Admissions Open — 2027 Batch

Genetic Counselling | Allied Healthcare Sciences

Master of Science in Genetic Counselling

A postgraduate degree that combines genetics with counselling, so you can help families understand and cope with inherited conditions, with clinical exposure at the genetics and counselling services of a nearby Apollo hospital or one of our partner hospitals.

Usually 2 Years (set by the University) Life Science, Biotechnology, Genetics, Nursing or Allied Health Graduates Genetics & Counselling Skills Supervised Case Work & Dissertation Partner University Degree
Apply Now call Download Brochure download call Talk to a Counsellor
2 Years, usually (set by the Partner University)
4 Semesters in the Usual Scheme
1 Dissertation
5 Career Roles Covered

What is Genetic Counselling?

A genetic counsellor helps individuals and families understand how genetic conditions are inherited, what a test result means, what the options are and how to cope. The work sits between science and communication: explaining risk in clear words, listening, and supporting decisions without pushing them.

Common settings include prenatal and fertility care, paediatric genetics, cancer risk assessment and rare disease clinics.

Choose a partner university tied up with Apollo Healthcare Academy (see our partner universities), train at a nearby Apollo hospital or one of our partner hospitals, and get hands-on experience, career guidance and job and placement support from AHA. Your partner university awards the degree.

program-images-top-right

WHY M.SC. GENETIC COUNSELLING

Programme Highlights

Here is what makes the M.Sc. Genetic Counselling with Apollo Healthcare Academy a strong step towards a career in genetic counselling:

01
Human genetics, inheritance and genetic testing

Genetics & Genetic Testing

Human genetics, inheritance and genetic testing.

02
Counselling theory and communication skills

Counselling & Communication

Counselling theory and communication skills.

03
Ethics, consent and confidentiality

Ethics, Consent & Confidentiality

Ethics, consent and confidentiality.

04
Supervised case work and a dissertation

Case Work & Dissertation

Supervised case work and a dissertation.

dot grid
Programme Objective
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Programme Objective

The programme prepares counsellors who can:

Take a family history.
Explain genetic risk and test results clearly.
Give sensitive, ethical support.
dot-images
CORE CURRICULUM

M.SC. GENETIC COUNSELLING SYLLABUS & SUBJECTS

The list below shows the usual arrangement of subjects. The partner university sets the final scheme.

image

Semester I

Human Genetics Molecular Biology Cytogenetics Introduction to Counselling
01
image

Semester II

Clinical Genetics Genetic Testing Methods Biostatistics Counselling Skills
02
image

Semester III

Prenatal, Paediatric and Cancer Genetics Ethics and Law Case Work
03
image

Semester IV

badge Dissertation and clinical posting
Dissertation Clinical Posting Viva Voce
04
ADMISSION INFORMATION

M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Admission, Eligibility & Fees

Everything you need to know about eligibility, how to apply and fees for the M.Sc. Genetic Counselling programme, 2027 admissions.

icon

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • tick A bachelor's degree in life science, biotechnology, genetics, nursing, allied health or a related field, with the minimum marks the partner university sets.
  • tick Duration is as set by the partner university (usually two years).
  • tick Clinical exposure is at the genetics and counselling services of a nearby Apollo hospital or one of our partner hospitals.
  • tick The degree is awarded by the partner university you choose from those tied up with Apollo Healthcare Academy.
icon

WHO CAN APPLY

Graduates in life science, biotechnology, genetics, nursing, allied health or related fields.

icon

TUITION FEE

SHARED AT COUNSELLING

2027 BATCH

Fees are shared by the admissions team at counselling. Please confirm the current fee with the institution once before you decide.

icon

HOW TO APPLY

  • tick Talk to the Apollo Healthcare admissions team.
  • tick Pick a partner university from our list.
  • tick Upload your degree marks sheet.
  • tick Complete counselling and the document check.
Doctor
CAREER OUTLOOK

Build a Rewarding Career in Genetic Counselling

Genetic testing is used more widely in fertility care, prenatal screening, cancer care and rare disease diagnosis.

who employs genetic counsellors

  • Hospitals.
  • Genetics laboratories.
  • Fertility centres.
  • Research groups.

where genetic testing is used more

  • Fertility care.
  • Prenatal screening.
  • Cancer care.
  • Rare disease diagnosis.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Jobs and Career Options after M.Sc. Genetic Counselling

Graduates can work as genetic counsellors, laboratory genetic counsellors, research coordinators, clinical genetics associates and lecturers.

ROLE WHAT YOU DO
Genetic counsellor Counsel families on inherited conditions and test results
Laboratory genetic counsellor Link testing laboratories with clinicians and patients
Research coordinator Support genetics studies and participant consent
Clinical genetics associate Support a genetics clinic
Lecturer Teach genetics and counselling
1
STEP 1

Counsellor

2
STEP 2

Senior Counsellor

3
STEP 3

Programme Lead

4
STEP 4

Head of Genetic
Counselling Service

FAQ

M.Sc. Genetic Counselling FAQs

Everything you need to know about the M.Sc. Genetic Counselling programme: eligibility, accepted degrees and what Apollo Healthcare Academy provides.

Disclaimer:

The information on this page is for guidance. Eligibility, fees and course details follow the rules of the partner university and can change. Please confirm the current details with the institution before you apply.

Enquire Now
Enquiry Form