Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Genetics: Fees & Entry Requirements at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Genetics

USA

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What will I learn?

The program is designed to provide students with training in human and molecular genetics and with the skills required to advance to positions as researchers and trainers in a broad spectrum of positions in human and molecular genetics. The structure of the program provides a framework for the progressive development of a mastery of the current state of the subject matter in human and molecular genetics and an ability to synthesize this information and apply this foundation to the identification of key areas of investigation and experimentation in this discipline. The program relates the above framework to the development of the ability to design, implement and interpret experimental approaches which address the questions identified. In addition, the program will develop skills in the various means of communicating both the core of human and molecular genetics knowledge and the expression of experimental design, results and interpretation to a variety of potential audiences.

Majors

  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Quantitative Human Genetics

Which department am I in?

School of Medicine

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$29,470.00 (24,86,500) per year
Food and housing - 19,724 Annual
Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

August 2027

Venue

MCV Campus

1012 East Marshall Street,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23298, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent at the time of enrollment, with an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 . Personal statements, which should include: long-term career goals to assess reasons behind the candidates application; how a Ph.D. in biomedical science helps achieve those goals; the factors motivating a career in research; research experience, including dates, places and durationThree letters of recommendation that speak to the scientific competency and experience of the applicantThe equivalent of two semesters of general chemistry, two semesters of organic chemistry and two semesters of upper-level biology courses (e.g. cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, neuroscience, physiology, biophysics, etc.)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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