Genetics and Genomics
The genetics and genomics major is designed to provide a broad foundation in science, with emphasis on genetics and genomics. Although the majority of the course work is prescribed, students can tailor their degree program to their own interests within the field from a slate of options.
What can I do with this degree?
Graduates in genetics and genomics pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of biological science, research methods and genomics.
Alumni work at:
- Animal biotechnology/breeding companies
- High schools and middle schools
- Medical schools
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Plant or animal genetics labs
- Private agricultural companies
Alumni work as:
- Technical aides in animal science
- Pharmacy technicians
- Geneticists
- Molecular and cellular biologists
- Medical scientists
- Bioinformatics scientists
- Cytogenetic technologists