Genetic and Genomic Counselling
Roadmap for responsible use of genome
NB! This programme has no intake in 2022!
We offer the opportunity to deepen student’s knowledge and skills related to genetics and genomic counselling area in innovative learning environments and achieve the ability to implement guidance tailored to the individual needs of clients.
In the studies, students have the opportunity to collaborate with research institutes, companies utilizing genetic information and international research groups. The studies also provide the ability to work in hospital, primary health care, companies and research groups in counseling and research related to genetics and genomic information.
The Master's degree from TAMK provides you with the opportunity to continue onwards to Doctoral studies in other universities.
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After completing the programme you will be able to promote high standards of practice, encourage professional growth and increase public awareness of genetic counselling. You will understand comprehensive and highly specialised concepts, methods and knowledge corresponding to the specialised competence in genetics and genomics, which are used as the basis for independent thinking and research.
We offer the global perspective to integrate the competence of a registered nurse, public health nurse, midwife or a biomedical laboratory scientist to the genetic-genomic area. When nurses and biomedical laboratory scientists are to deliver safe, quality care, they need to be able to demonstrate competence in genetics-genomics as it applies to their practice specialty. You will have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, always reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of this knowledge.
The language of the degree programme is English.
The studies include:
- human genetics and genomics
- medical and clinical aspects of genetic disease
- genetic and genomic counselling skills
- psychosocial and ethics aspects
- genetic law and guidelines
- genomic research
The degree carries a tuition fee of EUR 10 800 / academic year for non-EU/EEA students. Applicants must submit relevant documentation together with their application. If you are unsure about whether you'd be subject to tuition fees, check the 'Am I required to pay tuition fees?' section on the Studyinfo.fi application site.
Scholarships
Early bird waiver: If the first academic year is paid in full before 31 May, the amount is reduced by -1 500 eur (total to be paid 9 300 eur)
Academic award waiver: If the student completes 60 cr in the first year = 50% reduction is given for the remaining study time (excluding overtime, which carries a separate fee). If the student completes 45 cr in the first year = 25% reduction is given for the remaining study time (excluding overtime, which carries a separate fee).
Academic excellence scholarship: At the time of graduation, students may be eligible for significant Academic Excellence scholarships. These scholarships are governed by the TAMK's R&D Fund. They can be based on final thesis quality, excellence in project work, exceptional practical training success or other grounds set by the Fund.
The studies can be completed within one and half or two years alongside work as blended learning. Studies contain online learning, intensive weeks, independent study and team work.
The extent of the programme is 90 ETCS credits, consisting of Advanced professional studies (30 cr), Special master's level studies (25 cr), Optional studies (5 cr) and Master's thesis (30 cr).
Master's thesis is a development work with an international connection, prepared by using scientific research methods.
The Master's thesis project (30 credits) includes online seminars and is supported by methodological studies. During the seminars you have the opportunity to report the progress of your work and to get feedback.
As an applicant, you must have a feasible plan on a Master's thesis proposal which is submitted at the time of application.
The aim of the master's thesis is to develop research and development skills as well as the ability to apply research information and methods to the analysis and solution of phenomena occurring in working life. You can also discuss with your superviser about the possibility of writing a scientific article as a master's thesis.
You will be able to work independently in demanding expert tasks in genetic and genomic area and in international co-operation or as an entrepreneur.
In the education, you will achieve the competence of a master's degree in social and health care, which is comparable to the corresponding degrees in the EU countries (EQF 7).
Participants, with a variety of cultural backgrounds and located in different countires, bring a truly international and multicultural learning environment. Application of learned content happens in the students' own environment and thus in a global context.
In the studies, students have the opportunity to collaborate with research institutes, companies utilizing genetic information and international research groups. The studies also provide the ability to work in hospital, primary health care, companies and research groups in counseling and research related to genetics and genomic information.
You have the opportunity to conduct research on the field of genetic and genomic in a number of different environments, in multidisciplinary research groups. Alternatively, you can develop the operations of your own organization using scientific methods.
The Master's degree from TAMK provides you with the opportunity to continue onwards to Doctoral studies in other universities.
The Master's Degree in Genetic and Genomic Counselling does not have intake in 2022.
Carefully read through the general eligibility criteria and the programme-specific eligibility criteria and see whether you meet them.
For additional questions on applying, application documents and application process, please contact TAMK Admissions Office. For questions regarding the content of the programme, please contact Ms. Outi Kajula, outi.kajula(at)tuni.fi.
Apply via Open Path Application
TAMK Avoimen väylän erillishaku, kevät 2022
Hakuaika 2.-16.5.2022 klo 15.00
Student selection is based on studies at an Open University of Applied Sciences or at an Open University.
When you have completed a minimum of 20 credits at an Open University of Applied Sciences in Finland, you can apply to TAMK’s Master's Degree Programme during a separate application period. The open UAS studies must form a part of the degree programme you are applying to. Studies completed at any Open UAS in Finland are accepted. In addition to the required credits, you must hold one of the following: 1) a registered nurse or a biomedical laboratory science higher education degree from anywhere in the world or 2) a registered nurse, public health nurse, midwife or a biomedical laboratory science diploma from a Finnish vocational college (opistoaste) AND have a minimum of two years' (24 months) work experience in the relevant field after completing the degree. The work experience is valid for applying if the full 24 months will be accumulated prior to 31 July 2022.
- If you study at TAMK’s open UAS, the 20 credits must be completed by the end of the term (31 July/31 December).
- Open studies taken at other Universities of Applied Sciences must be completed by the end of the application period.
- The general expiry time for studies is ten years.
Work experience must be informed as full months. Part-time work will be converted into full-time such that 150 hours or 20 full working days (at least 7 hours per day) correspond to one month of work. Work experience does not have to be continuous or obtained from the same employer. Work experience will only be accepted if it is verified by a work certificate provided by the employer. Entrepreneurship will be accepted as work experience if the applicant can produce a certificate stating that he/she is or has been covered under the statutory YEL or MYEL pension scheme for entrepreneurs. You have until 31 July 2022 to complete work experience requirement.
Sufficient English language skills are required for degree programmes conducted in English.
The intake for Master Degree in Genetic and Genomic Counselling via Open UAS Path is 0-8. The number of selected students depends on how many seats are available in the relevant study group.
Student admission is based on the completed Open UAS studies and possible interview. Students must have sufficient oral and written English language skills. Student admission is only possible if there are seats available in the study group.
If necessary, applicants are ranked based on the following criteria:
- The completed studies are compatible with TAMK’s curriculum
- Study success at open university or open university of applied sciences
- Possible interview
The study right will be granted from the beginning of the next term.
Student admission is conditional until TAMK has checked the required transcript of records. The university of applied sciences may withdraw student admission on the following grounds:
- The applicant does not complete the required credits on time.
- The applicant does not hold a suitable higher education degree.
- The applicant does not have a minimum of two years' (24 months) work experience from the field.
- The applicant does not submit the certificates by the given deadline.
- The applicant has given false information on his/her open studies.
Tuition fees
If the applicant is a subject to a tuition fee, and is accepted as a student to such a degree programme which is required by law to charge tuition fees, the student will be charged a tuition fee.
There is no interview in this degree programme. The student selection is based on the study success of Open UAS.
Application step-by-step
- Read the detailed information and admission criteria of the degree programme of your choice thoroughly
- Apply via Studyinfo.fi portal during the application period
- Upload the requested attachments to your online application
- Make sure you get a confirmation email from Studyinfo.fi after sending your application
- Follow your email regularly. All information concerning your admission will be send by email, e.g. document requests and notice of admittance
- Confirm the offered study place in time
- Pay the tuition fee if needed
- Register as present
Application Documents
When you are applying with Open UAS and/or Open University credits, you must upload the transcript of records of open studies to your application form by 16 May at 3 p.m. at the latest.
- Transcript of records of your open UAS credits
- Bachelor's/higher education degree certificate
- Work certificates stating the minimum of 24 months of work experience after graduating to the degree
If your document is in other language than Finnish, Swedish or English, you also have to upload a copy of its authorised translation made by authorised translator. The translation has to be in Finnish, Swedish or English and it has to include the translator’s signature and stamp.
Work certificates should be on company headed paper, unofficial testimonials by email or hand-written documents cannot be accepted.
Documents of Admitted Applicants
If you are admitted to a degree programme via the Open Path application, you must upload your up-to-date transcript of records of open studies to your application form or to TAMK Admissions Office by email admissions.tamk [at] tuni.fi by 31 July at 3 p.m. at the latest.
Student admission is conditional until TAMK has checked the relevant transcript of records of open studies. TAMK may withdraw student admission if you don't submit the certificates by the given deadline or you have given false information on your open studies.
Student admission results are published on 28 June at the latest.
Applicants will be informed of the decision by email or they can check the result on My Studyinfo Service.
Confirm the offered study place in time
Admitted applicants must confirm their study place by logging into Studyinfo.fi portal by 31 July 2022 at 3 p.m. at the latest. If the confirmation has not been done by the set date and time, the applicant will lose the offered study place.
The confirmation of study place is binding and it cannot be changed afterwards.
One study place
Please notice, you can only accept one study place among Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Finland starting during the same academic semester (1 Aug-31 Dec/1 Jan-31 Jul). Even if you register as absent or quit your studies, you cannot accept another study place during the same academic semester. More information available here: One study place per term provision.
Enroll for studies
When accepting the study place, you also have to register as present to your studies at TAMK on the Studyinfo.fi portal.
You may register as absent for the academic year for the following reasons only:
- Finnish military service under the Conscription Act (1438/2007), Non-Military Service Act (1446/2007), or Act on Women's Voluntary Military Service (194/1995);
- maternity, paternity or parental leave;
- the student cannot begin studies due to being incapacitated by personal illness or injury.
If you register as absent, you must prove the legal grounds for your absence. TAMK requires you to present these documents by 31 July at 3 p.m. at the latest. Documents must be delivered to TAMK Admissions Office.
Appeals
If you believe that there has been a mistake in the student selection or the set admission criteria have not been applied correctly, you can submit a written request for rectification of the student selection decision addressed to TAMK Board of Examiners within 14 days after the student selection results have been published.
Always check the admission criteria of the programme first and contact to TAMK Admissions Office before writing the request. If the issue cannot be solved by the admissions officials, you are advised to submit a written request for rectification.