Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine
Graduate Program in Life Sciences
https://lifesciences.umaryland.edu/epidemiology/Masters-Program/MS-in-Human-Genetics-and-Genomic-Medicine/
Degree Offered
MS
Program Description
The
MS in Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine is designed for students contemplating careers in human genetics, especially as it relates to health and disease. This track includes coursework, seminars, and supervised research culminating in a thesis.
Program Admission
Degree-seeking students are admitted into the program during the fall semester only. The deadline is February 15 (March 1 for internal candidates) of the year in which the student intends to enroll. Graduate Record Examinations (GREs) are mandatory. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the Graduate School and the Graduate Program in Life Sciences (GPILS), applicants should have completed coursework in biology relevant to understanding health and disease processes, and college algebra. The program evaluates each applicant individually with attention to areas of strength that relate to the skills and background necessary to succeed in graduate study in human genetics.
Degree Requirements
Students in the human genetics track are required to develop a thesis project in addition to completing a minimum of 24 course credits and 6 research credits.
Required Courses: MS in Human Genetics
Select two or more of the following:
Electives as needed to meet 30-credit requirement
CIPP 907: or equivalent
PREV 799: 6 credits minimum
Details are given in the
Course Descriptions part of this catalog.