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Genetic Counseling

Graduate Admission Requirements

Accepting Applications for Fall 2024 | Application Deadline: January 8, 2024

The Admissions Committee will review all completed application files submitted. A select sub-group of applicants will be contacted to participate in Zoom interviews with the Admissions Committee in February and March. Students are ranked for admission by the Genetic Counseling Program and are admitted based on the results of the match through the National Matching Services (NMS), with results being released on Match Day - April 19, 2023. Details are available here.

For consideration, applicants must submit the following admission requirements:

A completed application - Apply Now
Our Program participates in the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match through National Matching Services (NMS). Register for the Match.

The following prerequisites are required for consideration in the MS in Genetic Counseling Program. Click here to download and complete our prerequisite verification form

Biology with lab (2 semesters)
Chemistry with lab (2 semesters)
Organic Chemistry with lab (1 semester)
Molecular OR Cell Biology (1 semester)
Embryology (1 semester)

Biochemistry (1 semester)
Genetics (1 semester)
Psychology (1 semester)
Statistics (1 semester)

Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from one or more accredited institution(s) (a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
Please submit two short original essays on the following topics. Your essays should be no more than 3 typed pages combined. Your submission must be sent as a separate Word attachment and MUST include your full name at the top of each page.
A. What skills and attributes would you bring to the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program at Bay Path if you were to match with our program?
B. Please share how you were affected by an experience interacting with someone from a different culture or background: what you learned, how you reacted, and what you might do differently if faced with the same situation again.
A current resume or CV
Three recommendations - Download the recommendation form
Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone or email. Interviews will be conducted in February and March via Zoom. Interview schedules and Zoom links will be emailed to interviewees.

All documentation, including recommendation forms and official transcripts, may be mailed or emailed directly to Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions:

By Mail:
Bay Path University
Office of Graduate Admissions
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

By Email:
graduate@baypath.edu

Janice Berliner, MS, CGC, program director, answers FAQs.

Successful completion of the following courses (undergraduate or graduate level) or the equivalent:

All prerequisite courses should be completed with a grade of B or higher. All prerequisite courses must show the number of credits and grades on the official transcript; no certificates will be accepted. You can apply with your degree and/or prerequisites in progress (with the exception of the embryology prerequisite, which does not need to be taken in advance. If you match with Bay Path, you can take the course in the summer before matriculation).

Biology with lab (2 semesters)
Molecular and/or Cellular Biology (1 semester)
Chemistry with lab (2 semesters)
Biochemistry (1 semester)
Organic Chemistry with lab (1 semester)
Genetics (1 semester)
Psychology (1 semester)
Embryology (1 semester)
Statistics (1 semester)

Please visit the MS in Genetic Counseling program page to learn about the curriculum, faculty, program options, and more!

International Students Please Note:

At this time, international students are not permitted to apply to Bay Path University's genetic counseling program.

Accreditation

The Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling Program at Bay Path University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, Inc., 7918 Jones Branch Drive, Ste. 300, McLean, VA 22102. Telephone: (703) 506 - 7667.

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