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Genetic Counseling Learning Experiences
Along with our extensive network of in-person fieldwork opportunities, our students receive many other valuable learning experiences in Genetic Counseling as well.
Research Experience
Objective: Genetic counseling students will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct an independent research project of importance in the genetic counseling field.
The goal of the research courses and activities is for students to know how to plan, conduct, and evaluate research. Bay Path University Genetic Counseling students construct a research proposal in the Research Design course. Throughout the two years of the program, students are mentored in the process of planning, implementing and evaluating an independent research project under the purview of the capstone courses. Students present their research results at the annual BPU Academic Achievement Day. They also submit abstracts to the New England Regional Genetics Group and National Society of Genetic Counselors (or other relevant professional meetings) for presentation at the regional and national levels. Crossing into clinical settings, the program provides opportunities for students to work with genetic counselors who are involved in research studies.