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Genetics Doctorate (PhD)

Contact Information
Genetics Area Program
  • 105C Bond Life Sciences Center
  • 573-882-2816, 1-877-436-3743 long-distance
  • 573-884-9676
  • Genetics Web Site

About the Program

The Genetics Area Program prepares graduates for teaching and research careers in genetics. The curriculum provides broad, individual training tailored to the career objectives of the student.

Degrees

  • PhD degree

Admission Contact Information

Genetics Area Program
105C Bond Life Sciences Center
573)882-2816
1-877-GENE-PHD
(1-877-436-3743)
http://www.gap.missouri.edu/

Admission Criteria

Fall deadline: January 15
- Minimum TOEFL score: 580 (paper)
- Minimum GRE score: V+Q=1100, A=4.5
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours
- Bachelor’s degree
- One or more courses in each of the following: organic chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics (calculus and statistics), physics, introductory genetics
- Research experience highly desirable
- Broad background in biology Deficiencies in the subjects listed can be remedied after admission.

Required Application Materials to the Graduate School:

- All required Graduate School documents

Required Application Materials to the PhD Program

- GRE scores
- Departmental application
- 3 letters of recommendation (use provided form)
- Personal statement