The Stanford MS in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling degree was initiated in 2008, and is fully accredited by the ACGC (previously ABGC). Be a part of this exciting translational program located in a world renowned Genetics department and a top 10 medical school in one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse areas of the country. Our program will utilize state of the art genomics resources that are well developed at Stanford, and train you to work with patients and clients in a wide range of settings and from multicultural backgrounds. Our program provides a balance of cutting edge genomics technology with strong psychosocial counseling skills and research training. All aspects of the training are tailored so that content is clinical applicable from the start.  We emphasize critical thinking skills that will be needed as genetics and genomics is increasingly translated into new clinical settings.  

Stanford's curriculum is set up on the quarter system, and students will take 6 academic quarters of work, and conduct clinical rotations full time through the summer between their first and second years. The course distribution (see sample 2014-2015 Curriculum) will allow students to take 1-3 elective courses in an area of their choice, such as Spanish language training, cancer biology, pediatrics and reproductive health issues, or biomedical ethics.  

Starting in Fall 2015, students can consider 'out of town' clinical rotations for 1-3 academic year quarters of their second year at sites that are approved by the program (please see our rotations tab and contact the program for more information if this is an option you are interested in pursuing).