Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Functional Genomics in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
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Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
NC State's Functional Genomics program covers gene identification, expression analysis, biomolecular structure and function, interaction networks, and genomic applications in breeding and ecological-evolutionary research. Students pursuing Functional Genomics will specialize in one or more of these domains. Initial coursework provides a foundation in Genomic Sciences through Bioinformatics, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Statistics. Specialized advanced courses are available based on each student's research focus. As a pioneer in genomic science education, NC State has granted Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics degrees since 1999. Over the last ten years, our program has produced more than 75 PhDs and 25 Master's graduates, now holding prestigious positions across global academic, governmental, and industry sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students should have an undergraduate major in the biological or physical sciences, mathematics, or computer science and have taken at least one semester of college-level calculus.
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Application Deadlines and Details
Fall Jan 15
Tuition
USD
29,433