The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to the enhancement of the health and well-being of animals and human beings through excellence in education, research, professional practice, and committed service to the State of Iowa, the nation, and the world.

The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine aspires to be a preeminent institution recognized for excellence in professional and graduate education and the application of knowledge to promote animal and human health with significant influence on society's food supply while providing a caring and supportive work environment.

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Ames, USA

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Work is offered for the doctor of philosophy [Ph.D.] and master of science [M.S.] degrees with a major in genetics and genomics. There are fourteen participating departments. The diversity of faculty in the interdepartmental genetics program ensures a broad, well-balanced education from the best instructors while offering flexibility in the choice of specialization. Genetics and Genomics faculty have strengths in many areas, from fundamental studies at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels, to research with immediate practical application. Ongoing research projects span all the major areas of theoretical and experimental genetics, including molecular studies of gene regulation, gene mapping, transposable element studies, developmental genetics, quantitative and mathematical genetics, evolutionary genetics, and population genetics.

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MSC in Genetics and Genomics

The Interdepartmental Microbiology (IM) Graduate Program at Iowa State University offers both M.S. and Ph. D. degree opportunities in all aspects of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbiology. A large number of University departments and affiliated national laboratories in Ames participate, bringing together faculty with expertise in biochemistry, ecology, genetics, and molecular biology, biogeochemistry, biorenewables, food safety and security, veterinary microbiology, medical, microbiology, plant pathology, virology, entomology, immunology, parasitology, mycology, and microbial genomics, among others.

MSC in Interdepartmental Microbiology (IM)

The graduate program of the Department focuses on two major areas: residency training in preparation for board certification, and research training at the Master's level. The department offers a Master of Science degree with a major in Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, or Theriogenology.

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