Genetics is the study of genes, heredity and genetic variations, gene distribution, gene behavior, and molecular structure of genes in living organisms, including the process and function of trait inheritance.
What can I do (Roles Available) ?
Cytogeneticist
Forensic DNA Analyst
Clinical Laboratory scientist
Clinical Geneticist
Genetic Counselor
Research Geneticist
Genetical Engineer
Professor
Where can I work?
Centre for Human Genetics, NCBI, NIH, Research Institutes, CBI, CID, Narcotics Department, AIIMS, Indian Council of Medical Research, Indian Agriculture Research Institute, National Institute of Animal Biotechnology
Futura Genetics, Redcliff Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Life Cell, Strand Life Sciences, Tata Memorial Center, BCS InSilico Biology, DNA Labs India, Datar Cancer Genetics
MedGenome, MapMyGenome, GenomePatri
Positives
Lead advanced research projects
Research opportunities
Opportunities in various industries
Challenges
Requires extensive knowledge,
skill and training
Involve long working hours
Key Skills Required
Technical Knowledge
Laboratory Skills,
Scientific Knowledge
Data Analysis
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
IT Litearcy
What Should I study ?
Pathway 1
Class XII with Science Stream - B.Sc. (Hons) in Genetics or B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences or B.Sc. (Hons) Life Sciences - M.Sc. Genetics or M.Sc. Bio-sciences - Ph.D
Pathway 2
Class XII with Science Stream - B.Tech. Genetic Engineering - M.Tech. Genetic Engineering - Ph.D