Eligibility Requirements

The application process for the Fall 2027 cohort will open on Tuesday, September 1.  Applications will be due by 5 p.m. EST on Thursday December 10, 2026.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

• Register for the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match with National Matching Services (NMS)

• Submit transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended

  • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but admitted candidates will be required to send an official transcript prior to matriculation

  • Candidates should send an updated transcript if grades from Fall courses are not available by the application deadline

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

    • Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for more information.

    • If more than one college degree is obtained (Bachelor's or beyond), the highest GPA is considered.

• Demonstrate successful completion of course prerequisites:

  • One semester or quarter of genetics

  • One semester or quarter of psychology

  • One semester or quarter of statistics

  • One semester or quarter of biochemistry

Note: Genetics must be completed no later than the Fall semester of the year of application. One other prerequisite can be taken the following Spring, but applicants will be required to demonstrate proof of enrollment and satisfactory progress to be considered for admission.

• GRE scores (Optional)
  

  • For some applicants, submitting GRE scores may provide additional context to strengthen their application. We encourage applicants to carefully consider whether submitting GRE scores will meaningfully enhance their application.

  • This may be particularly helpful for individuals who:

    • Feel their academic record (e.g., GPA and/or specific prerequisite coursework) does not fully reflect their academic abilities

    • Have limited quantitative or science coursework and wish to demonstrate readiness through standardized testing

    • Would like to provide an additional data point to complement other aspects of their application

  • While we do not have a minimum or cutoff score, historic GRE performance data is available in the GC Admissions Match Statistics published by National Matching Services.

  • GRE scores older than five years will not be considered. 

  • Applicants who choose to submit GRE scores should use the GRE Designated Institution (DI) Code 6348. A copy of the GRE score report should also be uploaded to the application portal.

If you have other questions regarding prerequisites email us.

International students are welcome to apply to the Emory Genetic Counseling Training Program. Applicants who attended undergraduate or prior graduate programs outside of the United States must submit an official Credentialing Evaluation Report (e.g. WES) from each institution attended.

The TOEFL is also required.

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Emory University, Allied Health Programs.