Overview

The Genetics major from University of Georgia prepares students for careers in biomedical fields, as well as teaching, academic research, and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. And, the students are competitive for admission to the top medical and professional schools and graduate programs in the country.

Key Features

After taking introductory courses in genetics and evolutionary biology, majors may choose from a variety of upper level Genetics courses. Depending on the interests and career goals of a particular student, the majors can also satisfy requirements for major electives by taking upper level courses in other departments.

In addition to lecture courses, majors can choose from several different laboratory courses, which focus on molecular genetics, evolutionary genetics, or genomics. The Department strongly encourages undergraduates to pursue independent research with one of the faculty.

In addition to the high value placed on research by medical and graduate school admissions committees, an undergraduate research experience serves to consolidate all your Genetics training into a single keystone experience.

Careers

Biotechnologist

Botanist

Clinical Geneticist

Clinical Research Coordinator

Crime Lab Analyst

Embryologist

Field Study Coordinator

Forensic Scientist

Food and Drug Inspector

Genetics Counselor

Geneticist

Genetics Laboratory Supervisor

Laboratory Geneticist

Medical Equipment Sales Rep.

Medical Investigator

Medical Doctor/Nurse

Medical/Science Librarian

Medical/Science Writer-Editor

Microbiologist

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Plant Geneticist

Public Health Specialist

Parasitologist

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep.

Physician Asst.

Public Health Specialist

Research Immunologist

Research Geneticist

Toxicologist

Zoologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology

Evolutionary Biology

Genetics

Statistics for Life Sciences

Applied Statistics

Mathematical Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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102

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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102

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Other requirements

General requirements

The First-Year application fee is $70 for US Citizens and $85 for International Students.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30878 USD / year

≈ 30878 USD / year
Out-of-State

30878 USD / year

≈ 30878 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10034 USD / year

≈ 10034 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Domestic

Living costs

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