M.Sc (Genomics) is a demanded course offered through few institutes like Central University of Kerala, Madurai Kamaraj University, and Maharshi Dayanand University. Course curriculum for the course includes subjects such as System Biology, Developmental Biology, Human Molecular Genetics, Neurogenetics, and Genomic instability. Degree holders in physical sciences, chemical sciences, medicine, or agriculture are eligible for admission. Admission to the course in MKU is done on the basis of entrance exam (50 marks) and seminar presentation (50 marks).

Course Curriculum for M.Sc (Genomics)

Semester –I

• Animal Cell Biology
• Bio-molecules
• Communication skill in life science
• Computer & Biostatistics
• System Biology
• Techniques in Animal Science
• Internal Assessment
• Seminar
• Laboratory Course

Semester –II

• Advanced Physiology
• Cell function & metabolic regulation
• Developmental Biology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Introduction to Proteomics
• Molecular Biology
• Internal Assessment
• Self Study
• Seminar
• Laboratory Course

Semester –III

• Bacterial & eukaryotic genomics
• Biochemistry and metabolic disorder
• Human Molecular Genetics
• Human structural and functional genomics
• Immunogenetics
• Neurogenetics
• Internal Assessment
• Laboratory Course

Semester IV

• Bioinformatics
• Clinical genetics & counseling
• Dissertation
• Genomic instability & diseases
• Internal Assessment

Colleges offering M.Sc (Genomics) in India

• Central University of Kerala
• Karpagam University
• Kurukshetra University
• Madurai Kamaraj University
• Maharshi Dayanand University

Eligibility and Admission Process for M.Sc (Genomics)

Eligibility and admission process for the course varies with college/University. Bachelor degree holders in any of the following streams are eligible for pursuing the course from Madurai Kamaraj University.

• Botany
• Zoology
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Medicine
• Veterinary Science
• Agriculture

B.Tech degree holders having studied Biology at HSC level are also eligible to apply. Engineering degree must be obtained in any of the subjects as mentioned below.

• Bioinformatics
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Information Technology

Admission to the course in MKU is done on the basis of entrance exam (50 marks) and seminar presentation (50 marks). Entrance test comprise questions from subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular biology.

B.Sc holders in any of the life science streams are eligible for admission in Central University of Kerala. The qualification must be obtained with Biotechnology and Biochemistry as subjects with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent. Five percent relaxation in marks is given for SC/ST candidates. Entrance test conducted for admission consist of two parts. Part A contains a total of 35 questions which must be completed within time duration of 45 minutes. Questions on general awareness, analytical ability, reasoning, and English language are asked for the session. In part B, there will be 65 multiple choice questions that should be completed within time duration of 70 minutes. Questions are asked from the following topics.

• Basic Principles of Computing
• Biotechnology
• Cell Biology
• Macromolecules
• Metabolism
• Molecular Biology
• Plant Biology
• Principles of Genetics
• Structures of Bio-molecules

Maharshi Dayanand University also conducts admission test and interview for selection process.