Overview

The Genetics PhD program is offered at Mississippi State University.

Key facts:

The Genetics PhD program from Mississippi State University requires written preliminary and oral comprehensive examinations, a dissertation, and coursework designated by the student’s graduate committee, including 20 research/dissertation hours.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Genetics
Special Topics in Genetics
Nobel Topics in Physiology/Medicine and Chemistry

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

4.5

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Credits

20 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

Genetics View 72 other PhDs in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a physical or life science with a strong background in the program discipline of interest (biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, or plant pathology).
A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 scale.
Scored results of the GRE general test recommended but not required.
International students are required to have a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) score of 5.5 (non-English speaking international students)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27637 USD / year

≈ 27637 USD / year
Out-of-State

27637 USD / year

≈ 27637 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10052 USD / year

≈ 10052 USD / year

Living costs

Starkville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Starkville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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