The genetics major at Michigan State University offers a strong scientific foundation with a focused emphasis on genetics and genomics. In this program, you’ll study how genes function, how they’re inherited and how they influence the traits of organisms—from molecular systems to populations.
While the core curriculum provides broad training in biological and physical sciences, you’ll also have flexibility to explore your interests through elective courses within the field.
ALUMNI PURSUITS
Graduates with a degree in genetics and genomics build careers across diverse sectors, applying their expertise in biological science, research and data analysis.
Alumni work at:
- Animal biotechnology/breeding companies
- High schools and middle schools
- Medical schools
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Plant or animal genetics labs
- Private agricultural companies
Alumni work as:
- Technical aides in animal science
- Pharmacy technicians
- Geneticists
- Molecular and cellular biologists
- Medical scientists
- Bioinformatics scientists
- Cytogenetic technologists
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