Genetics and Genomic Sciences, BS

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 26.0801

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Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Course Pathway

27 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

BY 123Introductory Biology I

4 cr

BY 124Introductory Biology II

4 cr

CH 115General Chemistry I

3 cr

CH 117General Chemistry II

3 cr

PHL 116Bioethics

3 cr

BY 210Genetics

4 cr

BY 330Cell Biology

3 cr

CH 235Organic Chemistry I

3 cr

CH 237Organic Chemistry II

3 cr

CH 460Fundamentals of Biochemistry

3 cr

PSDO 200Introduction to Research

1 cr

PH 201College Physics I

4 cr

PH 202College Physics II

4 cr

PSDO 300Introduction to the Health Professions

1 cr

GGSC 310Genome Structure and Organization

3 cr

GGSC 320Colloquium in Genetics and Genomics Science

1 cr

GGSC 410Genetic Basis of Human Disease

3 cr

GGSC 420Applications of Bioinformatics

3 cr

GGSC 499GGSC Program Final

GGSC 415Aquatic Animal Models of Human Disease

3 cr

GGSC 435Zebrafish as a Model for Biomedical Research

3 cr

GGSC 470Principles of Pharmacogenetics

3 cr

GGSC 490Model Systems for Genetics Disorders

3 cr

GGSC 491Personalized Genomic Medicine

3 cr

BY 431Principles of DNA Technology

3 cr

GGSC 492Undergraduate Research Seminar in Genetics and Genomic Sciences

3 cr

GGSC 493Honors Research Seminar in Genetics and Genomic Sciences

3 cr

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Genetics and Genomic Sciences, BS

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 26.0801

No description available.

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningScienceComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessInstructingLearning StrategiesMonitoringMathematics

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsChemistryEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsPsychologyMedicine and DentistryTherapy and CounselingAdministration and Management

Abilities

Written ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityCategory FlexibilityNear VisionFluency of IdeasSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and familie
Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndr
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biolo
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instructio
Write letters of recommendation for students.
Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to
Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research perso
Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the re
Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
Inventory and order lab supplies.
Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working
Plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene ex
Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientif
Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
Write grant applications to obtain funding.
Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific pro
Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project r
Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pub
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareObject or component oriented development softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareSpreadsheet softwareGeographic information systemMedical softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareOperating system softwareElectronic mail softwareDevelopment environment softwareData mining softwareData base management system softwarePortal server softwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

Automated deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sequencersBenchtop ultracentrifugesCryostatsDifferential interference microscopesFluorescent microscopesGel documentation systemsHigh speed centrifugesMicroplate readersPersonal computersPhosphor imagersTable top centrifugesUltracentrifugesAnaerobic growth chambersCarbon dioxide analysis equipmentCarousel slide projectorsChemiluminescence imaging systemsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersElectrophoresis equipmentAerobic growth chambersAgitatorsAmino acid analyzersAnalytical balances

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupport

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex or ambiguous genetic laboratory results — interpret autonomously, including variants of uncertain significance, and communicate nuanced findings to patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Informed consent and testing decision processes — lead comprehensively for high-complexity cases involving rare syndromes, providing individualized risk-benefit analysis without supervisory input.
Comprehensive risk assessments — conduct across multiple specialty areas including prenatal, pediatric, oncology, and neurological genetics, synthesizing multifactorial inheritance data and family histories.
Genetic consultation reports for rare or complex cases — author with precision and clinical authority, serving as primary reference documents for referring physicians and insurance reviewers.
Multi-disciplinary treatment plans — determine and coordinate by integrating genomic findings, literature evidence, and patient-specific clinical history across cardiology, oncology, and other specialty teams.
Psychological and educational support — deliver tailored counseling to patients and families confronting life-altering genetic diagnoses, adapting communication style to health literacy and emotional state.
Emerging genomic technologies and research findings — critically evaluate and integrate into clinical practice protocols to ensure the department applies current best-evidence approaches.
Clinical systems analysis — assess workflow, patient outcomes data, and quality indicators using analytical software to identify gaps and recommend improvements in a genetics program.
Specialty genetics consultations — provide expert-level counseling in advanced domains such as pharmacogenomics or hereditary cardiovascular disease without peer oversight.
Mentorship of developing counselors — guide caseload discussions, review documentation, and model evidence-based patient communication in a clinical training environment.

Course Pathway

27 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

BY 123Introductory Biology I

4 cr

BY 124Introductory Biology II

4 cr

CH 115General Chemistry I

3 cr

CH 117General Chemistry II

3 cr

PHL 116Bioethics

3 cr

BY 210Genetics

4 cr

BY 330Cell Biology

3 cr

CH 235Organic Chemistry I

3 cr

CH 237Organic Chemistry II

3 cr

CH 460Fundamentals of Biochemistry

3 cr

PSDO 200Introduction to Research

1 cr

PH 201College Physics I

4 cr

PH 202College Physics II

4 cr

PSDO 300Introduction to the Health Professions

1 cr

GGSC 310Genome Structure and Organization

3 cr

GGSC 320Colloquium in Genetics and Genomics Science

1 cr

GGSC 410Genetic Basis of Human Disease

3 cr

GGSC 420Applications of Bioinformatics

3 cr

GGSC 499GGSC Program Final

GGSC 415Aquatic Animal Models of Human Disease

3 cr

GGSC 435Zebrafish as a Model for Biomedical Research

3 cr

GGSC 470Principles of Pharmacogenetics

3 cr

GGSC 490Model Systems for Genetics Disorders

3 cr

GGSC 491Personalized Genomic Medicine

3 cr

BY 431Principles of DNA Technology

3 cr

GGSC 492Undergraduate Research Seminar in Genetics and Genomic Sciences

3 cr

GGSC 493Honors Research Seminar in Genetics and Genomic Sciences

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

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