Curriculum and Requirements

Human Genetics and Genomics (Ph.D.)

Application Process

Please note that the following is a sample curriculum plan. Current students must discuss their plan with their program coordinator to make adjustments as needed.

First Year Program Information

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Year One

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Course	Description	Credits
PIBS 701	Introduction to Biomedical Sciences	5 credits
PIBS 702	Scientific Reasoning	3 credits
PIBS 731	Laboratory Research	1 credit per rotation
PIBS 700	Journal Club	1 credit
PIBS 780	Research Ethics	1 credit
PIBS 782	Professional Development: Skills for Success I	1 credit

Course	Description	Credits
PIBS 705	Biostatistics for Biosciences	3 credits
PIBS 700	Journal Club	1 credit
PIBS 731	Laboratory Research	1 credit per rotation
PIBS 783	Professional Development: Skills for Success II	1 credit
HGG 630	Variation and Disease	2 credits
HGG 640	Family Studies and Genetic Analysis	2 credits

Course	Description	Credits
PIBS 830	Doctoral Dissertation	1 credit

Year Two

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Years Three, Four and Five
During the last three years, students are enrolled in a combination of the following courses with variable credits that complete their degree requirements:
- HGG 601 - Seminar/Journal Club (6 credits)
- HGG 681 - Human Genetics Clinical Rotations (1 credit)
- HGG 689 - Teaching Practicum (1 credit)
- HGG 830 - Dissertation Research (1 credit)
- HGG 840 - Dissertation Research (18 credits)
- HGG 850 - Research in Residence (1 credit)
(Please note: HGG 681 and HGG 689 can be completed any time after passing the qualifying examination and admission to candidacy is achieved.)