$40,059 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Genetics
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
- original research in a specialized area, which culminates in the writing and defense of a doctoral thesis
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $38634 | $38634 | $38634 | $38634 |
| Books and Supplies | $1150 | $1150 | $1150 | $1150 |
| Others | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 |
| Total Fees | $40059 | $40059 | $40059 | $40059 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 95 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
Following are the academic requirements of the program:
- To receive a bachelor's degree from UW–Madison, students must earn a minimum of 120-degree credits.
- Degree candidates are required to earn a minimum of 30 credits in residence at UW–Madison.
- Undergraduate students must maintain the minimum grade point average specified by the school, college, or academic program to remain in good academic standing.
- Students must attest to secondary and senior secondary/intermediate education board results with the application form.