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Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Genetics
The Doctor of Philosophy degree is conferred on students in recognition of high attainment and productive scholarship in genetics.
The PhD student must achieve:
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0
- At least 15 credits of genetics courses
- At least 3 credits in Statistics
The student is evaluated for breadth and depth of scholarship by means of two examinations, the Candidacy Examination and the Comprehensive Examination. All PhD students are required to prepare and formally defend a thesis involving independent research. This section of the website details the various requirements and formats for examinations for PhD students in Genetics Program. A check list is provided for following progress towards the degree.
Doctoral Committee
After completing the Candidacy Examination, an official Doctoral Committee can be formally appointed by the Graduate School. This committee typically consists of four or more active members of the Graduate Faculty. At least one member of the committee must be from outside the Genetics Program.
Following the Candidacy Exam, the advisor should submit the names of the Doctoral Committee to the Genetics Program Office for processing of the required paperwork (download a pdf form for proposing committee members).