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Program checklist · Doctor of Philosophy

Human Genetics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA

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Program
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
CIP
26.0806
Total credits (published)
86
Credits (computed from items)
86
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
234030
CourseShelf checklist
CK_234030_2c084f5a
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Curriculum requirements

0 items

    Core courses

    major core · 11 items
    1. HGEN 501
      3
    2. HGEN 502
      3
    3. HGEN 510
      Classic Papers in Human Genetics
      As published: “Journal Club I”
      1
    4. HGEN 606
      1
    5. HGEN 610
      Current Literature in Human Genetics
      As published: “Current Literature in Human Genetics 1”
      7
    6. HGEN 611
      3
    7. HGEN 690
      Genetics Research Seminar
      As published: “Genetics Research Seminar 2”
      8
    8. IBMS 600
      1
    9. IBMS 621
      2
    10. IBMS 622
      2
    11. IBMS 623
      2

    Additional courses

    3 items
    1. BIOS 543
      Graduate Research Methods I
      or: HGEN 651 Statistics for Genetic Studies I
      3
    2. HGEN 614
      3
    3. OVPR 601
      Scientific Integrity
      or: OVPR 602 Responsible Scientific Conduct
      or: OVPR 603 Responsible Conduct of Research
      1

    Electives

    electives · 1 item
    1. Select at least two courses from among: PATH 670; courses at the 500-level or above in ANAT, BIOC, BIOL, BIOS, BNFO, HGEN, LFSC, MICR, NEUS, PHTX and PHIS (excluding laboratory courses); courses specifically for professional programs (e.g. HGEN 600); directed research; independent study; seminar; current topic courses; MICR 608 and MICR 609
      Not resolved to a course
      5

    Dissertation research

    1 item
    1. HGEN 697
      Directed Research in Genetics
      As published: “Directed Research in Genetics 3”
      41
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