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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Human Genetics 1001 Grove Ave, Moseley House PO Box 843051 Richmond, VA 23284-3051 US   Phone: 1-804-828-7033 Fax: 1-804-828-6949   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. Doctoral Ph.D. On Campus   The Department of Human Genetics in the School of Medicine offers advanced graduate study leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The graduate program trains scientists for research in the rapidly expanding field of human genetics. The Department of Human Genetics is one of only a few such departments on the East Coast. Students have the opportunity to participate in the translation of genetic knowledge into revolutionary new approaches for diagnosis and treatment of human disease. The major areas of study include: molecular genetics, clinical and molecular cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, behavioral genetics, population and quantitative genetics, genetic epidemiology, clinical genetics, and genetic counseling. The department also offers a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling. A thesis is not required for the degree in genetic counseling. In lieu of the thesis, students in this track are required to successfully pass comprehensive oral and written examinations.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3007  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4629  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $886  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $15947  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable