About the course

The graduate program in Genetics & Human Genetics is designed to confer the training standards that will develop students for the Doctor of Philosophy and M.D./Ph.D. degree(s). The graduate program is an interdepartmental entity. The program is associated with the department of Pediatrics and department of Biology where students work creatively in their field of special interest but and be able to relate application and relevance to related clinical and science disciplines. The degree programs are designed to provide a curricular foundation in human genetics for all enrolled students during their first year. Following this, guided by their academic adviser, students elect to pursue their area of interest in genetics . This is accomplished through a combination of elective courses offered in the Department and other departments of the University, as well as in the Washington Area Consortium of Universities. Doctoral dissertation research interests likewise can reflect a broad range of interests, provided a suitable research mentor is identified in the graduate faculty. This training program design takes into account the fact that genetics is increasingly relevant within the framework of multiple biomedical research and scholarly pursuits. The program design also is intended to foster the important principle of collaborative research and scholarship among biomedical disciplines. The graduate programs are research-oriented and the curriculum focuses on the study of genetic mechanisms related to the transition from normal to disease states and intended to prepare graduates to participate in laboratory research. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program trains students to become independent researchers in the field of human genetics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Washington, D.C.
Fall (August), 2025	Washington, D.C.

　　

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Entry requirements for Howard University

To be accepted into the Graduate Program in Genetics and Human Genetics, students must have a Bachelor?s degree from an accredited institution and a GPA of at least 3.0 or B equivalent. In addition, students must meet the University requirement(s) to take the Graduate Record Examination (and the TOEFL if applicable). Students with a bachelor degree may enter the graduate program at the Masters level or directly into the Ph.D. program. Eligibility to be considered for direct admission as a Ph.D. student requires a cumulative GPA greater than 3.2 and prior research and/or training experience in during undergraduate school or during a previous Master?s degree.

　　To be accepted into the Graduate Program in Genetics and Human Genetics, students must have a Bachelor?s degree from an accredited institution and a GPA of at least 3.0 or B equivalent. In addition, students must meet the University requirement(s) to take the Graduate Record Examination (and the TOEFL if applicable).

　　Students with a bachelor degree may enter the graduate program at the Masters level or directly into the Ph.D. program. Eligibility to be considered for direct admission as a Ph.D. student requires a cumulative GPA greater than 3.2 and prior research and/or training experience in during undergraduate school or during a previous Master?s degree

　　TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) a score of 90 on the Internet base (IBT) is required for applicants whose native language is not English. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly from ETS. The TOEFL test is only waived if the applicant has received a degree in the U.S. In lieu of the TOEFL (if not offered in your country), applicants may submit results from IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with an overall score of a 6.5.

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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