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    Genetic Counseling (MS)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENETIC COUNSELING
    CIP Code: 51.1509
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Applications are due by 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time on December 5, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.



    Contact Information

    Tyler Hearing
    Program Website
    +1 206-616-2134
    gcgp@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Please see information about required prerequisite coursework on the Admissions page of our website.

    All applicants to the UW Genetic Counseling Graduate Program must register with the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match before submitting their application. A limited amount of fee waivers are available for the Match. If you would like a Match fee waiver, please apply for that BEFORE registering for the Match.  


    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.
    Additional Instructions
    We do not use the GRE as part of our admissions process. Please do NOT submit GRE scores.

    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Deadlines for international applicants are the same as for domestic applicants.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/05/2025

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/05/2025

    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/05/2025

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/05/2025

    Application Materials


    Personal Statement
    3 Recommendation(s)