Watt, C.M., Jackson, M., Sharp, L. , Marks, L. and Tobias, E.S. (2015) Developing a Master of Science in Genetic and Genomic Counseling in Scotland: a Collaboration Between the West of Scotland Genetic Services and the University of Glasgow. European Society for Human Genetics Conference, Glasgow, UK, 06-09 Jun 2015.
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Abstract
Members of the West of Scotland genetics service contribute to the University of Glasgow’s Master of Science (MSc) in medical genetics. The course was established in 1984 and runs annually for 30 students. In 2014 it was awarded the United Kingdom (UK) Prospects Postgraduate Award for best Postgraduate Teaching Team. Each year undergraduate and post graduate students ask about becoming genetic counsellors in Scotland. Currently in the UK there are two MSc courses in genetic counselling one based at Manchester University in England and the other at the University of Cardiff in Wales. Both these courses are accredited by the Genetic Counsellor Registration Board (GCRB) and the European Board of Medical Genetics (EBMG). For Scottish students wishing to become registered genetic counsellors in the UK this means applying to courses in Manchester and Cardiff. Genetic counsellors in Scotland are now working with Glasgow University to develop a MSc in genetic and genomic counselling which will run alongside the medical genetics course. This new course will have to meet Masters level for university approval and it will have to meet the EBMG and GCRB criteria for accreditation. The team have sought opinions from experts in the fields of genetic counselling and education which have proved invaluable highlighting areas for improvement to ensure the MSc in genetic and genomic counselling course meets the required standards. The course will be based at the university’s new education centre at South Glasgow University Hospitals. The course is seeking accreditation prior to enrolling students.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Sharp, Dr Laura and Marks, Dr Leah |
| Authors: | Watt, C.M., Jackson, M., Sharp, L., Marks, L., and Tobias, E.S. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
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