PhD in Genetics

The genetics and developmental biology doctorate fits students who want to focus on plant, animal, microbial or insect genetics, or on developmental biology. Training covers research approaches including genomics, gene expression analysis, metabolic engineering, functional gene studies, conservation genetics and evolutionary development. Students pick an emphasis from a long list that begins with molecular biochemistry and cytogenetics and extends to immunogenetics and many other areas. A graduate committee arranges coursework, runs examinations and supervises research, preparing students for careers in teaching or research. Each graduate program sets its own admission terms and deadlines, and applicants may apply only for the terms the program lists. Questions about timing go to the program representative, and the university's graduate admissions site describes how to apply and what international applicants must add to their file.