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224 Master's degrees in Genetics in North America
Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics
The Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics programme at the University of Georgia is a research-focused M.S. degree. This full-time course requires 30 credit hours and is designed to prepare students for technical roles in industry or academia. It offers a comprehensive foundation in crop science and genetic research.
Biological Sciences
The Biological Sciences program of the University at Buffalo provides advanced graduate training in biology for students whose principal interests lie outside the typical laboratory-focused graduate program in biology.
Cancer Biology
The graduate program in Cancer Biology at the University of Wisconsin Madison offers a course of study and research leading to the Ph.D. degree. Although a master’s degree is offered under special circumstances, students are not admitted for a master’s degree.
Forest Pathology and Mycology
The Forest Pathology and Mycology program at the SUNY - College of Environmental Science and Forestrytrains students to understand tree diseases and fungi from the perspective of basic biology and ecology as well as that of societal needs.
Molecular and Cell Biology
The Master of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology at University of Texas at Dallas begins with core courses in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and quantitative biology.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCMB) is in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia. The college offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in a variety of disciplines, including biochemistry and molecular biology.
Genetics
The Genetics program of The University of Arizona prepares you for a variety of careers in academia, biotechnology or government. Your graduate studies will include courses, seminars and journal clubs, and you will perform a thesis project, giving you experience conducting high-impact genetics research.
Genomics
Genomics is the future of the healthcare industry. There’s no better time to pursue an education in this rapidly growing field than now. This degree is offered at Saint Joseph’s University.
Functional Genomics
The Master in Functional Genomics at North Carolina State University encompasses gene discovery, gene expression, protein and nucleic acid structure and function, gene and gene product interactions, and genomic approaches to breeding and comparative studies relevant to ecology and evolutionary biology. Students selecting Functional Genomics will focus on one or more of these areas.
Genetics
The Genetics MSc program from Mississippi State University is an interdisciplinary curriculum which utilizes the staff and facilities available in the various departments and colleges.
Biomedicine and Cell and Gene Therapy
The Biomedicine and Cell and Gene Therapy program offered by Drexel University ncludes a core curriculum consisting of 24 semester credits and two fifteen-credit fellowships for audiologists who hold a bachelor's degree in Audiology or related science and have a minimum of two years clinical experience.
Human Genetics
The MS in Human Genetics (MSHG) program at the University of Pittsburgh prepares students for careers as contributing members of genetics and genomics research teams in academia or industry.
Statistical Genetics
The Statistical Genetics program at Columbia University prepares well-qualified students to use advanced modern statistical genetic methods and cutting-edge technologies to dissect complicated human genetics.
Integrative Genetics and Genomics
Students in the Integrative Genetics and Genomics Graduate Program at the University of California, Davis, have the opportunity to apply genomic, molecular, and classical genetic approaches to study model organisms, a broad range of native and agricultural species, humans, and companion animals.
Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology
The Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology programme from Oklahoma State University is designed to provide you with advanced, comprehensive training in the skills required for working with microorganisms, as well as an extensive understanding of all aspects of microbial life.

Soil and Crop Sciences
Join this Master of Science (MS) in Soil and Crop Sciences programme from Colorado State University.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology program at the University of Tennessee Knoxville prepares students for a variety of career options and is designed to be flexible, hands-on, and with multiple mentoring and professional development opportunities.
Genetics and Biotechnology
Genetics and Biotechnology offered at Brigham Young University aims to provide an active learning environment where individuals develop skills and knowledge and work in interdisciplinary teams to solve complex problems.
Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics
The program leading to the Master of Science in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics at the University of Wisconsin Madison provides a broad exposure in the various disciplines involved with plant improvement.
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Counseling from University of Kansas Medical Center is to educate future genetic counselors and guide their development to become insightful, empathic, collaborative, life-long learners who improve the lives of their patients, colleagues and the greater community.