About the course

Graduate training in genetics emphasizes study and research leading to a Ph.D. degree in genetics. The goal of the genetics graduate training program is to train the next generation of professional geneticists. This includes selecting the most promising university graduates for admission to the program and training those students in the methods and logic of genetic analysis. Such analyses are increasingly important in contemporary biological and biomedical research. The curriculum includes: coursework on the principles of genetics and on the methods of genetic and genomic analyses, and original research in a specialized area, which culminates in the writing and defense of a doctoral thesis. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$76,734

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Madison
Fall (September), 2025	Madison

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wisconsin - Madison

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required but may be considered if available. 3 Letters of Recommendation Required

　　For admission to graduate study in genetics, the student should have earned a grade average of B or better and completed a B.S. or B.A. degree in a recognized college or university. There are no specific requirements in supporting fields, but students are encouraged to acquire adequate background in mathematics, physics, and biology. There is no formal language requirement for the Ph.D. in genetics. Undergraduate research experience is also strongly recommended in order to be competitive.

　　A committee of the Laboratory of Genetics reviews applications each fall, invites meritorious applicants for personal interviews each January and February, and accepts approximately 15 percent of total applications received. An application for admission consists of:

　　a resume,

　　a personal statement that discusses the reasons for pursuing a genetics Ph.D.,

　　an transcript of undergraduate college or university coursework,

　　three or more letters of recommendation,

　　a report, if appropriate, of scores received on either the TOEFL or IELTS exams of English language proficiency, and

　　any other information or documentation that would help the admissions committee evaluate an applicant's potential for success in graduate study.

　　A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree.

　　The required proficiency scores are: Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT), Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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