The two-year programs consist of coursework and clinical rotations within genetics departments, where students obtain clinical experience. There are currently two programs in Canada that offer a Master of Science degree in Genetic Counselling. It is anticipated that a third program in Canada will soon be approved. G enetic counsellors are medical professionals who work as part of a team, usually with a geneticist. The team might also include physicians, health care professionals from other specialties such as oncologists, obstetricians, dieticians, social workers and nurses.
Most genetic counsellors work in a hospital or research facility.