What coursework should I be pursuing as an undergraduate in preparation for graduate studies in genetics?
Students majoring in a variety of different subjects as undergraduates decide to pursue graduate studies in genetics. Regardless of your major, upon entering our program you should have a strong foundation in math and science. We expect you to have completed at least one semester of calculus. Although not required, courses in statistics and computer programming are encouraged. Minimally, your science background should include one year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics, including labs. In addition, you should have completed courses in general genetics and biochemistry. Additional coursework in molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, population and evolutionary biology are also very useful. Because communication skills and the ability to think logically and critically are essential for success in science, courses in written and oral communication, philosophy, and logic are helpful. Finally, we expect you to have obtained at least one semes
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