Section 1. Eligibility to register

It is an educational standard that all registered genetic counsellors should be educated at Master level, this should be a Master degree in genetic counselling. Master level degrees for training and education of genetic counsellors should comply with the recommended core curriculum.  A list of the Master level courses offered in Europe and approved by the EBMG can be found under the Normal route section. Graduates of the Master level courses that do not comply with the EBMG core curriculum may not be eligible for registration, or may be asked to complete additional practical experience or provide additional proof of competence (above what is normally required) before they can be registered. Potential applicants who may fall into these groups should contact the EBMG Genetic Nurse and Genetic Counsellor Division to discuss their own situation at gcgn.ebmg(at)gmail.com.

Alternative registration routes are available for applicants who graduated from an MSc Genetic Counselling program prior to 2012 when EBMG was formed (Route A) or for applicants who have graduated from an MSc Genetic Counselling program not accredited by the EBMG at the time of their graduation (Route C). Detailed information on the alternative routes can be found under section 3.2.

New applications are no longer accepted under the Grandfather clause, which expired October 2020.

Last updated: 3 July 2023