Genetic Counseling Program

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Admission Requirements

  • Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4 point scale)
  • Successful completion of at least one upper level undergraduate course each in general genetics and biochemistry, and at least one undergraduate course in statistics
  • All prerequisite courses must be completed by time of acceptance in early May. Two of the three courses must be in progress or completed at the time you turn in your application.  Only one course may be in progress.
  • Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) verbal, analytical, and quantitative sections.  To have your GRE scores sent to us, use the following codes: Institution Code 5913, Department Code 0210

Applicants are required to complete a UNCG application form and submit undergraduate transcripts, three letters of reference, resume and a personal essay. Please click here for Instructions for Applicants . You can also click here to view Frequently Asked Questions.

It is recommended that applicants have previous experience in a volunteer or paid position working in social service agencies or with crisis counseling organizations. Applicants who are evaluated as meeting the standards for admission will be invited for a required personal interview with the admissions committee at UNCG. 

The application deadline for admission in Fall 2014 is December 1, 2013

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If mailed, all application materials must be mailed directly to:
The Graduate School, UNCG, 241 Mossman Building, Greensboro, NC 27402

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  • "I chose to attend UNCG because of its shared learning environment and the access to some of the leading institutions in the country. "



  • "UNCG is a great fit for me. The program directors have extensive experience in the world of genetic counseling and provide you with opportunities to work with some of the best medical centers in the country. Our location allows us to have expert guest lecturers, many of whom you also get to work alongside or observe in your clinical rotations in your second year. We also have some really wonderful and unique opportunities as a part of this program: we observe in syndrome specific support groups and clinics, tour genetic laboratories, and are matched with a family with a genetic disease to learn what it is like to live with a genetic condition. Finally, our directors are genuinely invested in each of us, and care about our success and getting to know each of us personally."




  • "The director and assistant director do their best to ensure that our program provides a collaborative learning experience.  Both are active members of the Genetic Counseling community and strive to introduce you to all aspects of this field.  We also have renowned clinical sites and the beautiful state of North Carolina at our disposal.”