
Overview
Our faculty are homed in a wide variety of departments and centers, including Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences (Phoenix), Cancer Biology, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Entomology, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Immunobiology, Mathematics, Medicine, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Natural Sciences and the Environment, Plant Sciences, Pediatrics, Pharmacy Practice, and Pharmacology and Toxicology.
In addition to training the traditional biology student, the Genetics program of University of Arizona seeks to attract students from outside the life sciences and to train these students in genetics.
Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs
The Graduate College sponsors several Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in addition to the many interdisciplinary possibilities available through regular graduate degree programs. GIDPs transcend departmental boundaries by facilitating cutting edge teaching and research at the nexus of traditional disciplines. The high value placed on interdisciplinary research and education is indicative of The University of Arizona 's enthusiasm and commitment to fostering innovation and creativity among its faculty and students.
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Courses included
- Fundamental Genetic Mechanisms
- Recent Advances in Genetics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Biology Genetics View 1176 other Masters in Biology in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- GRE scores are optional.
- 2 strong letters of recommendation from college professors, one of whom served as advisor for an independent research study; international students should provide at least one letter from a scientist who works in or is known well the U.S. system
- A strong personal statement indicating basis for interest in genetic graduate study in neuroscience, relevant background, and career goals.
- A Curricum Vitae or Resume.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
33600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33600 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
33600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33600 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
13400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13400 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Tucson
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Funding
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