Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine (GPILS)

Graduate Program in Life Sciences

https://lifesciences.umaryland.edu/epidemiology/Masters-Program/MS-in-Human-Genetics-and-Genomic-Medicine/

Degree Offered

MS

Program Description

The MS in Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine is designed for students contemplating careers in human genetics, especially as it relates to health and disease. This track includes coursework, seminars, and supervised research culminating in a thesis.

Program Admission

Degree-seeking students are admitted into the program during the fall semester only.  The deadline is February 15 (March 1 for internal candidates) of the year in which the student intends to enroll.  Graduate Record Examinations (GREs) are mandatory. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the Graduate School and the Graduate Program in Life Sciences (GPILS), applicants should have completed coursework in biology relevant to understanding health and disease processes, and college algebra. The program evaluates each applicant individually with attention to areas of strength that relate to the skills and background necessary to succeed in graduate study in human genetics.

Degree Requirements

Students in the human genetics track are required to develop a thesis project in addition to completing a minimum of 24 course credits and 6 research credits.

Required Courses: MS in Human Genetics

HGEN 602	BASIC HUMAN GENETICS II	4
HGEN 608	HUMAN GENETICS SEMINAR	1
PREV 620	PRINCIPLES OF BIOSTATISTICS	3
PREV 619	INTRODUCTION TO SAS	1
	Or
PREV 730	INTRO TO R STATISTICAL ANALYSIS	1
GPLS 716	GENOMICS AND BIOINFORMATICS	3
HGEN 799	MASTER'S THESIS RESEARCH	1 TO 12
GPLS 907	RESEARCH ETHICS	1
Total Credit Hours:		30

HGEN 608: Min 2 credits needed.  Course is taken every semester.

HGEN 799: 6 credits minimum

(PREV 730 AND PREV 620) OR (PREV 619 AND PREV 620).  MHS 615 may substitute for PREV 620, consult with program director before registering.

2 electives required.  Plus, electives as needed to meet 30-credit requirement.  Please consult with Program Director for applicable electives.

Details are given in the Course Descriptions part of this catalog.