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Genetics influences nearly every facet of contemporary life, appearing in media coverage, television programs, healthcare debates, and ethical conversations about cloning. As the human genome has been fully mapped, biology students now require comprehensive training in heredity and evolutionary studies more than ever. The Genetics program aims to serve dedicated undergraduates with a keen interest in developmental, evolutionary, and molecular genetics, enabling them to investigate how genetic insights enhance our comprehension of human growth and illness. This major suits students pursuing genetics as a fundamental science or its practical applications in biotech, medicine, and farming, while particularly appealing to those seeking specialized knowledge and preparation for advanced academic pursuits.
Student must have completed secondary school with excellent grades/marks in academic subjects and have earned a certificate of completion that enables you to be admitted to a university in your home country and is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. If your secondary/high school was completed in a country where English was not the language of instruction, or if you have less than three years of high school curriculum instruction in English in the U.S., you are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Various examinations and scores may be used to demonstrate proficiency in English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination: Internet-based test (IBT): score 80 or higher; Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); Freshman applicants may complete one UC approved English composition course.