Overview

The Genetics program is administered through the College of Natural Science, and participating faculty have academic appointments in various MSU departments or institutions affiliated with Michigan State University.

Program objectives

The objectives of the Genetics Program are to train students for careers in research, teaching, and other science-related fields that rely on a deep understanding of the scientific method and of the nature and significance of genetics and genomics. After training, students should be able to appreciate and contribute to new developments in this rapidly changing field.

Degree-granting, interdepartmental program with over 100 faculty participants

Financial support through research assistantships and fellowships

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Laboratory rotations across disciplines

Excellent research facilities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Biology

Microbial Genetics

Theory and Practice of Teaching Genetics

Genomics and Proteomics of Complex Genetic Systems

Quantitative Genetics in Plant Breeding

Computational Science for Evolutionary Biologists

Theories & Practices in Bioinformatics

Principles and Applications of Plant Genomics

Experimental Design and Data Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, 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

Equivalent to a four-year bachelor's degree that includes coursework that demonstrates proficiency in math and science
Research experience
Strong letters of reference that include evaluation of the applicant's research experience
The required GRE is only a small part of the decision-making process and is used as one metric to compare applicants from all different backgrounds. Successful BMS applicants have had GRE scores that range from 25 to 99% Verbal, 40 to 99% Quantitative, and 13 to 99% in Analytical writing.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53220 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53220 USD / year

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In-State

28110 USD / year

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Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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