Genetic Counseling Program

 

              The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling is a two-year degree program that prepares students to become competent genetic counselors. Genetic counselors are health care providers with specialized training in psychosocial counseling of patients and members of their families with risks for genetic disorders. They provide genetic counseling which involves data gathering of family history information and assessment. Genetic counselors work closely with the clinical/medical geneticists who provides the clinical diagnosis and management of a patient. They also work with a team of other health care providers (i.e. social workers, nurses, nutritionists, and other specialized medical professionals) to provide the best care to patients and their families.

The degree program will serve a vital role in the access, delivery, and expansion of medical genetics, not only in the Philippines but also in the Southeast Asia region. 

Genetics 201	Principles of Human Genetics	3 units
GC 201	Principles of Genetic Counseling	3 units
Biostat 201	Principles of Biostatistics	3 units
EP 201	Principles of Epidemiology	3 units
Biostat 206	Research Methods I	2 units
HPEd 261	Organization and Management of Health Programs	2 units

GC 202	Psychosocial Aspects of Genetic Counseling	3 units
Genetics 202	Public Health Genetics	3 units
GC 203	Applied Genetic Counseling	3 units
GC 207	Seminars in Genetics and Genetic Counseling	1 unit
GC 204	Professional Issues in Genetic Counseling	3 units

GC 205	Genetic Counseling in Hospital Setting	2 units
GC 206	Genetic Counseling in Community Setting	2 units
CE 297	Seminars in Health Social Science	2 units
MI 238	Applications of Internet Technologies in Health Care	2 units