Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Genetics and Genomics

The MDPhD in Molecular Genetics and Genomics is aimed at highly motivated individuals. This program combines outstanding basic science training with state-of-the-art clinical medicine to train individuals as physician-scientists excelling in careers in research and education. Our program is specifically tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. The combined degree program in Molecular Genetics and Genomics emphasizes eukaryotic biology and genetics with distinct applications in molecular medicine. The emerging scientific discipline of molecular medicine combines unique approaches for solving complex problems associated with human development and disease, including the use of model organisms such as yeast, drosophila, chick, and mouse.

To be considered for graduate admission, applicants must have completed an appropriate university-level program comparable in subject matter and credits to a Wayne State bachelor's degree program. While a degree in another country may have a similar name to a U.S. degree, that doesn't mean it requires similar lengths and content of study or that it should be accepted as equivalent.All graduate applicants must:Present an excellent scholastic recordHave sufficient financial resources for minimum tuition, supplies and living expensesBe proficient in EnglishApplicants whose native language is not English must meet one of the following language proficiency requirements for admission: (1) submit an English language qualifying score, (2) receive provisional admission through the Wayne State University English Language Institute (ELI), (3) qualify for English proficiency exemption.To establish English proficiency, you are required to submit an official qualifying score meeting minimum Graduate School requirements. The Graduate School's English Language Proficiency requirements are the absolute minimum; programs can set higher minimum standards. You are expected to meet the requirements set by your program of interest