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DEGREE OFFERED: |
Graduate Diploma in Genetic Counselling |
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PREREQUISITES: |
1. Saudi National, 2. Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Sciences,
Biology or related field with minimum cumulative grade point average of
3.0, 3. Academic Pre-requisites: Biology, General Chemistry,
Biochemistry, Genetics, Statistics, Epidemiology, 4. Volunteer or paid experience
in health care setting, genetics clinic or community counselling
service is highly desirable but not mandatory, 5. Pre-selection English
examinadtion administered by the Department of Training and Development, 6.
Candidates must have completed their undergraduate degree within 4
years of applying to this program |
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CLASSES BEGIN: |
March |
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DURATION OF COURSE: |
Four 18 week semesters, One 6 month clinical
clinical rotations |
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: |
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CURRICULUM: |
English Language, Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology I, Introduction to Medical Terminology, Basic Clinical Psychology, Principle of Computer Operation, Introduction to Research Methodology, Introduction to Human Genetics, Topics in Genetic Counselling I, Clinical Genetics Review Course, Human Population Genetics, Topics in Genetic Counselling II, Psychosocial Aspects of Genetic Counselling, The Genetic Basis of Inherited Disease, Cancer Genetic Counselling, Thesis, Biochemical Laboratory Practicum, Cytogenetics Laboratory Practicum, Molecular Genetics Practicum |
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CLINICAL TRAINING: |
Observational Rotation, Medical Genetics Clinic Practicum, Prenatal Clinic Practicum, Ultrasound Clinic Practicum, Advanced Medical Genetics Clinic Practicum |
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