About This Major
A program that focuses on the application of genetics to the therapeutic treatment of diseases and inherited abnormalities through the targeted modification of gene expression, and prepares individuals to administer genetic therapies. Includes instruction in medical genetics, genome analysis, pharmacology of gene transfer, viral vectors, nonviral therapeutic techniques, genetic screening, targeted gene delivery, vector production, safety and quality assurance, clinical trials management, and bioethics.
Related CIP Codes
- 51.1509
- Genetic Counseling/Counselor., 26.0806
- Human/Medical Genetics
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 51.0914
- CIP Family
- 51
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