The Genetic Counseling Master's Program at UB is a holistic training program that fluidly adapts to the dynamic and complex relationship between scientific knowledge and humanistic decision-making. Our mission is to train socially and culturally conscious genetic counselors, who will advance health in the region by increasing access to genetics and genomic medicine for all people.

Graduate students will benefit from our unique transdisciplinary approach to education and emphasis on community engagement. They will be prepared to fill diverse roles in academia, clinical practice, public health policy, pharmacogenomics and biotechnology, government, or industry.

• integrate cutting-edge scientific knowledge with counseling and communication skills
• collaborate with various academic units, hospitals, and other relevant organizations through fieldwork and community-based participatory research
• prioritize scholarly engagement in the areas of cultural humility and health equity
• explore the ethical, social, and legal ramifications of genetic/genomic information for diverse populations
• advocate for the recognition and expansion of genetic counseling services in Western New York
• foster community pride and service

The Genetic Counseling Graduate Program is pursuing accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling. This allows future graduates to sit for the certification examination offered by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. The Certified Genetic Counselor credential is the gold standard in the genetic counseling profession.