Graduate Programs in Genetics
Program of Study: This multidisciplinary program in genetics offers study leading to the M.S. degree under faculty from the Agriculture Research Servies of the USDA, the departments of Agronomy, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular biology, Biology, Entamology, Forestry, Horticulture, Poultry Science, and the College of Vetrinary medicine. In addition to doing course work, students carry out research projects in their field of interest. Students accepted into the program may do their thesis research with any faculty member, regardless of departmental affilaition. Students generally begin their theses research during their first summer of residence. Broad areas of available research include: Ecological, Molecular, Physiology, and Quantitave genetics.
Research Facilities: All of the research laboratories are well equipped for advanced contemporary research into genetics. Such specialized equipment availiable include: adjustable nucleic acid sequencer, amino acid analyzer, electrophoresis units, spectrophotmeters, spectroflourometers, gas and hish pressure liquid chromatographs, animal and plant research facilities, PC and mainframe computers, video digitizer, tissue culture equipment, environmental chambers, radioisotope facilities, ultracentrafuges, nuclear magnetic resonance equipment, and electron microscopes.
Financail Aid: Graduate research assistantships are available in the range of $7,200 - 9,600 per year. Numerous employment opportunities are available for spouses at the University as well as in the surrounding community.
Student Group: The University has a total enrollment of about 14,000 students, 2,000 of whom are graduate students. Undergraduates come primarily from Mississippi, but graduate students are from many states and a large number of international countries.
The Community: Starkville is located in northeast Mississippi. It is about 1/2 hour from Columbus, 2 1/2 hours from Jackson, and 3 hours from Memphis, TN. New Orleans, LA, and Atlanta GA, are about 5 hours away. Opportunities for outdoor recreation, include hunting, fishing, swimming, and water-skiing, are available at several sites within a 30-minute drive of the campus.
The University: Mississippi State University was established in 1878 as a state land-grant college. It has since grown to encompass nine colleges and schools. The grounds of the University occupy 4,000 acres, including the farms, pastures, and woodlands of the Experiment Stations.
On-campus entertainment includes the Lyceum series, numerous concerts, and lecture series. Also available are the University-owned 18-hole golf course, bowling alley, tennis courts, and swimming pool. The University also has an active intramural sports program. The University Union has facilities for various student activities.
Applying: Admission is granted each semester. Application must be made to the Registar's Office. Admission procedures and requirements are available upon request. Application for financial aid must be made by June 1 for fall entrance.
Correspondence and Information:
Dr.
E. David Peebles, Genetics Coordinator
Poultry Science Department
Box 9665
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662) 325-3417
