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20260412890The Master of Human Genetics at the Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University is designed to prepare highly qualified professionals with advanced knowledge and practical expertise in Molecular Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling. The program integrates advanced coursework with research to equip graduates with the competencies required to contribute to healthcare, scientific research, and the growing field of medical genetics. It offers two specialized tracks: Molecular Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling.
To lead globally in genetic counseling and molecular genetics through excellence in education, research, and patient care.
The Master of Human Genetics Program at King Abdulaziz University is committed to advancing genetic counseling and molecular genetics through rigorous education, pioneering research, and compassionate patient care.
Last Modified Date: 29/07/2026 - 7:49 PM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN 800 | Basic Human Genetics | 2 | None |
| GEN 820 | Fundamentals of molecular genetics | 2 | None |
| GEN 801 | Applied Human Genetics | 2 | None |
| GEN 821 | Techniques in molecular genetics | 3 | None |
| GEN 822 | Molecular diagnostics | 3 | None |
| GEN 819 | Advanced topics in Genetic counseling | 3 | None |
| GEN 806 | Bioinformatics introduction | 2 | None |
| GEN 895 | Human Genetic Seminars | 1 | None |
| GEN 805 | Psychosocial Genetic Counseling | 2 | None |
| GEN 894 | Research Methodology | 2 | None |
| GEN 803 | Genetic Disorders | 2 | None |
| GEN 809 | Ethical, legal and social aspects of Medical Genetics | 2 | None |
| GEN 817 | Clinical training site rotation | 3 | None |
| GEN 899 | Thesis | 10 | None |
Course Code: GEN 800
Course Code: GEN 820
Course Code: GEN 801
Course Code: GEN 821
Course Code: GEN 822
Course Code: GEN 819
Course Code: GEN 806
Course Code: GEN 895
Course Code: GEN 805
Course Code: GEN 894
Course Code: GEN 803
Course Code: GEN 809
Course Code: GEN 817
Course Code: GEN 899
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN 880 | Cancer Genetics | 2 | None |
| GEN870 | Psychological aspects of distressed families | 2 | None |
| GEN 840 | Prenatal Genetics | 2 | None |
| GEN 850 | Hereditary Hemolytic Disorders | 2 | None |
| GEN 804 | Clinical Genetics | 2 | None |
| GEN 807 | Developmental Genetics | 2 | None |
| GEN 810 | Biochemical Genetics | 2 | None |
| GEN 860 | Working with support groups | 2 | None |
Course Code: GEN 880
Course Code: GEN870
Course Code: GEN 840
Course Code: GEN 850
Course Code: GEN 804
Course Code: GEN 807
Course Code: GEN 810
Course Code: GEN 860
