Genetics

Genetics, Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral, Interdisciplinary Degree | On Campus

*Note: This program is not accepting applications at this time.

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission criteria

• 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

Note: Deficiencies in the subjects listed can be remedied after admission.

Minimum Language Requirements

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Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Genetics Area Program

• Genetics Area Program application (built into the Graduate School application)
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Current CV
• Summary of research experience
• GRE scores (optional)