Earning a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling will help you be prepared for the high demand, rapidly evolving field of genomic medicine. A combination of classroom and clinical experiences in pediatric, prenatal, cancer, and other specialties teach you to work with patients and families who are learning about and coping with the risk genetic disease may have for themselves and their relatives.
Genetic counseling is a versatile degree that allows you to also work with companies, on research teams, and with patient advocacy groups. Located in the heart of a major medical and research center, the UAB genetic counseling program can set you apart with a dynamic curriculum tailored to your goals.
Open House and Application Workshop
The University of Alabama at Birmingham M.S. in Genetic Counseling program is offering two upcoming events for prospective students. First, an open house for general information about the UAB GC Program and, second, one-on-one sessions with faculty for students to further develop their application materials.
Certifications and Licensures
The UAB genetic counseling program is designed to lead to professional certification through the American Board of Genetic Counseling, Inc (ABGC). While there is a national certification exam offered by ABGC, board certification does not confer state licensure. Specific licensure requirements vary from state to state.
Spotlight
Taylor Dunn, UAB Genetic Counseling Class of 2021, moved from Iowa City, Iowa for her graduate degree. As part of the program, she returned to the Midwest (Kansas City, a previous offsite rotation site) for her pediatric and specialty clinical rotations. However, after graduation she decided to stay in Birmingham is now a genetic counselor and clinical supervisor in the UAB prenatal and reproductive endocrinology clinics.
Visit the Current Students Page to read about our students, and the Department of Genetics Page to read more about the clinical supervisors and care teams.