alums graduated on time, 100% of enrolled students completed the program

Academic Programs

• MD Program
• MD Dual Degrees and Special Programs
• Vagelos Institute's Biomedical Research Education PhD Programs
• Program in Genetic Counseling
  • Who We Are
  • MS in Genetic Counseling
    • Curriculum
    • Admission
    • Our students
    • Student Life
    • Prospective Students
    • Program FAQs
    • Academic Calendar
  • Pre-GC Series
  • Genetic & Genomic Assistantship
  • Genetic Counselors for Choice
  • GC Consortium
• Programs in Human Nutrition
• Programs in Occupational Therapy
• Programs in Physical Therapy
• Additional Master's Degree Programs
• Educational Opportunities

Research

• Office for Research
• Areas of Research
• Research Faculty
• Honors and Awards
• For Researchers

For Researchers

• Core and Shared Facilities
• Research Resources
• Funding and Support
• Research IT Resources
• Supporting Research Continuity

Areas of Research

VP&S continues to be a world leader across the entire spectrum of basic science, translational, and clinical research

Patient Care

• Departments & Centers
  • Affiliated Hospitals and Institutions
  • Basic Science Departments
  • Centers and Institutes
  • Clinical Departments and Divisions
  • Faculty Initiatives

Clinical Departments and Divisions

Our mission is to provide world-class patient care, foster innovative research, and train the next generation of leaders in medicine.