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Master of Science in Genetics and Developmental Biology

USA

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What will I learn?

The Master of Science in Genetics and Developmental Biology is an interdisciplinary program involving the faculty and facilities of a number of departments in the various colleges and schools of WVU. Students may choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Biochemical and Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, Immunogenetics, Mutagenetics, Toxicology, Human Genetics, Plant Genetics, Population and Quantitative Genetics, Animal Breeding, Molecular Aspects of Development, Experimental Morphogenesis, Teratology, Regeneration, Oncology, Descriptive Embryology, and Life Cycles of Animal and Plants.

Which department am I in?

Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design

Study options

Full Time (30 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$26,892.00 per year
USD $13,446 Per Semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

13 January 2025, 19 May 2025

Venue

West Virginia University

Morgantown Campus,

MORGANTOWN,

West Virginia,

26506, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU’s minimum score requirements for English proficiency are:

Academic IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 79
TOEFL Essentials: 9.0
PTE Academic: 53
Duolingo English Test: 105

Application Deadlines

Each graduate program sets their own terms of admission and application deadlines. Applicants can only apply for admission for the terms displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.

Fall: March 31
Spring: October 31

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

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About West Virginia University

WVU graduates enjoy a remarkably high employment rate of 93 percent within two years of completing their program.

  • Recognized as a top R1 research university
  • Small class sizes and personalized learning
  • Top facilities, with seven specialized libraries
  • Scholarships and bursaries available

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