Overview

The department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.

Research interests of the Medical and Molecular Genetics faulty and genetic counselors encompass a variety of medical and educational topics in genetics. Areas of study include computational biology, neuroscience, musculoskeletal and cancer research.

Advanced Genetic Testing Laboratories

Housed in the Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis School of Medicine Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, the Indiana University Genetic Testing Laboratories is a worldwide leader in innovative laboratory research and development.

An extensive menu of highly complex and unique medical tests are available through these facilities in the specialties of cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, pharmacogenomics and molecular genetics. All laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and certified by CLIA.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Medicine

Microbiology

Genetics

Biochemistry

Cellular Biology
DNA Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Biochemistry Genetics View 494 other Masters in Genetics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree with demonstrated technical skills

Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point scale

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Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

10206 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5103 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

10206 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5103 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

10206 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5103 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Indianapolis

1017 - 1926 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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