Program Overview

Program Overview

The M2 Conseiller en Génétique et Médecine Prédictive (CGMP) is a professionalizing course in the field of genetic counseling. This program is the only one in France to offer a two-year training course dedicated to genetic counseling, ensuring an in-depth education in medical genetics and genetic counseling, including regulatory, ethical, and psychological aspects of the profession.

Program Description

The CGMP course is a logical continuation of the M1 CGMP within the Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire (BMC) mention. This course is a professionalizing training in the profession of genetic counselor. The third semester of the M2 is designed to strengthen the skills and practice of genetic counseling, with a strong medical component to present the various pathologies encountered by genetic counselors in practice. The fourth semester of the M2 is a semester of finalization of the professional project and specialization through internships and work seminars (oncogenetics, pediatric genetics, prenatal diagnosis).

Competences Attested

The specific competences of genetic counselors include:

• Medical genetics
• Risk calculation
• Prenatal diagnosis
• Genomic medicine
• Counseling for patients and families

The generic competences of a BMC master's degree include:

• Teamwork
• Mastery of the scientific approach
• Oral presentation
• Writing of written reports
• Scientific watch
• Scientific English

Further Studies

After completing the two years of the master's program, graduates of the CGMP course can immediately be hired as genetic counselors in health establishments. Additional training in clinical research may be considered for those who wish to specialize in this field.

Specificities and Prerequisites

The M2 CGMP corresponds to the second year of a professionalizing course in the profession of genetic counselor. Students who wish to enroll in the M2 must possess proven skills in medical genetics, risk calculation, genomic medicine, and prenatal diagnosis, as well as solid knowledge of human physiology.

The profession of genetic counselor requires human qualities for accompanying individuals and their families throughout the care process, as well as a collaborative spirit for working within a multi-professional team.

Target Audience

Priority is given to students who have validated a M1 in a genetic counseling training program or have a equivalent level of education that allows them to acquire the skills presented in the "specificity and pre-requisites" section.

Program Responsibilities

The program is managed by the UFR Biosciences (Biologie, Biochimie) component of the university.

List of Teaching Units (UE)

The program includes various teaching units, but the specific list is not provided in the input context.

Accessibility

The program's accessibility is non-conformant.

Indicators and Statistics

Statistical surveys are conducted by the Statistical Support Pole for Steering Training and Student Life. However, the specific indicators and statistics for this program are not provided in the input context.