Genetics and Genome Sciences (Master's) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Genetics and Genome Sciences trains students for careers in genetics and genomics and is offered under a thesis plan only.

Faculty: College of Natural Science | Department: Genetics and Genome Sciences (interdepartmental, College of Natural Science) | Duration: 30 credits (Plan A, thesis) | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

BMB 801 Molecular Biology, GEN 810, one of MMG 833 or 835, 4 to 10 credits of thesis research, a written thesis, final seminar and oral exam, within at least 30 credits (minimum 20 of coursework).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Considered by the Genetics and Genome Sciences Executive Committee: an undergraduate major in the biological sciences, acceptable GPA, a statement of objectives and three letters of recommendation.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May) in the MPH programme; intake terms for other graduate programmes are set by each department or program.

The graduate application fee is $75 for domestic and international applicants, with one fee per application; applicants may submit up to two applications to different graduate majors per semester. Applications are reviewed by the department or program, which sets its own deadlines.

MPH application deadlines (SOPHAS completion): fall May 18, spring October 18, summer February 15; MSU supplemental application: fall June 1, spring November 1, summer March 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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