Overview

Integrative Genomics is an interdisciplinary graduate program that combines genomics, ecology, evolution, and physiology to better understand the mechanisms that are important to species in the wild.

Exposure to contemporary techniques and instrumentation in the laboratory and field prepares students for success in both academic and other biotechnology-related pursuits.

Key Features

It is the intent of the Integrative Genomics program at Black Hills State University to admit qualified students into either a thesis or non-thesis track.

The thesis track requires at least one satisfactory and relevant manuscript from original research for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

The non-thesis track substitutes an internship with a relevant biotech company or the equivalent (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency laboratory) and one course in business marketing and management.

Outcomes

The students should be able to:

1) Identify the organisms and areas in ecology and evolution that link best to genomics,

2) specifically functional genomics, and

3) be familiar with, and in some cases have a working knowledge of, the Molecular, Statistical, and Database tools for genomic analyses.

Specifically, the program will emphasize the areas of genome comparisons, structure and function in communities, life history patterns, stress responses, and recent advances in the field of genomics.

Major competencies include using equipment associated with gene discovery, sequencing genomes, and transcript profiling; being able to analyze data and think critically about one's own research and that of others; communicating results effectively both orally and in writing; and working as part of a research team.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biometry

Genomics

Genomic Techniques

Internship

Thesis Research in Biology

Entomology

Mycology

Immunology

Neurobiology

Herpetology

Microbial Genomics

Plant Ecophysiology & Soils

Agrostology

Dendrology

Ornithology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Spearfish, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

U.S. Citizens must submit the following items:

A completed online application form for admission to graduate study program.

An official transcript of all college or university credit including both undergraduate and graduate credit, if applicable.

A $35 application fee. Students who enroll in a graduate program and sit out for 3 consecutive terms must reapply for Admission and pay the application fee.

Students attempting to transfer graduate credit into a BHSU degree program should send two official graduate transcripts from each institution.

International students in addition must submit the following items:

Complete & submit the online application. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

Application Fee: $35 USD.

Official Transcripts (translated to English) for secondary school (high school) and post-secondary school (if attended).

English language proficiency

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

7682 USD / year

≈ 7682 USD / year
Out-of-State

7682 USD / year

≈ 7682 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4114 USD / year

≈ 4114 USD / year

Living costs

Spearfish

United States

1144 - 1990 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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