Genetics

Programs under this Major:
Master of Science Program (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Major Description

Geneticists from various departments compose the program in Doctor of Philosophy degree in Genetics. The areas of study covered by the program range from molecular genetics, to population and evolutionary genetics. Students can do pure or applied research on organisms ranging from bacteria and viruses to humans. They... Show Full Description

Department: Genetics

Phone:
(520) 626-9821
Fax:
(520) 626-5097
Mailing Address:
Mail - PO Box 210476
Tucson AZ 85721-0476
Website:
http://www.genetics.arizona.edu/

Majors:
Genetics

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Department Faculty

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Master of Science Program (MS)

Contact Information

Application Questions

Lori Taylor
(520) 626-9821
genetics@u.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Gio Bosco, Ph.D.
(520) 626-1401
gbosco@email.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Financial aid is not available for MS students

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
550

Standardized Test Requirements

Required Standardized Test(s)
GRE

Other Application Requirements

  • Currently students are admitted to the PhD program only. It is not necessary to earn a masters degree before enrolling in the PhD program. The MS in Genetics degree is granted occasionally under exceptional circumstances. Please contact the program before applying.
  • Approximately 11/1/09 the separate department application will be replaced by including methods in the Graduate College application to upload Statement of purpose, electronic copies of all official transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
January 8
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 1
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Code(s)
0210

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours

39
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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Contact Information

Application Questions

Lori Taylor
(520) 626-9821
genetics@u.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Gio Bosco, Ph.D.
(520) 626-1401
gbosco@email.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Research and Teaching Assistantship funds are available from individual Colleges
  • Fellowships on a competitive basis
  • Registration Scholarships on a competitive basis

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
550

Standardized Test Requirements

Required Standardized Test(s)
GRE

Other Application Requirements

  • Approximately 11/1/09 the separate department appplication will be replaced by including methods in the Graduate College application to upload Statement of purpose, electronic copies of all official transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
January 8
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 1
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Code(s)
0210
NRC Fields(s)
Genetics and Genomics

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours

63