Master of Genetic Counseling
About This Programme
Clinical genetic counseling and genomic risk communication.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Core Courses
2-year programme, minimum 37 credit hours total
- ETHC600 Ethical Conduct in Medical Research1 credit
- PRR600 Principles of Research1 credit
- MGEN601 Human Genetics2 credits
- MGEN602 Molecular Basis of Human Diseases2 credits
- MGEN603 Bioinformatics and Genomics2 credits
- MGEN608 Principles of Genetic Counseling2 credits
- MGEN609 Genomics and Society2 credits
- MGEN610 Advanced Communication and Genetic Counseling Skills2 credits
- JRC601 Biomedical Sciences Journal Club I (non-thesis track only)1 credit
- SEM601 Biomedical Sciences Seminar I (non-thesis track only)1 credit
Practicum / Clinical Rotations
Practical genetic counselling placements
- MGEN661 Practical Genetic Counselling Practicum I3 credits
- MGEN662 Practical Genetic Counselling Practicum II3 credits
- MGEN663 Practical Genetic Counselling Practicum III4 credits
- MGEN664 Practical Genetic Counselling Practicum IV4 credits
- MGEN665 Practical Genetic Counselling Practicum V1 credit
Thesis / Capstone
Thesis track (RSCH607, 9 credit hours) or non-thesis track (MGEN612, 6 credit hours)
- RSCH607 Research Thesis (Thesis track)9 credits
- MGEN612 Research Capstone Project (Non-thesis track)6 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in healthcare, clinical services, public health and research, or continue to further professional or postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Genetic Counseling
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Genetic Counseling
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 37,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.