Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics – Online
Career Information
What are career options in genetics and genomics?
Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics (MSHGG) graduates have many different employment options. Employers include both established biotechnology companies and startup companies, in addition to pharmaceutical companies, educational institutions, research institutions, and genetic testing laboratories.
You can specialize in branches of genetics such as:
- Oncology research
- Genetic Variant Curator/Analyst
- Pharmaceutical research and development
- Biotechnology research and development
- Emerging pathogen surveillance
- Nucleic acid-based therapy research and development
- Microbiome and gut health
- Epigenetics research and therapeutics
- Forensics
- Patient advocacy in oncology, pediatrics, and rare diseases
Where are SCU graduates employed?
- 24% in Southern California
- 7% in Statewide California
- 65% Out-of-state
- 4% International
While many graduates are in clinical, pharmaceutical, and research occupations, the program has significant representation from fields as varied as:
- Science teachers
- Physicians
- Clinical psychology workers
- Patient advocates
- Aspiring oncology educators
The single attribute all students and graduates possess is their passion for understanding genetics and applying that knowledge to improve human health.
Geneticists work in multidisciplinary teams alongside clinical counselors, clinical laboratory scientists and technicians, medical secretaries and administrative staff, as well as general practitioners, psychologists, neurologists, pediatricians and a range of other specialists.
Geneticists participate in biotechnology innovation and advancing integrative, whole-person health by contributing their knowledge of genetics in areas such as pediatrics, oncology, and infectious disease prevention.
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