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