Genome Science and Technology |
University/Institute: University of Tennessee (UT) |
Location: United States - Knoxville |
Focus: Other: Genomics and Computational Biology |
Recommended Undergraduate Degrees: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science |
Degree Offered: Ph.D/DSc (5 years)Ph.D/DSc (Major/Primary Degree) |
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Key characteristics of program:
The Graduate School in Genome Science and Technology (GST) at The University of Tennessee and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a unique, multidisciplinary program for full time graduate study leading to the Ph.D. (M.S.) degree in Life Science with an emphasis in quantitative and/or computational biology. |
Program Goals:
Students are trained at and across the interface of experimental and computational biology and, upon completing the program, are competitive for jobs in academic research and teaching, government laboratories, and private industries such as pharmaceuticals and other technologies. To this end, the program provides a firm foundation in genetics, molecular and cellular biology, and biochemistry. Students in the program develop skills from basic coding and bioinformatics all the way to the most advanced supercomputing architectures. |
Additional Information |
Year Program Established: 1998
Average number of applicants per year: 40 |
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