What is Genetic Counseling?
Genetic counselors are medical professionals who work as part of the healthcare team to help patients and families interpret, understand, and make decision about their genetic health.
Message from the Director
The UAGCGP is part of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine in the UA College of Medicine – Tucson, and works closely with the UArizona Health Sciences in the administration of the program. The strengths of the program include senior leadership, and outstanding course content and fieldwork rotations. The program opened its doors to our inaugural class in the fall semester of 2019.
About the Program
Our students benefit from UA’s rich biomedical research and clinical training programs in both Tucson and Phoenix. With campuses and medical schools in both cities, students have the opportunity to train with clinicians, researchers, and experts in the field of genetics and genomic medicine.
Welcome to the Class of 2024!
The UAGCGP is excited to welcome our fourth cohort in the program. Please join us in welcoming the class of 2024! Click below to learn more about our new students.
Admissions
The UAZGCGP application period for the class commencing in the Fall of 2023 (class of 2025) will be open from Tuesday, September 6 to Friday, December 16, 2022. The application deadline is close of business on December 16, 2022.
Financial Assistance
Resources are available at the University of Arizona for assistance with applying for financial aid. Please visit financialaid.arizona.edu or grad.arizona.edu/funding for more information on financial aid resources at UA.
Resources
Information for on campus resources, professional resources and advocacy groups in Tucson and Phoenix can be found on our resources page. Resources for current UAZGCGP students and clinical supervisors are also available.
We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.