Medical Genetics
| Code | 465 |
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| School | School of Medicine |
| Department | Department of Medical Genetics |
| Degree | Ph.D. |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
The field of Medical Genetics is one of the main branches of medical sciences. The PhD graduates in this filed are expected to be able to solve their clients' problems by identifying, preventing, consulting, and curing their genetic disorders. As a fundamental science, the medical genetics knowledge can serve as an important base to promote national economy, social health, patient treatment and public welfare.
The PhD program in Medical Genetics offers both taught courses and research courses which seek to achieve an advanced understanding of professional skills and practice, often within the context of national policies and developments. The program combines modules of the advanced subject knowledge, general research methods, and treatment management issues.
The main objective of the program is to develop students' skills in appreciating and applying molecular techniques to successfully tackle problems in medical education and research fields by establishing a strong link between basic and medical genetics sciences. The graduates will be able to provide consultation for laboratory specialists or supervisors in order to improve the application of Medical Genetics in universities and research centers.
Objectives:
The main objective of the program is to develop students' skills in appreciating and applying molecular techniques to successfully tackle problems in medical education and research fields by establishing a strong link between basic and medical genetics sciences. The graduates will be able to provide consultation for laboratory specialists or supervisors in order to improve the application of Medical Genetics in universities and research centers.
General Competencies*
Specific Competencies and Skills
At the end of the program learners will be competent in the following skills, in addition to the competencies and skills that they already obtained during their master's education.
- Being competent in student seminars, lectures, and lecture handouts
- Having good knowledge and skills of laboratory practicals
- Developing team-working skills
- Evaluating the data generated, and interpreting the related data,
- Producing laboratory reports, and interpreting the test results,
- Keeping the physical and psychological environment as well as the workplace well organized and healthy
- Using the specialized equipment
- Working in professional environments
- Having sufficient skill in handling with animals
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requiremetns: Holding a master degree (M.Sc.) in one of the fields of Genetics, Human Genetics, Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Biotechnology, Medical Immunology, Biology Cellular and Molecular Sciences, Genetics, and Biochemistry branches); or a general doctorate in one of the fields of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary medicine; or a specialty in any of the medical fields, or a professional doctorate in the Laboratory Sciences (approved by the Medical Branch of the received in Iran or abroad.
The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved related Degree program and should be proficient in English or Persian.
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.
Duration: 4 years
Courses and number of credits:
Prerequisite courses: 3 credits
Special Courses: 27 credits
Thesis: 20 credits
Total: 50 credits
Program Curriculum
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Medical Genetics
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of International representative of the Department of Medical Genetics Tehran University of Medical Sciences through the following:
Contact Person : Dr Mina Haji Faraj Tabrizi
Tel.: (+98 21) 64053213
Email : tabrizi@sina.tums.ac.ir
Website:
Address: Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Poursina Ave, Keshavarz Blvd. Tehran, Iran Postal Code: 14155-6447
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 169
Email: admission@tums.ac.ir
Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran
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