Overview
The application process for the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program has the following main steps:
| Step | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Register for the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match through National Matching Services | You will need to include your NMS ID number with your application |
| Submit an online admissions application to the UAMS College of Health Professions through Workday | Dec 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Central time |
| UAMS Workday autogenerated notices sent to applicant’s references (after application submitted) | Dec 15, 2025 |
| CHP Admissions Office closed. Applicants should email GCTrainingProgram@uams.edu if they have questions or concerns regarding their applications. | Dec 22, 2025 to Jan 2, 2026 |
| Official transcripts, international transcript reviews, GRE test results (optional), and TOEFL test results (if required) received by CHP Admissions Office | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Personal Statement, Resume/CV, Three Reference Forms and Letters of Recommendation received in Workday | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Admissions Committee holistic review of all completed applications | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Offers to interview emailed | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Admissions Interviews (via Zoom) | Feb and Mar 2026 – exact dates to be determined |
| Genetic Counseling Admissions Match Day | Mid-Apr 2026 (date to be announced soon) by noon Eastern time |
| Matched applicants receive a formal letter offer of admission from the UAMS Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program | 10 days after Match Day |
| Matched applicants formally accept offer of admission in UAMS Workday | May 8, 2026 |
Additional Requirements if Admitted
If the applicant is admitted to the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program, additional requirements must be met before they enroll in the program.
- Receipt of state authorization for out-of-state distance education and/or out-of-state clinical placement (if applicable)
- Submission of the UAMS Student Pre-Enrollment Medical Form
- Major medical health insurance coverage that meets minimum standards as designated by UAMS
- Completion of a criminal background check and drug screen
Re-Applying and Re-Admission
Students who have applied for a previous admission cycle or who withdraw or are dismissed from the UAMS College of Health Professions for any reason must re-apply for admission. Refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website for details about the process.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program is Dec. 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Central time. Applications not completed online by this date may not be considered for admission to the program.
UAMS Online Admission Application Through Workday
To apply to a UAMS College of Health Professions degree program, you must complete the online admission application through Workday. You will find this application under “UAMS CHP Applicant Home (Graduate and Professional)”. Please note that a non-refundable fee of $40 is required and must be submitted along with your application.
You can save your application and return to it at a later date. However, it will not be considered for review until it is submitted and the application fee is paid. After submitting your application, you will need to return to the application site to complete any remaining action items related to your application.
Personal Statement
After submitting the application, click back on the application in Workday to view Action Items. The personal statement should be uploaded to the appropriate Action Item.
Your personal statement must be received by Jan. 9, 2026.
For more details about the requirements for the personal statement, please refer to the admission requirements.
Personal References
On the UAMS Online Admission Application, provide the names and email addresses of three people who are capable and qualified to judge how well you would perform as a student in the program.
After you submit and pay your application fee, an email containing instructions for completing and submitting the reference form and a letter of recommendation will be automatically generated and sent to the provided references.
The reference forms and letters of recommendation must be submitted by the references no later than Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
Personal Resume or Curriculum Vitae
After submitting the application, click back on the application in Workday to view Action Items. The resume or curriculum vitae should be uploaded to the appropriate Action Item.
Your resume or curriculum vitae must be received Jan. 9, 2026.
For more details about the requirements for the personal resume or curriculum vitae, please refer to the admission requirements.
Submit Requested Materials
Official Transcripts
Arrange for each post-secondary academic institution you have attended to forward an official transcript of your coursework. If college courses were taken concurrently while high school through an accredited institution of higher education, please be sure to include a transcript from that school as well.
Official transcripts should be sent directly to the UAMS College of Health Professions Admissions Office either electronically or via mail.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Health Professions
4301 W. Markham Street, Slot 619
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Email: CHPAdmissions@uams.edu
The deadline to submit official transcripts is Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
For more detailed information about official transcripts, please refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website.
Note: Applicants who are enrolled in courses during the fall 2025 term may upload an unofficial transcript to their UAMS Online Admission Application and have official transcripts sent by the deadline in January.
If you have questions, please review the Transcript FAQ page or contact the UAMS College of Health Professions Admissions Office at CHPAdmissions@UAMS.edu.
International Transcripts
If an applicant is basing their eligibility on credits from an international institution, they are required to arrange for the official transcript or copy to be evaluated by Education Credential Evaluators Inc. or World Education Services.
An official copy of the evaluation must be sent directly to the UAMS College of Health Professions from the respective agency.
Refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website for details about the evaluation of international transcripts.
Official Graduate Record Examinations General Test Scores — Optional
Applicants may submit general GRE test scores as evidence of readiness for graduate school. Applicants with GPA scores less than 3.0 should consider submitting GRE General Test scores. The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program will use a super score for applicants who have taken the GRE more than once.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Health Professions GRE code is 6146. This code is used when sending official GRE scores to the UAMS College of Health Professions.
English Fluency and Literacy Test Scores
All applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English, are required to demonstrate fluency (speaking) and literacy (reading and writing). The Test of English as a Foreign Language and the International English Language Testing System are the two accepted tests for this purpose.
An official copy of the test scores must be sent directly to UAMS from the respective testing service.
Refer to the English Fluency and Literacy Requirement policy for more details.
Admission Interview
After the application deadline, the admissions committee will review all applications. Applications that are incomplete after Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, may not be considered for admission.
Applicants selected for the interview process will be notified by email. Virtual interviews will be conducted in late February to late March via live interactive video using Zoom. All interviewees must have a webcam so they can be seen at all times during the interview.
Only applicants who complete the full interview process will be considered for inclusion on the rank-list during the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match.
Additional Requirements Once Admitted
If the applicant is admitted to the program, the following additional requirements must be met before they enroll in the program.
Additional Official Transcripts
If you are accepted into the program, you will also need to provide official transcripts to UAMS reflecting the completion of your degree and any courses that were in progress at the time of the application deadline. Refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website for details about submitting official transcripts to the college.
State Authorization of Distance Education and Clinical Placement
Students enrolling in a distance education program who are not residing in Arkansas, as well as students who are going to a state other than Arkansas for clinical experience, must have prior approval from that state’s higher education agency. Federal Program Integrity standards require UAMS to gain this approval.
Fortunately, Arkansas along with many other states have joined the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. Members of the SARA provide automatic approval to other member states to “operate” in that state. More information on state authorization for distance education to include out-of-state clinical placement of students can be found on the UAMS Academic Affairs website.
Should you have any questions regarding state authorization or the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, please contact Tina Maddox, Ph.D., associate dean for academic affairs, at 501-686-5730 or TMaddox@uams.edu.
Immunizations and Tests
Accepted students must show documentation of certain required immunizations or tests prior to enrolling in a UAMS College of Health Professions program. Refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website for details.
Pre-Enrollment Medical Form
Thirty days prior to their first semester’s registration, all individuals admitted must submit the UAMS Student Pre-Enrollment Medical Form. This form is used by UAMS Student and Employee Health Services to verify required immunizations and to establish a baseline for treating illnesses occurring after admission.
Health Insurance
All students admitted to a UAMS College of Health Professions degree or certificate program are required to have major medical health insurance coverage at all times that meet minimum standards as designated by UAMS. For health insurance information, please refer to the UAMS Student Life website.
Background Check and Drug Screen
When required, admitted applicants or students must obtain a criminal background check and drug screen. Background checks and drug screens are meant to ensure the safety and compliance of all UAMS College of Health Professions students with various clinical sites. Refer to the Background Checks and Drug Screens for Applicants and Students policy for more information.
If you have questions or concerns on these two items, please contact Phyllis Fields, associate dean for student affairs at PAFields@uams.edu or 501-686-5730.