Apply

To apply to the Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling, please apply online here. Use department code G10MS. Please use the department code G12MS for the dual-degree program in Genetic Counseling and Medical Humanities and Bioethics. The application deadline for Fall 2027 is Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time (CST).

The application requires a $95 application fee. Select applicants may be eligible for an application fee waiver. Please visit our Fee Waiver webpage for more information.

Application Materials

Please submit these required materials to apply.

Academic Statement [500-1000 words max]: Please refer to Northwestern Graduate School’s Essay Prompts. There is no need to address point four as we are not a research focused program. Do not simply repeat things you have accomplished as we have this information listed in your CV.
Personal Statement [125-250 words max]: Please refer to Northwestern Graduate School’s Essay Prompts. The Personal Statement should not duplicate the Academic Statement.
Program Specific Personal Statement [200-500 words max]: In this essay, please provide pivotal experiences, opportunities and/or challenges that have influenced your desire to be a genetic counselor.
CV or Resume
Letters of Recommendation:
- Submission of two (2) letters of recommendation.
- These must be submitted online through the application.
- They should come from people who know you well and can speak to your personal and academic qualifications for graduate school. Examples can include an academic such as a professor or lab supervisor. Letters from employers and volunteer experience supervisors are also acceptable.
- It is not advisable to submit letters from personal or family friends.
Transcripts
- Provide transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools you have attended. They can be either official or unofficial transcripts.
- Upload transcripts online. It is not necessary to send official transcripts unless an offer of admission is made and accepted.
- Note: If you are an international applicant from a non-U.S. university that does not offer classes in English and/or does not use the 4.0 grading system, we ask that you upload an evaluation through World Education Services or a similar service.
Supplemental Form:
- Form 1: Use the Supplemental Form to list prerequisite courses that are completed/in progress as well as any volunteering experience. Please upload the form to your online application.
- Form 2: Use the AI and Authenticity Attestation to certify that all content and information provided in this application are entirely the applicant's own work and information. Please upload the form to your online application.

Match

All students are required to sign up for the National Matching Services before applying. More information can be found at the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match website.

Dual-Degree Programs

Additional documents are required for applications to our Dual-Degree Program; visit the program page for more information.