Master of Science in Genetic Counseling

In addition to the application requirements outlined in the "Basic Admission Requirements" section of the catalog, applicants seeking entry into the MS in Genetic Counseling program must also:

  • Submit official GRE scores. The general test is required and must have been taken within 5 years of application. The institute code for MGHIHP is 3513.
  • Provide their National Match Service (NMS) code number to be eligible for application review.

All applicants will be notified via email by the end of February if they have been selected for an interview. Interviews will be scheduled for March and April.

All applicants are required to complete the following prerequisite requirements with a letter grade of C+ or higher:

  • Two Biology courses
  • Two Chemistry courses (not including Biochemistry)
  • One Biochemistry course
  • One Statistics course
  • One Psychology course
  • One Genetics course

Genetics, Psychology, and Statistics must be complete prior to the extension of interview offers. All prerequisite coursework must be satisfactorily completed prior to matriculation. Please visit the MS-GC program page on the MGHIHP website for additional details.