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Hershey campus handbook
For students and faculty in the Intercollege Graduate Program in Genetics who are based at Penn State's Hershey campus. Note: this section of the website is under revision. Please check details with the Genetics Program Office.
Introduction
This handbook has been compiled as an aid for graduate students and faculty in the Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Genetics at Penn State's Hershey campus. It contains current information and degree requirements for the Pennsylvania State University Graduate Program in Genetics. » more
Curriculum
PhD students in Genetics are required to take at least 15 credits of approved genetics courses. MS students are required to take at least 12 credits. » more
Rotations and advisor selection process
To ensure that each student experiences the breadth of research opportunities within the Hershey contingent of the Genetics program, incoming students will participate in laboratory rotations. » more
PhD degree requirements
For students completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Genetics at Penn State's Hershey campus. » more
MD/PhD degree requirements
Information for students completing an MD/PhD degree in Genetics at Penn State's Hershey campus. » more
MS degree requirements
For students completing a Masters of Science (MS) degree in Genetics at Penn State's Hershey campus. » more
General Information for Genetics students at Hershey
Information about paychecks, taxation of stipends, vacation/leaves of absence, mail and email. » more