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The genetics course of study focuses on the scientific study of the organization, recombination, function, regulation, and transmission of heritable information in biological organisms at all levels of complexity. Course topics include Mendelian genetics, mechanisms of gene regulation, chromosome structure and replication, epigenetic phenomena, DNA repair and recombination, sex determination, genetic interactions between genomes, and molecular evolution. Subtopics include: genetics and genomics, molecular genetics, plant genetics as well as genome sciences, among others.

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Stanford University

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Baylor College of Medicine

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Colby College

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Stanford University

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI		$23,059 29,922 102 Bachelor's (72), Master's (15),
Doctoral (15)
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA		$32,027 24,420 87 Bachelor's (72), Master's (4),
Doctoral (11)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		$22,606 38,958 58 Bachelor's (48), Master's (3),
Doctoral (7)
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH		$22,251 41,349 55 Bachelor's (53), Master's (1),
Doctoral (1)
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ		$23,058 29,095 52 Bachelor's (29), Master's (9),
Doctoral (14)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI		$27,343 36,489 48 Bachelor's (29), Master's (6),
Doctoral (13)
Iowa State University
Ames, IA		$17,871 22,521 40 Bachelor's (20), Master's (4),
Doctoral (16)
University of Georgia
Athens, GA		$25,740 26,145 33 Bachelor's (28), Doctoral (5)
Yale University
New Haven, CT		$36,500 5,270 25 Certificate (8), Master's (0),
Doctoral (17)
Clemson University
Clemson, SC		$25,388 15,291 24 Bachelor's (19), Master's (1),
Doctoral (4)
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Genetics Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 17 2%
Associate Not Available 0%
Bachelor's 321 38%
Master's 187 22%
Doctoral 329 39%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 448 44%
Female 578 56%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 138 16%
Black or African American 36 4%
Hispanic or Latino 35 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 3 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 593 69%
Other/Unknown 52 6%
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Genetics Internships

Job Title:Intern
Description:Corporate Statement Apollo Group, Inc. was founded in 1973 in response to a gradual shift in higher education demographics from a student population dominated by youth to one in which approximately half the students are adults and over 80...
Company:Apollo Group
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Apollo Group
Job Title:Physician - Genetics
Description:Clinical Geneticist - Division Chief. Great Lakes University Setting. We are looking for a medical geneticist who will oversee a program for genetic services in Northwest Ohio. Join an experienced and growing department of pediatrics and...
Company:Jackson & Coker
Location:Ohio
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:NicheMedicalJobs.com
Job Title:Library Science Intern
Description:Library Science Internship Genetic Alliance is interested in building a digital archive consisting of all historically significant documents and is seeking a creative and self-motivated intern to inaugurate the process. The Library...
Company:Genetic Alliance
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:11/30/2011
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Retained Opportunity in Genetics
Description:Clinical Geneticist - Division Chief. Great Lakes University Setting. We are looking for a medical geneticist who will oversee a program for genetic services in Northwest Ohio. Join an experienced and growing department of pediatrics and...
Company:Jackson & Coker
Location:Ohio
Posted:5/26/2012
Source:MDSearch
Job Title:Programs Intern
Description:Sirius Computer Solutions is a nationally recognized solution provider with a certified team of sales and technical professionals who have the skills, product knowledge and commitment to help clients develop and implement the right...
Company:Sirius Computer Solutions
Location:San Antonio, TX
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Glassdoor
Job Title:UI Development Intern
Description:Corporate Statement Apollo Group, Inc. was founded in 1973 in response to a gradual shift in higher education demographics from a student population dominated by youth to one in which approximately half the students are adults and over 80...
Company:Apollo Group
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Apollo Group
Job Title:Summer Student Data Specialist I - Human and Molecular Genetics Center
Description:POSITION PURPOSE Under direct supervision, perform a variety of data entry and related clerical duties. ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS Build Trust: Operate with transparency, no hidden agenda; place confidence in colleagues, give proper credit to...
Company:Medical College of Wisconsin
Location:Milwaukee, WI
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:Medical College of Wisconsin
Job Title:GENETICS COUNSELOR
Description:PART TIME - 30hrs This position is responsible for the genetic counseling, patient recruitment and coordination of the clinical component ofthe Taskforce for Neonatal Genomics. Provides general pre- and post-testing support for genetic...
Company:Duke University
Location:Durham, NC
Posted:5/15/2012
Source:Duke University
Job Title:Nutrition Specialist I - Pediatric Genetics Job
Description:Nutrition Specialist I - Pediatric Genetics Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center Employment Type: Part Time Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY Department: UMH: CLINICAL NUTRITION Posted FTE: .50 Job Posting Category:...
Company:Ummc
Location:Baltimore, MD
Posted:5/11/2012
Source:UMMC
Job Title:GENETICS COUNSELOR
Description:PART TIME - 30hrs This position is responsible for the genetic counseling, patient recruitment and coordination of the clinical component ofthe Taskforce for Neonatal Genomics. Provides general pre- and post-testing support for genetic...
Company:Duke Health
Location:Durham, NC
Posted:4/30/2012
Source:Duke Health

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