University Catalog 2024-2025

Medical Genetics and Genomics, MS

The Hayward Genetics Center offers a 1-year, post-baccalaureate Master in Medical Genetics and Genomics. This multidisciplinary program gives graduates an in-depth understanding of the rapidly advancing field of clinical medical genetics and genomics. It is designed to prepare qualified individuals for careers in the health sciences, and to provide an educational experience that will enhance the opportunity of being admitted into a postgraduate professional school such as medical school, genetic counseling or PhD programs.

  • Most of our students are pre-med, and while it varies from year to year, we estimate that over 90% of our graduates who apply to medical school or osteopathy school have been accepted in subsequent years.
     
  • In addition to medical school, graduates from our program have also gone on to other careers including dental school, PhD programs, genetic counseling masters programs, and working with biomedical technology companies.
     
  • The curriculum includes courses that cover the same material as the Tulane Medical School’s first year Medical Genetics and Medical Biochemistry courses.
     
  • We offer clinical shadowing opportunities in the Tulane Genetics clinics

To request more information regarding the Masters program please contact:

Dr. Karen Weissbecker
Director of Graduate Education
Hayward Genetics Center
Tulane University School of Medicine
1430 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-2699
Telephone: 504 988-6242
Email: kremer@tulane.edu