Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] [Biomedical Sciences - Human Genetics and Genomics] From University of Miami

The Interdepartmental PhD Program in Human Genetics and Genomics is a multi-disciplinary program aimed at training scientists broadly in areas of human genetics and genomics relevant to human health and disease. The emerging practice of ?precision medicine,? whereby clinical treatment decisions are based in part on an individual?s genomic profile, depends on ?genomic literacy? among practitioners, researchers and patients.

Human Genetics and Genomics is a multidisciplinary field that requires training in three core competencies: clinical, molecular, and statistical genetics. Individuals earning PhDs in Human Genetics and Genomics will have various career options, including clinical laboratory (after fellowship training and board certification), research laboratory or computational research in academia, healthcare, and the biotechnology industry.