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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Such great performance on your CBSE 12th exams by scoring 85% well done! The following are steps to undertake Genetic research. First, they take a three-year course in Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences. The leading Genetics colleges in India are Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University and Madurai Kamaraj University. The fees structure for these colleges vary every year and it costs between INR 5,000 and INR 50,000 per year. Following the attainment of a Bachelors degree, follow up with an Master of Science in Genetic degree, which should take you about 2 years to complete. This will be approximately INR
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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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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
Zoology deals with study of animals, their anatomy, physiology, behaviour, ecology and evolution. Genetics is the study of genes, heredity and the variation of organisms.
The comparison is mentioned in the table below -
Particulars | Genetics | Zoology |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG, PG and Doctorate (PhD) | UG, PG, PhD |
Course Duration | 2-3 years | 2-3 years |
Course Fees | INR 2,800 - INR 7.2 Lakh | INR 2,000 - INR 3 Lakh |
Entrance Exams | ICAR AIEEA, CUET PG, etc. | NEST, OUAT, DUET |
Job Profiles | Geneticist, Genetic Analyst, Laboratory Assistant, Biotechnician, Genetic Researcher, etc. | Zoologist, conservationist, wildlife biologist, wildlife educator, zoology faculty, zoology researcher and lab technician, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 2.6 LPA - INR 6.7 LPA | INR 4 Lacs - INR 5 Lakh |
Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.
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