Advocacy
Initiating or participating in existing efforts to create improvements for areas of need
Accountability
To oneself, to others, to responsibilities
The admissions process at Northwestern University begins in the fall and ends with the national acceptance date. The number of applications varies yearly, but Northwestern receives about 300 applications per year from students of diverse backgrounds and accepts 20 students.
General Admissions Timeline
- Online Application: Typically opens in September with the deadline in mid-December
- Interview Invitations: Sent in late February
- Interviews: Held in late March and early April
- National Match Day: Typically end of April or beginning of May
Northwestern Values
Northwestern values many different experiences in our applicants, including past work and life experiences. We accept both applicants who have recently graduated and those who have worked for several years before making the decision to attend graduate school.
The Northwestern Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling has identified certain characteristics that it values in its students and graduates, which we will be evaluating in our applicants throughout the admissions process:
Diverse Perspectives
Contributing one's own unique voice and lived experiences
Innovation
Thinking creatively to identify novel solutions to challenges
Humility
Valuing the perspectives of others through self-awareness, open-mindedness, and collaboration
About Admissions
Learn more about how to apply and what we look for.
Dual-Degree Program
We offer motivated students the opportunity to earn a Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics in conjunction with the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling. Northwestern University is one of the only universities in the country to offer such a unique dual-degree program.
Questions? Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding admissions requirements, please contact the graduate program at geneticcounseling@northwestern.edu or call 312-503-7118.Admissions Policy
It is the policy of Northwestern University not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, handicap or veteran status in matters of admission, employment, housing or service or in the educational programs or activities that it operates, in accordance with civil rights legislation and university commitment. Northwestern University reserves the right to change without notice any statement concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, curricula and courses.