Bachelor of Science in Genetics is an under graduate program which deals with the study of Science of heredity and also regarding the variations happening in living organisms. Bachelor of Science in Genetics can hope for a bright future ahead. The duration of this course is 3 years and in most of the institutions the program is offered in 6 semesters.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Science in Genetics

The applications of Genetics are of great demand in various areas of work. Bachelor of Science in Genetics graduates can work in numerous job profiles in a variety of employment areas. There are good higher study options also for these people that will help them to gain knowledge in this field. Very good remuneration is being offered for Bachelor of Science in Genetics pass outs in reputed organizations.

Several certification programs are also being offered for these graduates that will reflect positively in their career prospects.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Science in Genetics

• The aspirants need to pass higher secondary examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCB) to apply for this course.
• Good marks in this qualifying exam are needed for getting admission into reputed colleges.
• Certain other Institutions consider the score in the entrance exams conducted by them or else any reputed board as well.
• 17 years is the minimum age requirement to apply for this degree.

Application Procedure of Bachelor of Science in Genetics

The procedure of admissions will vary as per the college chosen for studying this course. The exact details related to admission could be known via the concerned University’s website. The fees will also vary with the category of the students. There may be online and also offline mode of application methods available in most of the Institutions.

Higher Studies after Bachelor of Science in Genetics

• Master of Philosophy in Genetics
• Master of Science in Applied Genetics
• Master of Science in Biomedical Genetics
• Master of Science in Genetics
• Master of Science in Human Genetics
• Master of Science in Microbial Genetics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Human Genetics

Numerous Certifications are available in the following specializations-

• Applied Genetics
• Ecological Genetics
• Conservation Genetics
• Quantitative Genetics
• Human Genetics
• Medical Genetics
• Molecular Genetics

Colleges offering Bachelor of Science in Genetics

• AWH Special Collage
• Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College
• Dyal Singh College
• Goutham College of Physiotherapy
• Institute of Genetic Engineering
• Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women
• Padmashree Institute of Management
• University Arts & Science College

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Science in Genetics

Semester 1

• Macromolecular Structure & Analysis
• Biophysics & Instrumentation
• Cell Structure & Dynamics
• Biomathematics - I
• Chemistry
• Introduction to Computer

Practical

• Basic Microscopy & Instrumentation
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Introduction to Computer

Semester 2

• Organic Mechanisms in Biology
• Principles of Transmission Genetics
• Principles of Microbiology
• Plant Genetics
• Chemistry
• Introduction to C-Programming & Digital Logic

Practical

• Microbiology
• Cyto-genetic Techniques
• Chemistry
• Introduction to C-Programming & Digital Logic

Semester 3

• Plant and Animal Tissue Culture Techniques and applications
• Principles of Immunology
• Population & Evolutionary Genetics
• Chemistry
• Introduction to Data Structure & Computer Organization
• Microbial Genetics

Practical

• Immunology
• Tissue Culture Techniques
• Chemistry
• Introduction to Data Structure & Computer Organization

Semester 4

• Biodiversity & Taxonomy
• Computational Biology & Bio-informatics
• Molecular Genetics
• Developmental Genetics
• Chemistry
• Introduction to DBMS, Computer Network & Numerical Analysis

Practical

• Molecular Biology Techniques
• Bio-informatics
• Chemistry
• Introduction to DBMS, Computer Network & Numerical Analysis

Semester 5

• DNA Typing, Proteomics & Beyond
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Genetic Modification in Agriculture, Food & Industry

Practical

• Genetic Toxicity Testing
• Molecular Cyto-Genetics

Semester 6

• Model Organisms in Human
• Genome Project
• Reproductive & Cancer Genetics
• Molecular Human Genetics
• Genetic Technology: Social, Legal & Ethical Issues

Practical

• Project on Biodiversity
• Dissertation on Genetics

Text Books on Bachelor of Science in Genetics

• Cell and Molecular Biology by P. K. Gupta
• Molecular Biology of the cell by Bruce Alberts
• History of Genetics by Stubbe H, Harper and Row
• Theory and problems of Genetics by W.D. Stansfield
• Fundamentals of Biostatics by Satguru Prasad
• Proteomics by S.R. Pennington & M. J. Dunn
• Elements of Pant Breeding by Phundhan Sing
• Cell Biology by Ambrose & Dorotty
• Plant Cell Biology: Structure and Function by Jones & Bartlett, Boston
• Arabidopsis by Anderson by M and Roberts J
• Arabidopsis: A Practical Approach by Wilson Z.A
• Introduction to Plant Biology by Stern K.R
• Molecular Cell Biology by Darnell J.H. Lodih & D. Baltimore
• Principles of Genetics by Robert H. Tamarin
• Genetics, Principles and Analysis by Daniel Hartl & E.W. Jones
• Cell Biology & Molecular Biology by EDF Robertis & EMF Robertis
• Cell Biology by C. B. Powar
• Instant notes in Microbiology by J. Nicklin
• The science of Genetics by Atherly, A. G. Girton, J. R & MC Donald
• Genetics by M.W. Strickberger Macmillan
• A History of Genetics by Sturtevant, Harper & Row
• A first course in Probability by Ross S, Mcmillan
• Essentials of Human Genetics by S.M. Bhatnagar, Orient Longman
• Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications by Lewis R
• Basic Human Genetics by E.J. Manage and A.P. Manage
• Human Genetics by S.D. Gangane, B.L Churchill Livingstone
• Genetics in Medicine by M.W. Thompson, W.B. Sounders
• Genetic basis of common diseases by R. A. King
• An introduction to Genetic Engineering (Second Edition) by Desmound S.T. Nicholl
• DNA Technology: The Awesome Skill by Alcamo
• Genomes by Brown T.A
• Principles and Practive of Medical Genetics, by Emery, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh
• Molecular Basis of Inherited Diseases by Scriver, C.R. A.L. Beudit, D. Valle
• The Science of Genetics by Atherly, A.G. Girton, J.R. & McDonald J.F
• Genetics; From Genes to Genomes by Hartwell I.H
• Genetics and Analysis of Quantitative traits by Lynch M and B. Walsh
• Evolutionary Genetics by Maynard Smith J
• Genes in Population by Spiess
• Evolutionary Biology by Futuyma
• Human Genetics: Concepts & Applications, by Lewis R
• Human Molecular Genetics by Sudbery P, Wesley Longman
• Principles of Genome Analysis by Primrose
• The causes of Molecular Evolution by Gillespie
• Natural Selection: Domains, Levels and Challenges by Williams G
• Introduction to Quantitative Genetics by Falconer

Job and Career after Bachelor of Science in Genetics

Employment Areas

• Brewing
• Pharmacy
• Animal science
• Food processing
• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Gene Therapy
• Forensics Department
• Hormone and Protein Synthesis
• Biotechnology
• Health Care

Remuneration after Bachelor of Science in Genetics

Bachelor of Science in Genetics graduates will get a remuneration of around Rs.25000/- per month in Government sector firms. Private sector organizations will offer them a remuneration of around Rs.35000/- per month. Good companies abroad may offer them a remuneration of up to Rs.175000/ per month. Experience and good skills in this field will help these graduates to earn even more attractive salary packages.