Overview

Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology / Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology is located in Atlanta, GA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	2
Doctoral Degrees	13

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

134

Applied

21

Accepted

8

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 1st	December 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0 in science course work (recommended)

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Fellowships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

49

Total Graduate Students

14%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.08%
Black or African American	8.16%
White or Caucasian	42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	6.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.04%
Unknown	22.45%

Gender

Male (42%)

Female (57%)

Faculty

50

Total faculty

Full-time - 50

Part-time - 0

Male (40)

Female (10)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Gene regulation, genetic combination, developmental regulation
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA  30322-1100
United States

Contact Dr. Bill Kelly
Director
Email: william.kelly@emory.edu
Phone: 404-727-6461
Fax: 404-727-2880

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