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Ph.D. in Genetics - Agricultural Genomics & Precision Breeding

Interdisciplinary doctoral program exploring CRISPR gene editing in staple food crops, livestock genomic selection, epigenetics, and disease vector genomics.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Degree in biological sciences, biochemistry, or genetics with 3.2+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of genetics research aims
Recommendation letters: Three scientific letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Interdisciplinary Genetics Fellowships providing $32,000 annual stipend and 100% tuition waiver
Application fee: $90
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by fellowship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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