Overview

MS Program in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling / MS Program in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling is located in Philadelphia, PA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Earning Your Degree

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

36

Applied

6

Accepted

6

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 15th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	BA, personal statement, official transcripts, recommendation letters

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 7

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	May 1
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

6

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.67%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	83%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (0%)

Female (100%)

Faculty

7

Total faculty

Full-time - 1

Part-time - 6

Location & Contact

Address 1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA  19107
United States

Contact Dr. Rachael Brandt
Program Director
Email: rachael.brandt@jefferson.edu
Phone: 215-955-6000

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