Designed to give you a working knowledge of the principles and practice of Genetic Counselling qualifying you to practice as a Genetic and Genomic Counsellor. This programme is accredited by the UK Genetic Counsellor Registration Board.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Either a good BSc (Hons) in Genetics or related subject, with evidence of relevant experience in a care context OR a good BSc (Hons) in Nursing, with experience of working in a care context and evidence of interest in genetics.
Note that care experience does not imply work in a genetics context but might, for example, be in a care home, a school for children with complex needs or charity work involving direct patient care.
Applicants without a good BSc but who have two or more years work experience in a clinical genetics department may be considered and should contact one of the programme directors for further advice.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
PTE (Academic)
University Type | Public |
Campus Setting | Urban |
No. of Campuses | 3, Gilmorehill, Dumfries, Garscube Campus |
Residence Halls | 11 |
Work-Study | Available (20 hrs/week) |
Graduate Employability Rate | ~95.9% |
Research Funding Available | 179 million GBP |
No. of International Student | Over 11,000 from 120 countries |
No. of Research and Teaching Staff | 3400 |
No. of Study Abroad and Exchange Partners | 420 |
The cost of attendance will also include any additional costs a foreign student may have, such as living expenses while studying in the UK in addition to tuition fees.
Tuition fees for some of the popular programs are as follows:
Program/Level of Education | Annual Tuition Fees (GBP) |
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Science, Engineering, Nursing, Medicine | 21,920 |
Dental Surgery | 45,170 |
All other bachelor degrees | 16,970 |
MS Data Science | 23,500 |
Masters in International Business | 21,900 |
Other costs involved include rent or on-campus accommodation fees, expenses on books and material, and other lifestyle choices
Type of Expense | Cost (GBP/year) |
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On-Campus Accommodation | 5121-12,680 |
Books and Stationery | 400 |
Travel | 300 |
Entertainment | 1440 |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 26,000
Total
£ 26,000