University of Alabama at Birmingham

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D.

Program Description:

UAB's Genetics and Genomic Sciences Graduate (GGS) provides students with an outstanding, flexible, didactic training experience to prepare them for independent and innovative careers in research. We emphasize a broad approach to the fundamental principles of genetics and genomics, and offer a large pool of mentors with expertise in a wide variety of research areas.

The Genetics and Genomic Sciences Graduate Theme offers close day-to-day interactions between students and faculty, both in the classroom and the laboratory. The research interests of our faculty span the fields of genetics, genomics, cancer, biochemistry, cell biology, and developmental biology. Modern molecular approaches are used to study gene structure, expression and function in diverse experimental systems from humans and mice to bacteria. The GGS is also designed to permit close collaborations during the Ph.D. training period between graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, while also encouraging full participation in the larger community of biological scientists at UAB.

Now accepting applications for Fall 2012.

Accreditation:

AACSB Accreditation

Eligibility Requirements:

See program website. Now accepting applications for Fall 2012.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999