M.Sc. Human Genetics
The School with all its facilities promises an overall development of student community in terms of both intellectual and personality development.
Overview:
The School of Basic and Applied Sciences (SBAS) of Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) offers M.Sc. program in Human Genetics. This program creates globally challenging environment and allows students to achieve excellence in academia and research.
Eligibility for M.Sc. Human Genetics:
B.Sc. with any of the following life science subjects such as Genetics, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, etc. Students having degree in Medical Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences are also eligible to apply.
Program Included:
The two-year master degree having choice based credit system provides a unified curriculum with specialized areas includes: Cytogenetics, Molecular Genetics, Population Genetics, Clinical Genetics, Biochemical Genetics, Developmental Genetics, Genetic Counselling, Medical genomics and Nutrigenomics. Final year students will take up the Project/Dissertation work in Hospitals, Research Institutes, Pharmaceutical industries, Biotech companies and in University departments. The following thrust areas will be concentrated to carry out student dissertation work, which includes: Genetic analysis of complex disorders, Estimation of Genotoxicity among individuals exposed to genotoxic substances, Molecular genetic analysis of Human Cancers, Human developmental anomalies, medical genomics and nutrigenomics. Program also provide platforms for extracurricular activities such as sports, cultural and community activities.
Scope and job opportunities:
Human genetics is a booming field provide an opportunity to diagnose, manage and treat genetic disorders. Students after obtaining masters degree in human genetics can opt career in Research and Academics. An ample of career opportunities are available globally in different research thrust areas like Cytogenetics, Molecular genetics, Molecular Biology, Genetic counselling, Clinical Genetics, Medical Genetics and Population genetics. The master degree program in human genetics prepares students to work with interdisciplinary research approach and enables numerous opportunities in the departments like Biochemistry, Immunology, Pathology, Biology, Microbiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Paediatrics, Medicine, Pharmacology and Psychiatry. The academic program will also help to the aspirants who appear for CSIR-NET, GATE and SET etc.
