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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.

Top Schools For Genetics Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA		$32,027 25,101 99 Certificate (1), Bachelor's (75),
Master's (5), Doctoral (18)
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI		$23,059 29,922 82 Bachelor's (58), Master's (4),
Doctoral (20)
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH		$22,251 41,349 78 Bachelor's (70), Doctoral (8)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI		$27,343 36,489 56 Bachelor's (43), Master's (3),
Doctoral (10)
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ		$23,676 29,095 50 Bachelor's (34), Master's (7),
Doctoral (9)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		$22,606 38,958 47 Bachelor's (33), Master's (6),
Doctoral (8)
Iowa State University
Ames, IA		$17,871 24,343 47 Bachelor's (27), Master's (7),
Doctoral (13)
Clemson University
Clemson, SC		$30,004 15,291 32 Bachelor's (29), Master's (0),
Doctoral (3)
Washington State University
Pullman, WA		$22,077 21,726 24 Bachelor's (19), Master's (2),
Doctoral (3)
University of Georgia
Athens, GA		$25,740 26,145 23 Bachelor's (19), Master's (1),
Doctoral (3)
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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:Software Engineer Intern - Sophomore
Description:Job Description: Thales Raytheon Systems Software Engineer Intern needed to support Software Engineers in the software development and integration of work performed by the Airspace Command & Control Product Line (APL), also known as...>
Company:Raytheon
Location:Fullerton, CA
Posted:4/30/2013
Source:Raytheon
Job Title:Genetics Tutor/Teacher
Description:My daughter attends USF in Tampa and needs a Genetics tutor for the summer. genetics Tutoring & Teaching opportunities available in Sarasota, FL starting at $25-$50/hr.>
Company:Wyzant Tutoring
Location:Tampa, FL
Posted:5/16/2013
Source:WyzAnt Tutoring
Job Title:Intern Genetic Analysis Software Product Management
Description:Your college experience is fun. Your work experience should be thrilling. Make life an adventure. Join more than 10,000 people dedicated to shaping discovery and improving life. As an intern with Life Technologies, you will have the...>
Company:Life Technologies
Location:Foster City, CA
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:2013 Janssen Pharmaceutical R&D Summer Intern Job
Description:Johnson & Johnson companies are equal opportunity employers.2013 Janssen Pharmaceutical R&D Summer Intern(Job Number: 0000096D)DescriptionJanssen Research & Development, L.L.C, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies is...>
Company:
Location:Radnor, PA
Posted:5/17/2013
Source:wileyjobnetwork
Job Title:Intern – Genetic Analysis Market Development
Description:Your college experience is fun.Your work experience should be thrilling.Make life an adventure.Join more than 10,000 people dedicated to shaping discovery and improving life. Intern Genetic Analysis Market Development(Graduate Student)...>
Company:Life Technologies
Location:Carlsbad, CA
Posted:4/19/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Bioinformatics Scientist Intern
Description:The Bioinformatics Scientist intern is responsible to work on specifics projects relating to AIMs. Responsibilities include developing systems for the validation, storage and analysis of genetic information and conducting scientific...>
Company:
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Posted:5/18/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Intern for Cancer Research - University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Ortiz lab
Description:Our lab investigates the molecular biology of melanoma. This is a translational medicine-oriented lab which includes investigation of patient samples from our clinic for research. We look at genetic and epigenetic mechanisms involved in...>
Company:UCSF Dermatology Dept
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/12/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Intern Genetic Analysis
Description:Your college experience is fun. Your work experience should be thrilling. Make life an adventure. Join more than 10,000 people dedicated to shaping discovery and improving life. The candidate will learn about fundamentals of digital PCR...>
Company:Life Technologies
Location:Foster City, CA
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Genetics Associate - OB/GYN
Description:To provide genetic counseling and related administrative oversight for The Wilson Reproductive Genetics Center. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to...>
Company:George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/22/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Laboratory Technologist (Diagnostic Molecular Genetics Lab)
Description:Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is a world renowned organization dedicated to the progressive control and cure of cancer through programs of patient care, research, and education. The Department of Pathology is seeking a...>
Company:Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center
Location:New York, NY
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond

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