Functional Genomics at NC State encompasses gene discovery, gene expression, protein and nucleic acid structure and function, gene and gene product interactions, and genomic approaches to breeding and comparative studies relevant to ecology and evolutionary biology. Students selecting Functional Genomics will focus on one or more of these areas.

Academic preparation will start with a general background in Genomic Sciences including classes in Bioinformatics, Genetics, Biochemistry and Statistics. A wide variety of advanced courses are offered and will be chosen depending on the specific focus of the student.

Degrees Offered

Master of Functional Genomics (non-thesis degree)
M.S., Functional Genomics
Ph.D., Functional Genomics
Co-major in Functional Genomics
Minor in Functional Genomics
(for students pursuing a PhD degree in Bioinformatics or another discipline; there is no minor offered for M.S. degrees).

Source: https://brc.ncsu.edu/genomics/functional-genomics

North Carolina State University: Functional Genomics

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