Integrative Genetics and Genomics

About the Program

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Students in Integrative Genetics and Genomics experience an unsurpassed breadth of research and instructional opportunities from the most fundamental to applied aspects of genetics. They gain advanced knowledge of the application of genomic, molecular, and classical genetic approaches to study model organisms, a broad range of native and agricultural species, humans, and companion animals. Our graduates leave our program with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in genetics.

Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I
M.S. Plan II
Ph.D. Plan B
Lead Dean

College of Biological Sciences

Major Code
GIGG
Exceptions
QE Exception: No outside member needed

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Deadlines
General: Dec 1, 2023
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Dec 1, 2023
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2024

Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
Najwa Marrush
(530) 752-4863 | nmmarrush@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Program Chair

Graduate Group Chair
David Segal
(530) 754-9134 | djsegal@ucdavis.edu

Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: General
Li-En Jao
Integrative Genetics and Genomics
ljao@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Hong Ji
Integrative Genetics and Genomics
hgji@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Susan Lott
Integrative Genetics and Genomics
(530) 752-2939 | selott@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Studies Contacts

Internal Fellowship Analyst
Heidi West
(530) 754-9473 | hewest@ucdavis.edu