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Admissions:
Students are selected according to academic performance, life experiences, client advocacy experiences, and demonstration of interpersonal communication skills. Six students will be selected for entry each fall. Application is limited to Fall Semester only. The application deadline is January 15th.
Application Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s Degree with relevant
science experience (GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher)
2. Genetics (Adv. Genetics/Molecular)
3. Organic Chemistry
4. Biochemistry
5. Statistics and Probability
6. Psychology or Social Science (2 courses)
7. Client Advocacy Experience
8. GRE (Subject Exam is recommended
if not a science major)
9. Personal Interview with members of the
admissions committee by invitation following
review of applications
Courses Recommended but NOT Required:
1. Developmental Biology
2. Physiology
3. Human Genetics
4. Ethics or Introductory Philosophy
5. Calculus
6. Physics
Application Procedures:
1. Download Application.
2. Fill out application and print.
3. Mail to:
Pam Folkens
Graduate Studies in Genetic Counseling
Institute of Human Genetics
University of Minnesota
420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 485
Minneapolis, MN 55455
If you choose to sent the application via FedEx, Airborne Express, DHL, or UPS, Please use our office address:
Graduate Studies in Genetic Counseling
Institute of Human Genetics
University of Minnesota
515 Delaware St. SE
Room 4-122 Moos Tower
Minneapolis, MN 55455
4. Contact us with questions.
Phone: (612) 624-7193
Email: leroy001@umn.edu
5. Download Graduate School application and mail to Graduate School.
Financial Assistance:
Graduate teaching assistantships are sometimes available on a very limited basis. Decisions regarding assistantships are made on a yearly basis. Student loans are the primary source of support for students in this program. For information on funding, please contact the Student Financial Aid Office:
Tel: (612) 624-1111
Toll Free: 1-800-400-8636
E-mail: helpingu@umn.edu
Website: http://onestop.umn.edu
