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PhD of Human Genetics
- Pittsburgh, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
3-year full-time on-campus honours degree in Human Genetics at the University of West London (London).
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Human Genetics
- apply scientific reasoning
- interpret evidence and communicate analytical findings. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Academic researcher
- Clinical research associate
- Clinical scientist - genomics
- Clinical scientist - immunology
- Genetic counsellor
- Pharmacologist
- Geneticist
- Research scientist (life sciences)
- Medical illustrator or technologist
- Physician assistant
Curriculum
- 3-year full-time honours degree. Year 1: Cell and Microbiology
- Essential Skills for Bioscientists
- Fundamentals of Chemistry. Year 2: Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Research
- Development and Leadership. Year 3: Final Year Research Project
- Nanobiology
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Population Genetics and Genomics. Final-year project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree as set by each programme
- programme-specific GPA
- references and English scores.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree as set by each programme
Language tests
- IELTS Varies by programme
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the department or school website. Each school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts
- the documents the programme lists and an English test score. Accept the offer
- which may include assistantship or fellowship funding awarded by the programme. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,346 - $59,822 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Public Health |
| Department | Human Genetics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate fellowships, scholarships, and teaching or research assistantships may be offered by individual schools and departments. International eligibility, nominations, amounts, and available places depend on the specific programme; awards are not guaranteed. |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $38,346 - $59,822 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Varies by programme.