Flexible. Individualized. Career-Focused.
The Master of Science in Health Care Genetics program offers a highly customizable plan of study, designed to align with your academic background, professional experience, and career goals. Whether you’re a full-time student or a working professional, you’ll collaborate with a faculty advisor and advisory committee to tailor your coursework and internship experiences.
Program Structure
Students complete a minimum of 33 credits, distributed as follows:
- 17 credits – Content Courses (genetics, genomics, healthcare, ethics, etc.)
- 8 credits – Laboratory Training (hands-on or executive-format labs)
- 8 credits – Professional Development (communication, leadership, career skills)
Course selections are made to ensure you meet the program’s Learning Outcomes and develop core competencies in health care genetics.
Internship & Capstone Integration
The required internship or capstone project semester includes enrollment in one or more of the following courses, depending on the nature of the experience and career goals:
- ISG 5496 – Lab Rotation
- GRAD 5930 – Full-Time Directed Studies
- ISG 5091 – Internship
- ISG 5099 – Independent Study
These options allow flexibility for research-based, clinical, or professional experiences.
Flexible Course Options
- Start in fall, spring, or summer
- Choose from online, evening, weekend, or hybrid classes
- Executive-format labs and seminars may occur over weekends, winter breaks, or online
- Plans can accommodate part-time or full-time enrollment
⚠️ Note: Some foundational genetics courses (e.g., ANSC 5621, MCB 5426, 5452, 5454) are offered by other departments and may require in-person attendance at the Storrs campus.
Personalized Planning
You’ll work one-on-one with your advisor to:
- Choose from a rotating menu of approved courses
- Incorporate internships, capstone work, or directed studies
- Build a schedule that fits your goals and availability
Sample Courses (Subject to Change)
(Offerings vary by semester)
| Course | Course Name | Campus |
| AH 5700 | Ethical Considerations in Genetics Research and Testing | Storrs |
| ANSC 5621 | Frontiers in Animal Embryo Biotechnology | Storrs |
| EPSY 5318 | Human Growth and Development over the Lifespan: Implications for Counselors | Storrs |
| GRAD 6001 | Fundamentals Teaching and Learning | Storrs |
| ISG 5100 | Foundations of Genetic and Genomic Medicine | Online |
| ISG 5102 | Clinical Applications of Genetic and Genomic Technologies | Online |
| ISG 5730 | Professional Skills and Competencies | Online |
| ISG 5301 | Concepts in Genomic Data Analysis I | Online |
| ISG 5311 | Genomic Data Analysis in Practice I | Online |
| KINS 5515 | Scientific Presentations | Storrs |
| MCB 5426 | Genetic engineering and functional genomics | Storrs |
| MCB 5445 | Genome dynamics and epigenetics | Storrs |
| MCB 5452 | Problems in genetics of eukaryotes | Storrs |
| MEDS 5309 | Molecular Basis of Disease | Farmington |
| MEDS 5369 | Advanced Genetics and Molecular Biology | Farmington |
| MEDS 5418 | Stem Cells and Regenerative Biology | Farmington |
| NURS 5020 | Statistical Methods in Health Science Research | online |
| NURS 5111 | Healthcare Innovation Theory and Application | Storrs |
| PSYC 5120 | Health Psychology | Storrs |
| PUBH 5403 | Health Administration | Storrs |
| PUBH 5406 | Law and Public health | Storrs |
- Not all courses are offered every semester, and some may have prerequisites or require instructor consent.
- Explore full course descriptions at UConn Graduate Course Catalog