Genetic Counselling

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from 03/02/2021 to 05/20/2021
from 07/19/2021 to 07/26/2021

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Total Estimated Investment

International Student 4000€ *2

CPLP Students 2200€ *2

European Student 1250€ *2

  • 2 Years
  • 13, September, 2021
  • Porto, Portugal
  • PT / EN

Description

This Master Degree provides access to the new profession of Genetic Counsellor in Europe. It has been accredited by the European Board of Medical Genetics and by A3ES (the Portuguese accreditation agency for university courses). Its main objective is to educate and train health professionals for the practice of genetic counselling. Genetic Counsellors who obtain the degree are expected to integrate later the multidisciplinary teams of clinical genetics services. Successful trainees should be able to counsel independently in those clinical situations most often encountered in the practice of the profession, in a non-directive way, that is adequate to the needs of their consultands, providing them the necessary information that facilitates their decision-making process and enables them to make freely their own informed choices, as well as subsequently support them in the choices they make.

For whom?

Only those with a previous Degree in Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Medicine or related areas of health sciences, preferentially with documented previous experience with patients in a clinical setting will be admitted to the selection process.

Why this master?

The Master in Genetic Counselling (MAG), at ICBAS, U.Porto, is one among 5 European programmes, enabling access to the profession of genetic counsellor, which is emerging in Europe. After its accreditation by the EBMG (https://www.ebmg.eu/), MAG will provide access to the practice of genetic counselling in Europe.

Professional Opportunities

Students who graduate should be competent, demanding and rigorous professionals, who are able to contribute with their proficiency and acquired competencies to improve quality of the clinical genetics services they integrate, promoting continuous education, to train other health professionals and to perform research in genetic counselling.

Partnerships

MAG is part of the Transnational Alliance for Genetic Counseling, a world partnership of 18 countries. Milena Paneque represents MAG and is part of its Board of Directors. TAGC connects the global community of genetic counsellors and promotes communication and collaboration among existing international programmes.
Jorge Sequeiros was a founder and member of the Board and Milena Paneque is current Chair of the Executive Board of the EBMG (https://www.ebmg.eu/).

This master has  partnerships with:

CHUP – Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto
CHUC – Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra
CHULN – Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Norte
CHULC – Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central
Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid

Programme

1st semester (Year 1)
Basic Genetics
Bioethics and Genetics
 Principles and Techniques of Genetic Counseling I
Psychosocial genetics I
Free Option 1S: Option Genetics I Option Genetics II UP Free Option Health Option Research Methods
2nd semester (Year 1)
Principles and Techniques of Genetic Counseling II
Genetics in Cancer
Clinical Molecular Genetics
Psychosocial genetics II
Medical Genetics
Genetics in Paediatrics
Genetics in Neurological Disorders
Free Option 2S: Health Option
3rd and 4th semester (Year 2)
Research Seminar/ Professionalizing Internship

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Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira,
228 4050-313 Porto
Portugal

TESTIMONIALS

“The Master's course provided me with a constant exchange of experiences and outings to several renowned institutions, which resulted in the creation of contacts and learning with renowned professors and researchers in this area, offering me a wide range of opportunities”
Ana Amaral (2019/21)
Ana Amaral (2019/21)
“This MSc allowed me to explore a broad diversity of subjects, while at the same time specifying my growing interests in particular ocean matters. The professional panel of teachers was and keeps on being, without doubt, incredibly helpful and available at all times. I feel like I've grown personally and professionally because of this MSc, and I am very glad that I chose this programme."
Gisela Costa (2020/21)
Gisela Costa (2020/21)
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