Pre-Genetic Counseling

Genetic Counseling is an emerging field, and programs differ in their prerequisites.  It is important for students to determine the specific requirements for each program they wish to apply to, in consultation with a pre-health advisor.  Typical prerequisites include:

• BIO103/BIO104 General Biology I & II
• BIO312 Genetics
• CHE110/CHE111 General Chemistry I & II
• CHE210/CHE211  Organic Chemistry I & II
• CHE421 Biochemistry
• MAT115 or MAT120 Biostatistics or Statistics
• PSY100 Psychology

Other recommended and/or required courses:

• Additional psychology courses
• BIO300 Cell Biology
• CHE422 Biochemistry

Other Requirements:
The GRE is required for most schools that offer master’s degrees in genetic counseling.  Experience in counseling (peer, crisis hotlines, Planned Parenthood, etc.) is expected.

Grades:
Most schools require at least a 3.0 GPA to be considered.