Pasadena,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biology - Genetics in Pasadena United States | California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology
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Pasadena United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
58,479
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Genetics forms the foundation of biology and drives much biological research. Drawing from Caltech's distinguished legacy in genetics—where pioneers like Morgan, Beadle, Delbruck, Benzer, Wood, Lewis, and Hood established fundamental principles about genes, their functions, genetic pathways, and genome sequences—we now explore contemporary developmental and behavioral genetics. Using model organisms such as flies, worms, mice, yeast, Arabidopsis, and zebrafish, we investigate how genetics governs development, physiology, and behavior. With advances in genomics and genome editing, nearly any organism can now be studied genetically. At Caltech, our Genetics program equips students to grasp and employ genetic principles, from genome informatics to pathway and network analysis. We apply genetics to explore development, cell biology, physiology, behavior, and ecosystems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or the equivalent before beginning graduate study. Applicants who already hold a Ph.D. degree will not be considered for a second Ph.D. degree. Transcripts from each college or university attended, three letters of recommendation, a CV, and the applicant's statement of purpose are required components of the application and are carefully and equally weighed during the evaluation process.
There is no minimum requirement for the English proficiency exams. However, all new students who have had limited instruction in English will participate in a one-on-one English evaluation with the ESL instructor during Orientation and may be asked to enroll in an English as a Second Language (ESL) course.
There is no minimum requirement for the English proficiency exams. However, all new students who have had limited instruction in English will participate in a one-on-one English evaluation with the ESL instructor during Orientation and may be asked to enroll in an English as a Second Language (ESL) course.
Tuition
USD
58,479