Genetic and Genomic Counselling

You will be given a thorough grounding in human genomics, genetics, genetic analysis and bioinformatics, in communication and counselling skills, and in the skills required for you to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing genetic and genomic counselling for families under theGenetic and Genomic Counselling program delivered by Cardiff University.

The primary aim of this Genetic and Genomic Counselling course offered by Cardiff University is to train graduates interested in the clinical application of advances in human genetics and genomics so that they can provide and critically evaluate genetic and genomic counselling services.

Key facts

This is an innovative, part-time, largely distance-learning course. This opens up our well-established training expertise to an international audience, as it removes the need for you to relocate to Cardiff for full-time study to train as a genetic counsellor. Instead, you will attend short intensive teaching blocks in Wales and engage in online learning throughout the remainder of each year.

The course is particularly suitable for students interested in pursuing a career as a genetic counsellor. It is designed to meet the UK Genetic Counsellor Registration Board (GCRB) Set ‘A’ educational requirement to submit a Notification of Intention to Register with the GCRB (see www.gcrb.org.uk/), as well as the European Board of Medical Genetics (EBMG Genetic Counsellors division) educational requirement to submit a Notification of Intention to Register with the EBMG.

Courses include:

• Counselling and Communication Skills

• Introduction to Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Science and Bioinformatics

• Applied Genetics and Bioinformatics in Clinical Care

• Advanced Genetic and Genomic Counselling

• Placement: Genetic and Genomic Counselling