PhD Genetics at University of Georgia

Programme overview

Research in genetics has brought about one of the major scientific revolutions of humankind. The advent of recombinant DNA technology provided the tools to isolate, sequence and characterize genes, the building blocks of life. Evolutionary biology has allowed us to reconstruct the history and selective pressures acting to shape those genes.

Faculty: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include GENE 8100 Foundations of Genetic Analysis; GENE 8300 (1 hour) Introduction to Scientific Research Writing; GENE 8620 (1 hour) Rigor and Reproducibility in Genetics Research; GENE 8880 (1 hour) Directed Study in Research Communication; GENE 9000 Doctoral Research.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates have gone on to academic careers as research and teaching faculty at top-ranked universities and liberal arts colleges. Other graduates pursue successful non-academic careers with government agencies and in industry (e.g., as program scientists, data analysts).

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Application information

Entry requirements

1. Apply to a gateway program: Integrated Life Sciences ( http://ils.uga.edu /) or Integrated Plant Sciences ( https://ips.uga.edu /) a) Application deadline is December 1 for the following fall b) GRE is not required but accepted as supplemental application material 2. Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: a) Three letters of recommendation b) C.V. c) Statement of Purpose (emphasizing career goals, objectives, and research plans) d) Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA) Although there are no formal course requirements for admission, your previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in genetics (e.g., coursework in genetics, work experience, research experience, publications, presentations, REU participation, MS or senior thesis). A MS is not required for admission. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificat

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.

Duration: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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