Genetics

Here are some top MSc Genetics college options in India offering the best placement opportunities to postgraduates:

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

The field of Genetics is broad and multidisciplinary, encompassing aspects of Chemistry, Microbiology, Cytogenetics, Information Technology, and more. For you to select a specific subfield as your area of specialization, here are some branches of Genetics before we get into the course.

• Genetics of Biochemistry
• Traditional Genetics
• Genes and Human Genetics
• Genetics of Behavior
• Quantitative Genetics
• Genetics of Populations

Here are some basic requirements candidates need to fulfil for MSc Genetics abroad admission:

• They must have a bachelor's degree in the same or a related field with a minimum percentage set by the university to enrol in this course.
• They must perform well on English proficiency exams such as the PTE, TOEFL, and IELTS.
• Colleges need GRE results to move forward with the admissions process.
• Other important documents include a CV or resume, letters of recommendation (LOR), transcripts, and a statement of purpose (SOP).

Yes, here are some popular Genetics books you can read along with the MSc Genetics regular syllabus, to gather more specific information:

Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

After completing your MSc in Genetics, you have 2 options. You can either go for higher studies in research such as PhD, or you can start your career journey a Biotechnology, research, healthcare, or any relevant industry.

While pursuing a PhD will offer you research opportunities, getting a job will let you earn and develop skills to tackle real-world problems.

To progress in their careers, MSc Genetics students need to possess a wide range of intricate and social skills. Students might not always learn these skills in school. Practice is the only way to master these abilities. Students should therefore constantly aim to step outside of their comfort zone and acquire as much experience as they can. Examples of these skills include the following:

• Capability in Mathematics
• Analysis of Qualitative Data Capacity
• Communication Between People
• Interpretation of Quantitative Data
• Ability to Tact

The elective MSc Genetics subjects include:

• Advances in Drosophila Genetics
• Biology of Dictyostelium
• Cancer Biology and Genetics
• Genetic Counselling
• ·Genetics of Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Non-coding RNA Biology, Gene silencing and applications
• Yeast Molecular Genetics

Out of these 7, students get to choose 2 subjects, they wish to study.