University of Manchester
| University of Manchester | |
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| The University of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester Greater Manchester M13 9PL | Telephone : 0161 306 6000 Website : University of Manchester |
| Faculty of Medical & Human Sciences : Genetic Counselling | |
| MSc : P/T - 24 months | |
| Description: | This programme was established in 1992 as the first training programme for genetic counsellors in Europe. It aims to provide academic and vocational training for non-medical genetic counsellors to work in the UK and overseas; to equip students with the necessary skills to enable them to contribute to the research and development of the profession; and to promote awareness of the importance of the psychosocial impact of human genetic technology among patients, health and social care professionals and the wider society. In the UK, most genetic counselling is provided in Regional Genetic Services by multidisciplinary teams including medically trained specialist clinical geneticists and genetic counsellor colleagues. Genetic counsellors contribute particularly to the educative and psychosocial aspects of genetic counselling. There is a professional organisation, the Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors (AGNC), which is a sub-group of the British Society for Human Genetics. Professional registration is awarded through the UK Genetic Counsellor Registration Board,and the MSc awarded by this programme is a recognised entry qualification for this. Course content is linked to practice-based competencies as defined by professional bodies. |
| Contact: | School of Medicine |
| Telephone: | 0161 276 6276 |
| Email: | anne.m.burns@manchester.ac.uk |
| Entry Requirements: | Honours degree, preferably in one of the biological sciences, nursing or psychology, plus a 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). A proven interest and understanding of the genetic counselling profession. Applicants are expected to demonstrate this through reflection on background reading and where possible contact with practising genetic counsellors. |
| Fees: | Information on fees is available at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees/ |
| Funds: | Information on funding is available at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/ |
| International Information: | Information for international students can be viewed at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/international/ |
| Website: | http://www.manchester.ac.uk/ |