UC Irvine Genetic Counseling Graduate Program

UC Irvine was one of the pioneers in genetic counselor education. The Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling at the UC Irvine School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics began in 1973, at a time when only five other institutions in the nation offered a master's degree in genetic counseling. UC Irvine's first class of three students graduated in 1975. Our graduate program is a full-time, two-year

program, and we typically admit and graduate four to six students each year. Most classes, clinics, and rounds are held at the medical center in Orange or the nearby CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County. Several courses and clinics also take place on the main campus in Irvine. The graduate program is fully accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for certification by the ABGC, and may also apply for a license in those states that have implemented licensure.