GENETICS AND GENOMIC SCIENCES, BS
Genetics and Genomic Sciences
The UAB Undergraduate Program in Genetics and Genomic Sciences (GGS) is an interdisciplinary major between the Department of Genetics in the Heersink School of Medicine and the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences. Genetics refers to study of genes and their roles in inheritance, while genomics describes investigations of large sets of genes or gene products, up to and including the entire genome. Genetics is one of the most important fields in biological sciences, and affects all aspects of our lives. There have been major breakthroughs in the fields of genetics and genomics during the last decade, and this has created a significant need for individuals with training in these cutting-edge disciplines.
The central goals of the GGS undergraduate major is to provide students with a strong educational and research background and prepare them to become accomplished research scientists, clinicians, and health-care professionals who will be equipped with the knowledge to contribute to future discoveries in genetics and genomics. Our faculty, through their strong academic and research experience and expertise in the fields of genetics and genomic sciences, will help students accomplish these goals through the following mechanisms:
- Academic coursework - students are provided with a strong academic and intellectual foundation through coursework in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, genetics, and genomics.
- Authentic research experience – Qualified students are offered opportunities to perform laboratory research under the direction of faculty mentors to learn cutting-edge experimental approaches and innovative methods in genetics and genomics research.
- Mentoring and career guidance - students are provided with academic and career counseling to identify graduate and professional programs, or jobs most suited to their interests.
Admissions
The GGS program is designed for graduating high school seniors and college freshmen or sophomores with a strong academic record and the motivation to pursue a career in the biomedical sciences.
Advising and Information
Dr. Micky Edmonds
Co-Director, Genetics and Genomic Sciences
Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics
(205) 975-7879
MickEdmonds@uab.edu
Dr. Shahid K Mukhtar
Co-Director, Genetics and Genomic Sciences
Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
(205) 934-8335
smukhtar@uab.edu
