Overview

Program in Genetic Counseling / Program in Genetic Counseling is located in Waltham, MA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	10

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam General GRE Thesis Required Internship/fieldwork
Other Advanced Degrees	Varies

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

168

Applied

21

Accepted

10

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 15th	January 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	General GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	Transcripts, letters of recommendation, resume, statement of purpose, and prerequisite courses.

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

19

Total Graduate Students

5%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.26%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	15.79%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	5.26%
Unknown	5.26%

Gender

Male (0%)

Female (100%)

Faculty

6

Total faculty

Full-time - 2

Part-time - 4

Location & Contact

Address 415 South Street
Waltham, MA  02454-9110
United States

Contact Dr. Gretchen Schneider
Director of Graduate Studies
Email: gretchen@brandeis.edu
Phone: 781-736-3108

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