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MScGenetic Counsellors

University of Siena
Italy, Siena
Department of Medical Biotechnologies Italy, Siena, Policlinico Santa Maria alle Scotte Viale Mario Bracci, 16 - 53100
Tuition fee

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General information:
www.unisi.it/didattica/immatricolazioni-e-iscrizioni/tasse

Application fee €40 per programme

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More information

genetic-counsellors.unisi.it/en 

Overview

The Master Degree in Genetic Counsellors is the first degree program in Italy that trains the professional figure of the genetic counsellor through the acquisition of the principles and practices of clinical, medical and laboratory genetics. Genetic counsellors are non-medical health figures that work closely with medical geneticists in both public and private medical genetics services.

They support the medical geneticist in the main areas of genetic counseling and independently conduct genetic counseling whenever a clinical evaluation/diagnosis of the patient is not required. Among the various areas of activity are the prenatal, pre-conceptional and infertility settings, and the cancer genetics setting. The course will be divided into lectures and practical activities.

Programme structure

The MSc in Genetic Cousellors is taught entirely in English.

MIUR degree class: Classe LM-9 Second cycle degree in Medical, veterinary and pharmaceutical Biotechnologies
Duration in years: 2
Credits: 120

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Career opportunities

Concerning career prospects, a student who is awarded the MSc in Genetic counsellors works closely with medical geneticists in both public and private medical genetics services. They support the medical geneticist in the main areas of genetic counseling and independently conduct genetic counseling whenever a clinical evaluation/diagnosis of the patient is not required. Among the various areas of activity are the prenatal, pre-conceptional and infertility settings, and the cancer genetics setting.

Apply now! First intake - Academic year 2023/24
Application period has ended
Studies commence
25 Sept 2023
Apply now! Second intake - Academic year 2023/24
Application period has ended
Studies commence
25 Sept 2023
Apply now! First intake - Academic year 2023/24
Application period has ended
Studies commence
25 Sept 2023
Apply now! Second intake - Academic year 2023/24
Application period has ended
Studies commence
25 Sept 2023