Overview

Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology / Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology is located in Chapel Hill, NC, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	7

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

77

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 3rd	December 3rd	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Traineership Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships

Student Body

65

Total Graduate Students

9%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.15%
Black or African American	7.69%
White or Caucasian	38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	1.54%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	3.08%
Unknown	50.77%

Gender

Male (36%)

Female (63%)

Faculty

82

Total faculty

Full-time - 82

Part-time - 0

Male (56)

Female (26)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Telomere replication and germline immortality, experimental evolution in microorganisms, genetic vulnerabilities in tumor genomes, genetics of cell cycle control during Drosophila development, mammalian genetics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 5009 Genetic Medicine Building, CB# 7265
120 Mason Farm Road
Chapel Hill, NC  27599
United States

Contact Dr. Robert J. Duronio
Director
Email: duronio@med.unc.edu
Phone: 919-962-7749

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