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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Master of Genetic Counseling

Master of Genetic Counseling

MScPostgraduateHealth Sciences

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 credits
  • PRR600 Principles of Research1 credits
  • 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 credits
  • SEM601 Biomedical Sciences Seminar I (non-thesis track only)1 credits

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 credits

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

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: An official IELTS or TOEFL score, commonly IELTS 5.0 to 6.0 depending on the programme.

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.

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Next intakes
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