BSc Genetics

B.Sc in Genetics is a three-year undergraduate program divided into six equal semesters. B.Sc in Genetics covers various subjects related to heredity, evolution, and variation in living beings. The students are offered in-depth knowledge about how genetic traits are passed down from one generation to another. The course includes topics from and subjects like Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, Model Organisms, Microbiology, Cloning, Microscopy etc. The candidates willing to pursue a career in genetics must have a keen interest and in-depth knowledge of medical genetics and cloning. They should also have an understanding and interest towards genetic disorders, variability, heterogeneity, and history of genetics. Candidates must be active learners as the course demands a good understanding of both old and new genetic theories. B.Sc in Genetics is becoming a widely popular course among students these days because of the new techniques and technological advancements in the field of genetics and life sciences has led to various new discoveries in the respective field.

B.Sc Genetics Highlights 

The candidate must meet the following eligibility criteria for admission in B.Sc Genetics course:

• The candidate must have passed Class 12th from a recognised board.

• He/ She must have studied  Physics / Chemistry/ Biology or Mathematics in the qualifying examination.

B.Sc Genetics Admission Process 

• Admissions in the B.Sc Genetics course is accepted on merit basis or entrance exam. Candidates must ensure to fill in the online application at respective institutes for admissions. 

• The colleges that accept admission on the basis of institute level entrance exams are Dayananda Sagar University and Jain University.  

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B.Sc in Genetics opens lucrative career opportunities in various fields such as Genetics, Material Science, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science etc. Interested students can go for higher studies in the respective field like M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D. degree in Genetics. After the research program candidates are eligible for the post of lecturer/assistant professor in colleges and universities. Some employment areas where aspirants can work after studying B.SC in Genetics are:

• Hospitals
• Research Centres
• DNA Forensic Department
• Animal Breeding Industry
• Consultancies
• Biotechnology Industries
• Food Processing Industry
• Health care Centres
• Agricultural Firms
• Pharamceutical Companies/Indutsry
• Genetic Testing Labs
• Diganostic Centres
• Colleges/Universities

The entry-level salary of the geneticist is Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh. However, this figure varies as per industry trends and mainly depends upon one’s professional experience & knowledge, qualification, and college. As more experience one gains in their field, the more salary packages they are offered. Following are some of the job roles offered to a graduate in B.Sc in Genetics:

• Assitant Professor
• Consultant
• Genetics Laboratory Technician
• Regulatory Process Manager
• Data Specialist
• Animal Breeder
• Forensic Scientist
• Bio Technician
• Clinical Researcher
• Genetic Laboratory Research Technician
• Genetic Clinical Lab Scientist