Genetics majors are interested in understanding how DNA, along with the environment, encodes traits like hair color or high blood pressure, and how these traits are inherited or regulated. Genetics encompasses topics like molecular genetics, evolution, genetic engineering and bioinformatics. The faculty strongly value hands-on learning and many students conduct undergraduate research under faculty supervision in our state-of-the-art research laboratories. Graduates are prepared for successful careers in the biotechnology fields or for entry into graduate school or health professional programs. UNH has one of the few dedicated genetics majors in the United States. Students in the genetics degree program interact with faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research and student advising, and our teaching labs provide hands-on training in current research techniques. Our faculty conduct research on diverse topics including evolution, gene structure and function, host-microbe interactions, genome sequencing and analysis, heredity and diversity in populations. There are many opportunities for students to work in faculty laboratories and present research at scientific conferences on and off campus.<br><br>POTENTIAL CAREERS - Research scientist (biotechnology, biomedical, agriculture, etc.), Genetic counselor, Forensic scientist<br>Technical support assistant, Physician, Physician assistant, Educator