Human/Medical Genetics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of human genetics from the standpoint of medical applications such as clinical diagnosis, genetic engineering and therapy, transplantation, and the study of genetic diseases and disabilities and their defense. Includes instruction in human molecular genetics; genetic factors causing disease; changes in gene expression during development, differentiation, and pathogenesis; recombinant DNA; gene therapy; clinical genetics; genetic epidemiology; immunogenetics; cytogenetics; and genetics of specific disorders and diseases.

Those who are passionate about Human/Medical Genetics can study up to a Post masters certificate. Right now, 346 students earn a some level of degree in Human/Medical Genetics around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in Human/Medical Genetics in Pennsylvania compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Human/Medical Genetics is $42,090.