University of Iowa (UI) - Human Genetics
Human Genetics
A program that focuses on the scientific study of human genetics from the standpoint of medical applications such as clinical diagnosis, genetic engineering and therapy, transplantation, and the study of genetic diseases and disabilities and their defense. Includes instruction in human molecular genetics; genetic factors causing disease; changes in gene expression during development, differentiation, and pathogenesis; recombinant DNA; gene therapy; clinical genetics; genetic epidemiology; immunogenetics; cytogenetics; and genetics of specific disorders and diseases. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer a human genetics degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Doctor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Human Genetics Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the human genetics program at the University of Iowa for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | |
|---|---|
All Students | 1 |
By Gender
| Total | |
|---|---|
Male | - |
Female | 1 |
By Race
| Total | |
|---|---|
American Indian | - |
Black | - |
Asian | 1 |
Hispanic | - |
White | - |
Unknown | - |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Biologists
Job Description
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 101,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 115,100
- Percent Job Growth: 14.00%
- Percent of Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Job Description
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of medical scientists, except epidemiologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 100,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,500
- Percent Job Growth: 36.40%
- Percent of Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.6%
