Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Genetics 36 months PHD Program By University of Utah |Top Universities

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Genetics

Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

PHD

Our program provides outstanding training for a Ph.D. degree in genetics, with special emphasis on human and developmental genetics. We seek to train scientists who have a critical and broad understanding of the many facets of genetics. Training is primarily provided through research in a productive and stimulating laboratory environment. This individualized training is supplemented with a range of opportunities to learn many diverse aspects of genetics through organized journal clubs, joint group meetings, special topics courses, lecture courses, seminar series, and departmental retreats. Our goal is to prepare students for a range of academic, government, and commercial positions that demand independence, critical skills, and research experience. Learning Outcomes Students should demonstrate a broad understanding of genetics. Students should demonstrate a deep understanding of at least one area of contemporary genetic research. Students should be able to critically evaluate contemporary research literature and research programs. Students should be able to develop and defend, in writing and orally, an original research proposal in genetics. Students should accomplish original research that provides new insights to basic biomedical processes. Students should be prepared to design, justify, and conduct novel genetic research with a high degree of independence.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

PHD

Our program provides outstanding training for a Ph.D. degree in genetics, with special emphasis on human and developmental genetics. We seek to train scientists who have a critical and broad understanding of the many facets of genetics. Training is primarily provided through research in a productive and stimulating laboratory environment. This individualized training is supplemented with a range of opportunities to learn many diverse aspects of genetics through organized journal clubs, joint group meetings, special topics courses, lecture courses, seminar series, and departmental retreats. Our goal is to prepare students for a range of academic, government, and commercial positions that demand independence, critical skills, and research experience. Learning Outcomes Students should demonstrate a broad understanding of genetics. Students should demonstrate a deep understanding of at least one area of contemporary genetic research. Students should be able to critically evaluate contemporary research literature and research programs. Students should be able to develop and defend, in writing and orally, an original research proposal in genetics. Students should accomplish original research that provides new insights to basic biomedical processes. Students should be prepared to design, justify, and conduct novel genetic research with a high degree of independence.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
All international graduate applicants to the University of Utah must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized bachelor's degree. At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution. Other English Language Requirements: 550 on the TOEFL PBT (paper-based).

36 Months
Jan-2000

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