Overview

Department of Human and Molecular Genetics / Department of Human and Molecular Genetics is located in Richmond, VA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy (MD/PhD)
Master of Science (MS)	Genetic counseling
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Human genetics

Earning Your Degree

Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Comprehensive oral and written exams

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 15th	Not reported	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Genetic epidemiology, biochemical genetics, quantitative genetics, human cytogenetics, molecular genetics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 901 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA  23284-9005
United States

Contact Dr. Paul B. Fisher
Chair
Email: pbfisher@vcu.edu
Phone: 804-628-3506
Fax: 804-827-1124

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