Genetics

It is the study of genes, heredity and genetic variations in living organisms. The field aims to understand the process and function of trait inheritance, including topics such as gene distribution, gene behavior, and molecular structure of genes.

Direction

Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
 Clear Class XII with Biology Stream Pursue B.Sc. (Hons) in Genetics or B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences or B.Sc. (Hons) Life Sciences for 3 years Pursue M.Sc. Genetics or M.Sc. Bio-sciences for 2 years Pursue Ph.D for 3-5 years.
Path 2
 Clear Class XII with Science Stream Pursue B.Tech. Genetic Engineering for 4 years/ Biotechnology Engineering Pursue M.Tech. Genetic Engineering for 2 years Pursue Ph.D for 3-5 years.

Personality Traits

  1. Sharp analytical mind
  2. An aptitude for research
  3. High levels of concentration
  4. Eye for detail
  5. Lively Imagination
  6. Abundant physical stamina to put in long hours of work
  7. Ability to work as a team
  8. Sound moral sense

Job Prospects

  1. Medical Industries
  2. Pharmaceutical Industries
  3. Agricultural Sector
  4. Research & development departments of Govt. & private sectors
  5. Teaching in various Educational Institutions

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • SRM University, Chennai
  • Institute of Genetic Engineering, Kolkata
  • Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
  • MS Ramaiah College of Arts Science & Commerce, Bangalore
  • University of Madras, Chennai
  • Delhi Technological University, New Delhi
  • The oxford college of Science, Bangalore
  • Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata
  • Garden City University, Bangalore
  • Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar