Welcome to the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Chicago. Our Department offers training for careers in the basic biological sciences. Students have the opportunity to study diverse areas of human genetics such as:
human disease
neurogenetics
complex trait genetics
pharmacogenetics
mouse genetics
statistical genetics
population and evolutionary genetics
In addition to learning about us, you can apply to graduate school, view our courses, or meet our faculty. For a more in-depth look at our graduate program, please view our Graduate Student Handbook.
Prospective students may also find that Committee on Genetics is a more appropriate unit of choice for their interests if their focus is on more general questions in genetics. The Committee on Genetics is an interdisciplinary degree-granting program that brings together geneticists from 16 academic departments. The program is aimed at training Ph.D. scholars in advanced rationales and methods of genetic analysis for careers as independent scientists in basic and applied biomedical research and education.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Financial aid is guaranteed to all incoming students for their first five years, subject to satisfactory academic performance. This includes, tuition, fees and a stipend of $24,500 per year plus $500 (a one-time moving reimbursement).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What minimum GRE scores are needed to be accepted into the Human Genetics Graduate Program?
Do I need to take a GRE subject test?
How can I find out more information about the research opportunities in your department?
What type of financial aid will I receive if I am accepted into your program?"
What is the deadline for the application to the Human Genetics Department?
How soon will I know the status of my application?
What can I expect during my years of graduate study in the Department of Human Genetics?
Who do I contact if I need more information?
What minimum GRE scores are needed to be accepted into the Human Genetics Graduate Program?
While we do not have a minimum requirement for the GRE, the more competitive applicants usually score above the 80% in at least two of the areas. At the end of the test, you will be asked for an institution and department code for each university that receives a copy of your scores. Our institution code is 1832 and the department code for Biological Sciences is 299.
Do I need to take a GRE subject test?
A high score on a subject test will help the applicant's chances in the admissions process, however the GRE subject test is not required. All applicants who are not U.S. citizens or U.S permanent residents must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 21 in each subscore, or, on the computerized version of the test, a minimum score of 21 in each section and a total of 213 is required.
How can I find out more information about the research opportunities in your department?
The Department of Human Genetics offers a broad range of research opportunities. Prospective students are encouraged to view our Faculty and Research page and contact faculty members with questions you may have about the different areas of research in our department. We also encourage you to Contact our Students in order to learn more about their graduate experience in our department.
What type of financial support will I receive if I am accepted into your program?
All students accepted into our graduate program receive five full years of support. This includes, tuition, fees and a stipend of $24,500 per year plus $500 (a one-time moving reimbursement). Support for subsequent years of study is subject to the student's satisfactory research progress, as determined by the faculty sponsor, the Curriculum Committee and the Division of Biological Sciences.
What is the deadline for the application to the Human Genetics Department?
December 31, 2006 is the postmark deadline for application materials, although students are encouraged to submit their application materials by December 15th, 2006.
How soon will I know the status of my application?
You will be contacted in January or February by telephone if an invitation is extended to attend one of the Biosciences Cluster Recruitment Weekends in 2006: 1st weekend in February, or the 1st weekend in March. These weekends give prospective students a chance to meet and interact with current faculty and students and explore the facilities and surroundings before making a formal decision. The Office of Graduate Affairs will send out formal offers of admission by March 15th, 2007.
What can I expect during my years of graduate study in the Department of Human Genetics?
For a more detailed description of what your years of graduate study will be like please click here: Years of Graduate Study
The Department of Human Genetics is a degree-granting unit in the Molecular Biosciences Cluster, which includes the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Committee on Genetics, Committee on Developmental Biology, and the Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology. These five academic units share a common admissions process.
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For additional information on the Human Genetics Graduate Program:
Please contact the Graduate Program Administrator, Justin Shelton at 773.834.8073 or via email at
For Information on: Opportunities for Minority Graduate Students in the Biological Sciences