The Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling at UC Irvine School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics is committed to providing education and professional training in counseling and medical genetics, leading to a master's degree in genetic counseling. Our goal is to train professionals who are prepared to help people understand and adapt to the implications of genetic disease, incorporating the dramatic advances in genomic technology, as the ranks of genetic counselors expand to deliver healthcare across the lifespan. In addition to clinical service positions in academic and private medical centers, program graduates are also pursing careers in research, education, industry and public health.
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