Overview
Students whose graduate research involves use of biotechnology laboratory techniques will not be required to complete a laboratory course.
The Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology program si offered by Kansas State University.
An exemption from this requirement will be granted by the Program Director if the student demonstrates use of the range of covered techniques by coauthor status on a publication (either submitted or published), or first author status on an abstract for a presentation at a national meeting, and/or direct confirmation of the contribution by the student’s advisor. In this case, elective courses may be substituted for the laboratory course to reach the 15 hours of minimum credits required.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Molecular Genetics Laboratory
- Recombinant DNA Laboratory
- Crop Improvement and Biotechnology
- Plant Genetics
- Applied Plant Breeding
- Genomic Analysis for Crop Improvement
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Biotechnology Genetics View 526 other Masters in Genetics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA in the final two years or approximately the last 60 credit hours
Tuition Fee
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International
14385 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 959 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
14385 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 959 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
6420 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 428 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Manhattan
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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