Graduate Program: Genetics (MS)

General Information

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must complete at least a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent prior to enrollment in the Program.  Examples of undergraduate majors that normally constitute satisfactory preparation for graduate work in Neuroscience include but are not limited to: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Neurobiology, Neuroscience and Psychology.

The Genetics GIDP program does not have absolute criteria for GPA or GRE scores, characteristics of a strong application will generally include:

• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Competitive GRE scores
• 3 strong letters of recommendation from college professors, one of whom served as advisor for an independent research study; international students should provide at least one letter from a scientist who works in or is known well the U.S. system
• A strong personal statement indicating basis for interest in genetic graduate study in neuroscience, relevant background, and career goals

The Graduate Admissions Committee evaluates the entire admissions file. Deficiencies in one or two of the areas described above should not discourage interested applicants from applying.

 All required documents *must be* uploaded electronically; no paper copies will be accepted during the application process.

 

Standardized Tests

The following is a summary of all materials that should be prepared submitted online prior to the application deadline (December 1 for PhD) in order to complete your application:

• Graduate College Application for Genetics: https://apply.grad.arizona.edu/ 
• Scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Scanned copies of transcripts from each college or university attended
• A Personal Statement (see below)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation (follow the instruction on the Graduate College application)
• International students must submit TOEFL scores 

It is recommended that you keep a hard-copy of all online forms, in case there are technical problems with online transmission.

If you are admitted, you will be required to submit 2 copies of your transcripts to:

Cora Varas-Nelson

Genetics GIDP

1548 E. Drachman St.

Tucson, AZ 85721-047

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 8572-0476

 

Problems submitting your application should be addressed to Cora Varas-Nelson, Program Coordinator, at cora@email.arizona.edu (520) 626-1452.

Personal Statement:

Your personal statement should be between 1000-1500 words long, and might include a discussion of your long-range goals; your reasons for pursuing an advanced degree; your interest in our program; information on your prior research experience or teaching (if any); and topics in genetics that are of particular interest to you and that might serve as the focus of your graduate program.

Letters of recommendation

All applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. These letters should be current or former advisors or instructors, and may address your previous research or laboratory experience, your academic qualification, your scientific potential, and your motivation for graduate work.

Required test(s):

Candidates for admission are required to take the Verbal/Quantitative/Analytical Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Scores from the advanced examinations (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics, psychology) may also be included in the application, but are not required.

International students are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  Minimum TOEFL: a score of 550 (paper based) or 79 (iBT) or higher.

 

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

The genetics program only accepts students for masters under special circunstances.

The current funding package for masters students depends of the sources of funds of their faculty major advisor.

the Genetics GIDP Program makes every effort to provide financial support to our students throughout their academic careers.

 

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

• Fall: December 1

International Applicants:

• Fall: December 1

 

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832
ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 4832

Degree Specifics

Degree Requirements

The Academic Unit has not provided this information. 

Minor Requirements

The Academic Unit has not provided this information. 

Student Handbook

http://genetics.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/uagc_page/program_in_genetics_handbook_09_2017.pdf