Best online masters programs in Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics

The Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling is a two-year academic program comprised of didactic coursework, laboratory exposure, research experience and extensive clinical training.

The curriculum consists of 40 semester hours: 22 semester hours of didactic coursework and 7 semester hours of research. Additionally, there are four 8-week clinical rotations, one 2-week laboratory rotation and one 6-week summer clinical rotation required of all students, which provide an additional 11 credit hours. Courses include material covering basic genetics concepts, embryology, medical genetics, biochemical genetics, molecular genetics, cytogenetics, genomics, cancer genetics, population genetics, genetic counseling principles, human development, psychosocial issues, interviewing techniques, and ethical and professional issues in genetic counseling.

Beginning Tuesday, March 21, 2023 the University of New England will be requiring Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for all students to access their accounts to keep information secure.

Degrees and CertificatesScience Prerequisites for Health ProfessionsGenetics Lecture Lab.

Registration closes the Monday before each start date, noon EST. Online registration will remain open during holidays even when the university is closed.

BIOL 1040 is a four-credit lecture lab online genetics course that covers important concepts of genetics like the transmission and expression of genes. Both Mendelian and non-Mendelian traits will be examined. One of the important topics covered in this course will focus on the influence of genetic mutations on the development of disease, like cancer. The critical role chromosomes play in genetics will be emphasized through the study of cellular reproduction, gene-mapping on chromosomes, the effect of chromosomal variation on disease, and the study of both the autosomal and sex chromosomes. This course takes a unified approach to transmission genetics, molecular genetics, cytogenetics, evolutionary genetics, molecular medicine, and developmental genetics.

Describe the unique features and properties of bacterial and phage genetics.

Examine how chromosomal changes lead to genetic disease and the interplay between genetics and manifestation of cancer.

Synthesize primary literature from the field of genetics.

Please note these prerequisites are highly suggested and support course preparedness and success. We recommend having completed the listed prerequisites before enrolling and within the past seven years.

All exams are taken online. Major exams are required to be proctored online through ProctorU. Please note exams must also be proctored with the UNE-approved external webcam.

For the laboratory portion of the course, most weeks will also have an assigned laboratory exercise. In addition to conducting the laboratory exercises and corresponding assignments, you will also need to write a lab report.

SPHP courses require the use of the UNE-approved external webcam for all proctored exams.The UNE-approved whiteboard is optional dependent on the course. (Webcam Whiteboard Ordering Information).

Klug WS, Cummings MR, Spencer CA, Palladino MA. Concepts of Genetics. New York, NY: Pearson 2019.

All lab materials are purchased through your course. Please be aware that costs vary for each course and can range from $100 $500+.

Courses Typically Begin Every Two to Three Weeks.

Working at the pace typical for a four-semester hour course, the average student will complete this online course in approximately 16 weeks. Many students have elected an online course for the sake of flexibility. Since the course is self-paced, you may be able to complete the course in less than 16 weeks.

You may enroll for a course at any time through our self-service registration portal. Payment is needed in full at the time of registration.

Your official start date is the date that the course opens and you will have 16 weeks from that date to complete your course.