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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The BSc Genetics syllabus and curriculum revolves around courses that include the study of living organisms’ genes, as well as their body and hereditary variations. The subjects mostly research the history of genetics, its transfusion process, and new developments and techniques in this program.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, apart from the core modules, you will also have to study some electives which will broaden your knowledge bank and help you gain important insights in a field that is related to the domain of Genetics. Enlisted are some of the electives you can pursue in the BSc Genetics course:
| Immunology and Infection | Genomics & Bioinformatics |
| Food and Fuel | Biochemistry |
| Conservational Biology | Molecular Recognition |
| Cell Biology | Ageing and Regenerative Medicine |
| Enzymes and Proteins | Enzymes and Proteins |
Hope this will help you!
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, though Distance colleges offering Genetics courses are very limited in India. However, Madurai Kamaraj University in Madurai offers Diploma in Human Genetic Disorders. It is a PG Diploma course with 1-year duration and the course fee is INR 12,000.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The recruitments in Genetics are both from the private and public sector. However, the public sector acts as the dominant one. One can get jobs in various national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and also work as an animal breeder. Along with that, can also apply in various educational institutions as an assistant professor or may even work on a project in government recognised labs.
Apart from that, there are innumerable private-sector job opportunities, including hospitals, pharmaceutical industries and genetic engineering industry. One can also work as a genetic counselor in various NGOs to assist families and individual
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Recruiters basically look for various common skills while recruiting the Genetics experts. This field being diverse emphasizes
on various skill sets. Some of them are mentioned below.
- Communication skills - One should be able to communicate the ideas smoothly through verbally as well as via
presentations. - Knowledge of basic concepts - The work is mostly research-oriented, so one should have basic knowledge of the key
concepts under Genetics. - Teamwork - As during the initial years, candidates work in a team and should have enough patience to listen to others
ideas and work in a coordinated manner. - Time management - It needs proper time man
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A Genetics course is an educational programme that focuses on the study of genetics, which is the branch of Biology that deals with the inheritance, variation, and expression of genes in living organisms.
Genetics plays a crucial role in understanding how traits are passed from one generation to the next, how genetic information is stored and transmitted, and how it influences the development and functioning of organisms.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Genetics salary can vary widely based on education, specialization, experience, geographic location, and the specific industry or sector you work in. Salary ranges for different positions in the field of Genetics are:
- Entry-Level: INR 3 - 6 LPA
- Mid-Level: INR 5 - 10 LPA
- Senior-Level: INR 8 - 20 LPA
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
In general, holding a degree in Genetics, such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree, does not confer the title of ‘Doctor’. The title of Doctor is typically associated with individuals who have completed a doctoral-level degree, such as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a professional doctoral degree in a specific field.
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