B.Sc in Genetics, Genetics B.Sc

Genetics is an extremely advanced study in the field of science. Genetics today has become one of the most interesting subjects with a very good career prospects. Genetics basically is the science of heredity and variation in living organisms. It is a means by which we forcefully change some characters of a living organism by changing his DNA. All the information of a human being is stored in the DNA. It is this DNA that is responsible for the transfer of characteristics from one generation to another. Genetics is the study by which we alter this DNA in a manner that suits us.

In order to study B. Sc. in Genetics one has to pass his equivalent class 12 with subject combination of Chemistry, Physics and Biology. The duration of the course is 3 years. In Genetics one gets to study a lot of things which are very interesting like Microscopy, Mendelian Genetics and Biometry, Cytogenetics, Molecular Genetics, Genetic Engineering and Cloning, Human Genetics, Applied Genetics and Advanced Genetics. There is not just one part of Genetics, one can do B.Sc. in genetics regarding humans, plants reptiles and also there are many other fields.

Job Prospects

People who are in the field of Genetics are in great demand in the whole world. The career prospects are bright with options such as teaching, medical and pharmaceutical industries, agricultural sector and in research and development. The starting salary for people with a B.Sc degree in Genetics is about Rs.10000 per month.

Best Places to pursue

There are many institutes offering B.Sc. in genetics. Some of them are

Rajendra Agricultural University

University of Poona

Delhi University

Haryana Agricultural University

Osmania University

University of Chennai