Master of Science [M.S] [Human Genetics] From University of Utah

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Master of Science [M.S] (Human Genetics)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

₹26.7 L/Yr

$32,202 /Yr

Each of these programs involves an initial year of core classes and the opportunity to perform short research projects in departments throughout the University of Utah, including Human Genetics, before joining a laboratory to initiate a thesis research project.
Research opportunities within Human Genetics include a wide range of labs pursuing genetic studies in humans as well as in model organisms, including zebrafish, C. Drosophila, and mice. Human Genetics faculty and students collaborate actively with medical faculty in the Departments of Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and the Division of Medical Genetics.
The twenty-one (21) month program is comprised of 67 credit hours in the Department of Human Genetics
Genetic Counseling Journal Club will introduce genetic counseling students to the process of evaluating and presenting literature relevant to clinical practice and research
Journal Club will meet three to four times annually. Both 1st and 2nd-year students will participate along with faculty facilitators. Other guests and/or program faculty members will be invited to participate and present articles.
Genetic counseling students are required to complete six six-week fieldwork placements.
In addition, first-year students are required to attend at least 50% of Medical Genetics Case Management Conferences (CMC). The CMC is a weekly conference that reviews cases seen in the Medical Genetics Clinics with digital photos and/or imaging studies of most patients.
Second-year students in the first six weeks of the summer semester will have a block fieldwork in the laboratory, industry, and teratology settings
Starting in the second half of the summer, second year students begin rotating through the following required fieldwork Placements
Students will be evaluated by their fieldwork supervisors’ on the development and improvement of their skills in genetic counseling activities including the practice based competencies (or the progress of their research for a research placement), completion of all required tasks in a timely manner, their ability to maintain appropriate professional conduct, meeting fieldwork objectives, and adherence to the written requirements of the placement.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2669224 (USD 32202)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food	₹932513 (USD 11250)
Transportation	₹110409 (USD 1332)
Total Cost	₹1042922 (USD 12582)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country with at least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.

Scores Required

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80 / 120

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TOEFL

6.5 / 9

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IELTS

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