Overview

Areas of research focus in this Molecular and Cell Biology (Genetics and Genomics) program offered by University of Connecticut include: bioinformatics, chromosome structure and function, comparative genomics and genome evolution, developmental genetics, molecular evolution, sex chromosome function and evolution, control of transcription, modulation of noncoding RNAs, human genomics, animal models for genome biology, centromere biology, epigenetics and the regulation of genome expression.

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Professional Expectations and Development:

Professional development includes the acquisition of the skills of effective scholarly communication and participation in the community of scholars in your department and discipline. In this spirit, you are expected to:

Attend and actively participate in Departmental and Program seminars
Actively participate in journal clubs and other informal gatherings
Present the results of your research at Departmental, regional, national or international meetings at least once each year
Join the appropriate scientific societies (students have substantially discounted rates that include subscriptions.)
Stay current on the scientific developments within your field using primary research literature and reviews from important scientific journals, general as well as specific
Participate in appropriate interactions with invited speakers and faculty candidates by attending seminars, graduate student meetings, and meals with guest faculty

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetic Engineering & Functional Genomics
Laboratory Techniques in Functional Genomics
Theory and Practice of Forensic Identification Methods
Theory and Practice of High Throughput Sequence Analysis

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Storrs, United States

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics View 203 other Masters in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed UConn Graduate School application.
Unofficial transcripts of all previous college and/or university work (upon acceptance, you must submit official copies of all transcripts) International Students: Please upload unofficial transcripts with your application.
Three letters of reference (electronic submission of recommendation letters is preferred)
CV is required for all PhD and MS applicants
Personal statement:
In less than 1000 words, please discuss the following points:• Your motivation for undertaking graduate work.
A detailed summary of any research experience you have had, including the main question that was driving your project, and how it prepares you for doctoral studies.
Any examples of how you have taken initiative on a research project, academic endeavor, or employment responsibility
Any activities you have engaged in that demonstrate a commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion in science

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41424 USD / year

≈ 41424 USD / year
Out-of-State

41424 USD / year

≈ 41424 USD / year
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In-State

19512 USD / year

≈ 19512 USD / year

Living costs

Storrs

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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