Genetics and Biochemistry

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About the Department


Welcome to the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences at Clemson University. This program offers undergraduate programs leading to the B.S. degree in Genetics and a B.S. in Biochemistry.  The Graduate programs include M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Genetics, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. There is also a new 5-year BS/MS program in Biotechnology available.

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