Overview

About the program

Our program at Wayne State University is specifically tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. The combined degree program in Molecular Genetics and Genomics emphasizes eukaryotic biology and genetics with distinct applications in molecular medicine.

The emerging scientific discipline of molecular medicine combines unique approaches for solving complex problems associated with human development and disease, including the use of model organisms such as yeast, drosophila, chick, and mouse.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Disease
Clinical Skills
Population, Patient, Physician, Professionalism
Medical Ethics
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Healthcare: Systems, Quality, Safety and Social Determinants
Interdisciplinary Cell & Molecular Biology
Genetics
Functional Genomics & Systems Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Genetics View 71 other PhDs in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application to the Wayne State University School of Medicine via the American Medical College Application Service
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) scores.
Written statement describing your demonstrated interest in both basic research and clinical medicine, as well as interest in our program.
Three letters of recommendation to the program, focusing on your dual research and clinical interests when possible.
Accepted students can pursue research for PhD in any graduate program in any of the schools/colleges at Wayne State University.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

72022 USD / year

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Out-of-State

72022 USD / year

≈ 72022 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

43773 USD / year

≈ 43773 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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