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  • Recommended undergraduate preparation includes course work in the biological and behavioral sciences—particularly in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, psychology, statistics and human anatomy or embryology.
  • The general requirements for admission for graduate study at UC Irvine include a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent.
  • Extracurricular or employment experiences that provide evidence of the student’s maturity, interpersonal skills and promise as a genetic counselor figure prominently in the admissions decision.
  • Letters of recommendation should speak to these qualities as well as to the academic qualifications of the applicant
  • Experience providing crisis counseling is also recommended.
  • Fluency in Spanish or a Southeast Asian language allows for additional opportunities working with these populations during clinical rotations, but is not required.

Our application deadline is December 18. All interviews will be conducted as VIRTUAL interviews by ZOOM and will be scheduled throughout February, March and early April. Invitations are typically sent by email in January and February. The timeline for the GC Admissions Match process is available at the GC Admissions Match website.

Fall quarter orientation for the incoming class of students begins in late September.  For details on the academic calendar, please visit the UCI Registrar website.

Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid

Information about tuition and fees is detailed on the UCI University Registrar under Current Year > Master of Science, Genetic Counseling. All students typically receive some amount of fellowship aid, usually in the range of $4,000 to $10,000.