Overview
Students enrolling in the program are encouraged to obtain a broad background in genetics while being flexible enough to permit students to choose a program of formal courses that fits their individual needs. Courses are chosen from the Genetics Program list as well as from participating departments.
Features
- Currently, about 40 Ph.D. students are enrolled in the program. The program includes over 70 faculty from 18 departments in four colleges at The University of Iowa studying all fields of modern Genetics.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Genetic Analysis of Biological Systems
- Special Topics in Genetics
- Basic Biostatistical Methods with Genetics Applications
- Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Evolution
- Genes and Development
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Genetics View 74 other PhDs in Genetics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- Prospective students should have a strong undergraduate science background and a strong commitment to research in genetics. Previous coursework should include general genetics, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and introductory physics and mathematics. However, deficiencies can be rectified during the first year as a graduate student.
- Students who want to apply online should view the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetics website. For additional information, see the program website.
- Students generally begin graduate work in the fall semester.
Tuition Fee
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International
31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year -
National
31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year -
In-State
12991 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12991 USD per year
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