PhD in Human Genetics and Genomics

U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents.
Academic Requirements:
- Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field.
Standardized Tests:
- GRE: Optional

Full tuition waiver
Health insurance coverage
Stipend during the first year
Financial responsibilities covered by the mentor after joining a thesis lab
Research Opportunities:
- Access to research laboratories equipped for sophisticated research in all areas of genetics.
- Proximity to renowned clinical facilities of the Johns Hopkins Hospital, including the Department of Genetic Medicine and Oncology Center.
- Access to a wealth of material for study and state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities.

Program Duration: Typically 4–5 years
Program Structure:
- Completion of core courses including Advanced Topics in Human Genetics, Evolving Concept of the Gene, Molecular Biology and Genomics, Cell Structure and Dynamics, Computational Bootcamp, Pathways and Regulation, Genomic Technologies, Rigor and Reproducibility in Research, and Systems, Genes and Mechanisms of Disease.
- Participation in elective courses available under sponsoring departments.
Research Areas:
- Human genetics and genomics
- Molecular biology
- Cell biology
- Biochemistry
- Biostatistics
- Medically-related courses providing knowledge of human biology in health and disease
Advisor/Graduate Relationship: Students are matched with faculty advisors based on mutual research interests.

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Fields of Study

Human Genetics

Coverage

Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses

Deadline

Program Deadline Applies

TypeMerit Based

FundingFellowship

Country United States of America

Johns Hopkins University