PhD Genetics at University of New Hampshire

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary PhD integrating molecular and cellular biology with environmental and evolutionary genetics and genomics across microbial, plant and animal systems. Research areas include genomics and bioinformatics, epigenetics, microbial ecology, plant genomics, cancer genetics and molecular parasitology. Students rotate through labs on entry and are typically funded through assistantships.

Department: Genetics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

Coursework is planned with a guidance committee, with a seminar each semester, written and oral qualifying exams, and a dissertation based on original research with a public seminar and oral defense.

Career pathways

Graduates become research directors in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, principal investigators, or college and university teachers and researchers.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Foundational coursework in biology, chemistry (including organic chemistry), physics and mathematics (gaps can be corrected in the first year); TOEFL for applicants from non-English-speaking countries; three letters of recommendation; a personal statement covering research interests and two or three potential Genetics faculty thesis advisors. UNH Graduate School (all programmes, international applicants): English proficiency minimums are TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 59 or Duolingo 120, with waivers available for applicants with English-medium degrees; GRE/GMAT requirements are set by each programme.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

Explore more study programmes

STEM