Genetic Counselling MSc

Year of entry: 2012

Degree awarded: MSc

Duration: 24 months FT

Entry requirements:

• Honours degree, preferably in one of the biological or equivalent sciences, nursing or psychology (minimum 2:1 or equivalent expected)
• For applicants whose degree did not include completion of genetics modules, offers may be made subject to the successful completion of an academically accredited short course in the science of human genetics. Suggested courses are Genetic Science for Health Professionals (IMS 536 and IMS 537) (Plymouth) and the Open University Course Human Genetics and Health Issues SK195
• Minimum 6 months full-time equivalent working in a caring role (this may be through previous professional work (e.g. nursing/social work) or in a voluntary capacity

Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2012, the tuition fees are as follows:

• MSc (full-time)
  UK/EU students (per annum): £4,700
  International students (per annum): £10,270

The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.

Number of places/applicants:

Please note: the next intake for this course is September 2013 .

Around 50-60 applications are received and 8-10 places offered in alternate years

Contact email: anne.m.burns@manchester.ac.uk

Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 276 6276

How to apply:

Applications and admissions

Deadline for applications (for admission for next intake 2013): 1 February 2013. Interviews will be held in Spring 2013.