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Submission Number: 147
Submission ID: 147
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Created: Thu, 03/19/2020 - 05:52
Completed: Mon, 07/20/2020 - 15:19
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Language: English

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Institution Name Keck Graduate Institute
Program Name Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling
Degree Type M.S.
Short Name Keck Graduate Institute-147
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Address 1 535 Watson Drive
Address 2
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City Claremont
State California
Zip/Postal Code 91711
Country United States
Program Location: California
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? January 15, 2021
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? Yes
Application Fee: $50
Application Deadline Description:
Program Description PROGRAM OVERVIEW -

The Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling (MSGC) program at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) is dedicated to benefiting society through the education, training, and development of innovative, collaborative, culturally engaged, articulate, and caring genetic counselors who will serve the needs of individual patients, the healthcare system, and the bioscience industry.

Our program prepares graduates to be leaders among healthcare professionals dedicated to the delivery of advanced personally-optimized patient care and the translation of applied and clinical science breakthroughs to enhance the quality of life.

An overview of the 2-year curriculum can be found at: https://www.kgi.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/master-of-science-in-human-genetics-and-genetic-counseling/curriculum/

THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES -

The Claremont Colleges (https://www.claremont.edu) are a consortium of five undergraduate and two graduate institutions. KGI students are able to share a wide range of facilities and services with students from any of the other campuses, including: the joint library system, health and counseling centers, Office of Black Students Affairs, Student Disability Resource Center, and Queer Resource Center.

LEARN MORE -

Download the MSGC Program Info Sheet: https://1ydsiy3u0quvgdsk03zlwqi3-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com//wp-content/uploads/media/Admissions-Aid/MSGC_Program_Sheet_1920.pdf
Website: www.kgi.edu/msgc
Schedule an appointment with the Associate Director of Admissions here: calendly.com/jasonhartfield
Program Description Video:
Is your institution public or private? Private
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall
Satellite/Branch campuses:
Credits Required for Degree: 71.5
Required Rotations: Clinical
Seminars: Not Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Required
Additional Information about Degree Requirements:
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
Area(s) of Study: Clinical Research, Pharmacogenomics, Psychiatric/Psychological Sciences, Social Science
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Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: 2
United States 15
International 0
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: 3.53
Academia 0
Industry 0
Government 0
Other 0
Unknown 13
Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: 2
Is the GRE required? No
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? None
Other tests or credentials:
Are letters of recommendations required by your program? Yes
If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? 3
Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: In the Recommendations section of the PharmGrad application, applicants should select “I Am Not Adding Any Recommendations” for this section. A separate Recommendation link will be provided in the Program Specific Questions section of the application. Applicants should sent this Recommendation link to their three Recommenders. At least one letter should come from an academic who evaluated the applicant's work in full or an academic requirement (lecture or lab course found on your transcript).
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered:
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Percentage of students receiving financial support: 10
Type of financial support available: Department or University Scholarship
Enter any additional information regarding financial support: Information about MSGC scholarships can be found at: https://www.kgi.edu/admissions-and-aid/tuition-financial-aid/funding-your-degree/
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
Admin Status Published
Old ID 2558
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 147