Our Mission
The Department of Human Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health is dedicated to genetics research, teaching, and services. This department has three major research missions:
- To develop and use genetic methods to investigate the causes and treatment of hereditary and acquired human illness.
- To understand and explore the impact of genetics on public health, education, and disease prevention.
- To appreciate the role of genetic diversity within human populations.
Training Program
The Department offers degrees at both the Masters and PhD level in Human Genetics, as well as a Masters of Science degree in Genetic Counseling, and a Masters of Public Health in Public Health Genetics. Students gain a strong background in all aspects of human genetics as a result of a broad-based curriculum and research opportunities in basic, applied, or clinical genetics. The program emphasizes the study of genetic mechanisms related to the transition from normal to disease states, and how genes and the environment interact to affect the distribution of health and disease in human populations.
All applications for entry to the department must be made online. For additional admissions information, see our Admissions page, or the main School of Public Health Admissions page.
Contact
For all inquiries regarding the department, please contact:
Ms. Jeanette Norbut
(412) 624-3018
(412) 624-3020 [fax]
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University of Pittsburgh
Department of Human Genetics
A300 Crabtree Hall, GSPH
130 Desoto Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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