Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Typical Program in Genetics & Genomics

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Flexibility to Meet Your Goals

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The curriculum of the BCM Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Genetics & Genomics Graduate Program reflects our focus on interdisciplinary, collaborative research. The curriculum is designed to help you develop both core competencies and deep expertise in modern biomedical science. The example below reflects a typical schedule for students. You will have the flexibility to choose from additional options that will deepen your knowledge within specific areas essential to your chosen area of research.

View the graduate degree plan for a Ph.D. in Genetics & Genomics.

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Term 1
CourseHour(s)Regular TrackBiGSB Track
Foundations A: Molecules to Systems3RequiredRequired
Foundations B: Biostatistics2RequiredRequired
Responsible Conduct of Research1RequiredRequired
Student Research Seminar1RequiredRequired
Research Rotation3-5RequiredRequired
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Term 2
CourseHour(s)Regular TrackBiGSB Track
Foundations A: Molecules to Systems3RequiredRequired
Foundations B: Biostatistics2RequiredRequired
Model Systems Genetics3RequiredRequired
Development2ElectiveElective
Quantitative & Computational Methods for Biosciences 14ElectiveElective
Student Research Seminar1RequiredRequired
Research Rotation2-4RequiredRequired
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Term 3
CourseHour(s)Regular TrackBiGSB Track
Data Mining2ElectiveRequired
Method & Logic in Genetics & Genomics2RequiredRequired
Genetics & Genomics Journal Club1RequiredRequired
Scientific Writing2RequiredRequired
Student Research Seminar1RequiredRequired
Research Rotation2-5RequiredRequired
Mammalian Genetics2RequiredElective
Quantitative & Computational Methods for Biosciences 24ElectiveElective
Applications to Biology of Computation2ElectiveElective
Gene Regulation3ElectiveElective
Cancer1ElectiveElective
Macromolecules: Structure & Interactions3ElectiveElective
Neuroscience3ElectiveElective
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Term 4
CourseHour(s)Regular TrackBiGSB Track
Human Genetics3RequiredRequired
Genetics & Genomics Journal Club1RequiredRequired
Fundamentals of Effective Grant Writing3RequiredRequired
Student Research Seminar1RequiredRequired
Research Rotation2-4RequiredRequired
Gene and Cell Therapy2ElectiveElective
Principles of Immunology2ElectiveElective
Concepts of Learning and Memory3ElectiveElective
Computer-Aided Discovery Methods3ElectiveElective
Medical Genetics3ElectiveElective
Genetic Epidemiology and Population Genetics1ElectiveElective
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Term 5
CourseHour(s)Regular TrackBiGSB Track
Genetics & Genomics Journal Club1RequiredRequired
Research Rotation11RequiredRequired
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Policies and Procedures Handbook

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For more information about our curriculum and the Genetics Genomics Graduate Program, view our Policies and Procedures Handbook.