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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The Genetics
There is generally the following curriculum for a genetics course:
1.Mendelian genetics; molecular biology (DNA, RNA, proteins); Cell biology (cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis); population genetics 2.In Advanced Genetics: Molecular genetics (gene structure, regulation); Genetic engineering (DNA technology, CRISPR); Genomics - gene sequencing, bioinformatics; and Epigenetics (gene expression regulation) 3.
Practical Work:
Genetic crosses, PCR, gel electrophoresis Bioinformatics for genetic data analysis Theoretical and practical curriculum.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The BSc Genetics syllabus 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. Some of the electives you can pursue in the BSc Genetics course are mentioned in the table below -
| 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 |
Source - Multiple official/external stes, data may vary.
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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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