Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Master's

Advancing Health Through the Science of Human Genetics.

The Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine master's program provides broad training in human genetics for students wanting to understand human genetic variation and its relation to health and disease. Through our core curriculum, students first receive a broad overview of the key areas of human genetics (molecular, biochemical, clinical, cytogenetics, and genetic epidemiology) and then specialize in their own particular areas of interest. The track utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to research training that involves a diverse set of faculty from throughout the campus.

Details, Dates & Deadlines

Program Details

Class Format

In-Person, Full Time

Program Location

UMB Campus

Program Length

2-5 years

Credits to Complete

Cost/Credit Hour

Student Financial Services

Online application

$75 application fee

3 letters of recommendation

Official transcripts

300–500 word essay

Proof of English language proficiency

CV or resume

Dates & Deadlines

Fall Deadline: May 1

Meet Your Faculty

Our GPILS programs consist of faculty in the basic science and clinical departments of the School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Nursing, and a wide array of internationally recognized organized research centers and institutes on campus including the Center for Vaccine Development, the Center for Vascular and Inflammatory Diseases, the Institute for Genome Science, the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, and the Institute of Human Virology, in addition to collaborations with the other University of Maryland campuses.

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