The goal of the master’s program in human genetics is to provide training in human and molecular genetics. The program is designed to provide students 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, students 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.
Student learning outcomes
20 August 2024
School of Medicine
VCU Medical Center,
1201 E Marshall St,
RICHMOND,
Virginia,
23298, United States
General admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, applicants wishing to specialize in human genetics should have courses in biology, chemistry through organic chemistry, genetics and mathematics through calculus.
International applicants must achieve a minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL or a minimum of 6.5 on the IELTS.
Deadline: Fall - May 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.