Graduate Programs

Ph.D. Programs

The following programs offers graduate students the opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. in the research areas of human genetics and genomics:

• Epidemiology and Human Genetics (track in Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine)
• Molecular Medicine (track in Genome Biology)

Contact

• Toni I. Pollin, PhD
  Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology & Public Health,
  Track Leader for the Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine Program, GPILS
  tpollin@medicine.umaryland.edu

• Scott Devine, PhD
  Track Leader for the Molecular Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Track, GPILS
  sdevine@som.umaryland.edu

Master's Programs

Three master's programs are available at UMB.

The MGC Training Program is a two year clinical program to train students in the field of genetic counseling.

1. Master's in Genetic Counseling Program (MGC Training Program)

There are two distinct Master's of Science Programs currently available. Both are two year degree programs.

2. MS in Human Genetics
3. MS in Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science

Contact

Master's in Genetic Counseling Program:

• Shannan DeLany Dixon, MS, CGC
  Director, Master's in Genetic Counseling Program
  sdelany@som.umaryland.edu
• Ann S. Toma
  Academic Coordinator
  atoma@som.umaryland.edu

Master's in Human Genetics:

• Toni I. Pollin, PhD
  Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology & Public Health
  Track Leader for the Human Genetics and Genomic MedicineProgram, GPILS
  tpollin@medicine.umaryland.edu
  
• Jon Shinnick
  Academic Services Specialist
  jshinnick@som.umaryland.edu

Master's in Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science:

• Ivy Dick, PhD
  Program Director
  Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology
  cmbs@som.umaryland.edu
• Elice García-Baca
  Program Coordinator
  Senior Academic Services Specialist
  cmbs@som.umaryland.edu