Overview

Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics is offered by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. With a variety of participating Principal Investigators who share a wide range of research interests, these goals are attainable through collaborative, interdisciplinary, and outcome-based clinical research and clinical applications.

Key Facts

The student to faculty ratio for student lab activities is roughly 5:1. With respect to the ratio of clinical laboratory student to faculty, the ratio is 1:1 in clinical and basic research laboratories not only within the institution but also within the Houston Medical Center, in Galveston, and across the United States. The Graduate Program in Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics concentrates on the mastery of interpretive skills in major areas of the field including:

Cancer genetics and genomics
Infectious disease genetics and genomics
Pre- and Post-natal genetics and genomics
DNA forensic science
Model organism genomics
Bioinformatics and diagnostic genetics and genomics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Karyotyping

Clinical Prenatal Cytogenetics

Clinical Laboratory Cytogenetics

Diagnostic Molecular Pathology

Cancer Cytogenetics
Abnormal Case Studies and Comprehensive Review

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

46 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates who completed the prerequisite courses seven or more years before admission may be required to update their academic skills. For specific information, contact the program director.

A minimum overall grade point average and science (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

19200 USD / year

≈ 19200 USD / year
Out-of-State

19200 USD / year

≈ 19200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4800 USD / year

≈ 4800 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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

Funding

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