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I'm thinking about going to college to be a genetic counselor. But I want to know how much they make, I've done some research and found different prices with major gaps in between them. I also want to know like what you study the last to years of getting your masters for it, and how the last two years of a masters work. Like do you stay at the university or take certain classes, just in general how it works that works. And anything else that you can tell me about being and getting your degree for genetic counseling. Thank You!
2 answers - Asked By: Amanda70 - 4/1/2008
I am a junior and High School and I've been thinking about what job I want to pursue in the future. I loved when we studies genetics in Biology and I would like to become either a genetic counselor or engineer. I want to know: A. Difference between the two. B. Which choice has better job oportunities C. Aprox. salery of the two D. What to major in college and how many years of school after high school. Thank you!
2 answers - Asked By: steved1990 - 11/24/2007
I really enjoy the science of genetics and a genetic counselor pays a little bit more than an r.d. but there are more r.d. jobs available.
2 answers - Asked By: harley grayson - 11/5/2010
My bio teacher was a geneticist and I really want to be a genetic counselor so I talked to him about it. He said genetic counselors do not need a medical degree but everywhere online says you need at least nursing. What classes do I need?
1 answer - Asked By: Stephanie </3 - 3/4/2010
And what is the role of a Genetic Counselor in research-oriented (as opposed to patient-oriented) setting? *Please don't just give me a link to another website. I'm looking for some real insight if possible.*
3 answers - Asked By: corin_li - 11/30/2006
I am currently enrolled at a university. I wish to be a genetic counselor, but I fear that my GPA will never be high enough. Is there any other job that requires a low GPA?
2 answers - Asked By: whirlofwings - 2/13/2013
I graduated in May with a degree in Biology. I want to eventually become a genetic counselor. The grad programs want you to have experience working with individuals with disabilities. I would love to do that but I don't have any experience. I have a lot of experience working with children bit none with children with disabilities.
2 answers - Asked By: Erin - 9/24/2010
I am looking into careers/college at the moment, and it seems like genetic counseling is perfect for me...however, is there a need for genetic counselors? Would I be able to get a job that is stable and that pays well?... any suggestions for other careers? thank you so much:)
4 answers - Asked By: miss elinor - 4/12/2007
I'm thinking about pursuing a career in genetics, but I'm not really sure what jobs are available in the field. The only one I know of, and that I have information about, is a genetic counselor. Any others? Also, can you give me any information on the career you "Suggest" ? Thanks!
3 answers - Asked By: lil_bit_country - 6/28/2006
I was OK until I got back from seeing the genetic counselor. When I talked to my husband about it he said oh don't worry about it - thats the genetic counselors and the doctors job to scare you. They have to tell you all of the facts. Can you give me some stories about how the hearing the "facts" frightened you?
1 answer - Asked By: tulips - 6/12/2008
I'm finishing Associate Degree in Health Science this year. Next year, I'll be enrolling in a local college for Biology or Genetics. Ultimately, I would like to become a genetic counselor but it will take a few more year. Meanwhile, I would like to work in a Lab dealing with genetic testings. Where would I find jobs like that ? Where should I look ? I check at Monster but their categories are too broad.
2 answers - Asked By: stayhomemom - 4/24/2009
I am seriously thinking about going back to school and was wondering if you all could help me think of jobs an anthropologist major might qualify for, outside of teaching?
1 answer - Asked By: ihcuids - 1/14/2009
I have to pretend i am a genetics counselor and make a report. Problem is: she told us to make the report look professional, but I don't know what that looks like.
1 answer - Asked By: <3 love <3 hearts <3 - 12/8/2009
I am currently in high school, and I plan to major in biology in college. So, I was wondering what some of the more interesting careers this major can lead to are. I love exotic animals and I think something like studying them would be an awesome job.
4 answers - Asked By: M-Kli - 5/12/2008
So hypothetically if I had a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Ph.D. in Psychology and planned to get a job as a psychiatrist. But I couldn't find a job, what other jobs would be available to me with a Ph.D in Psychology and a Doctor of Medicine degree?
2 answers - Asked By: Amy M - 10/4/2008
I will graduate soon with a BS in Psychology. What is a job that I can get and what will the pay be? I plan on going to law school but I will have one year between undergrad and law school in which I will need a job. Also, I have a DUI from my teenage years, can I still find a job? I am really depressed about my DUI. Tell me what kinds of jobs I can get.
7 answers - Asked By: Lindsey - 12/21/2008
Just what it asks and also hows the job market for it? Thanks and the best answer that answers all of those accurately will get the t********s!
1 answer - Asked By: - 8/14/2012
Just what it asks and also hows the job market for it? Thanks and the best answer that answers all of those accurately will get the t********s!
1 answer - Asked By: - 8/14/2012
I am a sophomore in high school and i want to work with DNA when i grow up. I would love to have a job that is high pay, but any job with DNA would do now for me. So please help me think of jobs that involve DNA. Thank you.
3 answers - Asked By: Ozzy Osbourne - 1/27/2011
Im interested in genetic mutation specificly in humans so does anybody know any careers that deal with that?
4 answers - Asked By: Rachel - 7/8/2011
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Provides information and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders and to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions.
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