Key information
Duration
Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
Duolingo English Test: 110
TOEFL iBT: 79
PTE Academic: 58
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
90 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Detroit, United States
Disciplines
Molecular Sciences, Genetics
Overview
About the program
Our program at Wayne State University 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Disease
- Clinical Skills
- Population, Patient, Physician, Professionalism
- Medical Ethics
- Street Medicine: Detroit
- Healthcare: Systems, Quality, Safety and Social Determinants
- Interdisciplinary Cell & Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Functional Genomics & Systems Biology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 110
TOEFL iBT: 79
PTE Academic: 58
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application to the Wayne State University School of Medicine via the American Medical College Application Service
- Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) scores.
- Written statement describing your demonstrated interest in both basic research and clinical medicine, as well as interest in our program.
- Three letters of recommendation to the program, focusing on your dual research and clinical interests when possible.
- Accepted students can pursue research for PhD in any graduate program in any of the schools/colleges at Wayne State University.
- Interviews
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 101,604 AUD / year (≈ 72,022 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 101,604 AUD / year (≈ 72,022 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 61,752 AUD / year (≈ 43,773 USD / year)
Living costs
Detroit, United States: 1,481-2,497 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships opportunities are available for Molecular Genetics and Genomics.
