M.Sc Biomedical Genetics

Master of Science in Biomedical Genetics

M.Sc Biomedical Genetics or Master of Science in Biomedical Genetics is a Post-Graduate Biomedical Genetics course. Medical genetics is the specialty of medicine that involves the diagnosis and management of hereditary disorders.

The Master of Science in Biomedical Genetics course differs from human genetics in that human genetics is a field of scientific research that may or may not apply to medicine, but medical genetics refers to the application of genetics to medical care. The study of the etiology, pathogenesis, and natural history of diseases and disorders that are at least partially genetic in origin.

M.Sc Biomedical Genetics Eligibility

• Candidates must have qualifying Graduation in any branch of Biological Science that includes Botany / Zoology, Microbiology Biotechnology / Nutrition (or) Home Science / Medicine or Professional degrees B.V.Sc / B.Sc Agriculture / MBBS / Graduates in Indian Medicine.
• Some reputed institutes conduct entrance examinations for admission to the M.Sc (Biomedical Genetics) degree course.

M.Sc Biomedical Genetics Syllabus

Syllabus of Biomedical Genetics course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Biomedical Genetics Colleges

• Vellore Institute of Technology - VIT University, Vellore
• University of Madras, Chennai
• North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong

M.Sc Biomedical Genetics Course Suitability

• Applicants should have data analysis, evaluation, and interpretation skills; project management skills; numeracy skills. 
• One should have organizational skills such as acquired, for example, through coping with lectures, practicals, study, part-time work, and social activities. 
• Other essential skills are oral and written communication skills and team working skills.
• They should have analytical and problem-solving skills; computing and statistical skills which are gained through the use of spreadsheets, databases, and presentation packages found in most workplaces. 

How is M.Sc Biomedical Genetics Course Beneficial?

• The Master of Science in Biomedical Genetics degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as a Ph.D. degree. 
• The Biomedical Genetics course is beneficial to know the genetic basis of diseases and prevention, understanding molecular mechanisms through which genes cause diseases, knowledge of ethical issues in genetics and genetic counseling, opportunities to participate in R&D projects, and developing clinical and laboratory research skills. 
• They can also become biomedical scientists, and then they can conduct research in a clinical setting, identifying diseases and problems that can be studied in the laboratory.
• They can become faculty members in universities/colleges, where they have good scopes for jobs. 

M.Sc Biomedical Genetics Employment Areas

• Biotechnology
• Chemical
• Cosmetics and toiletries
• Food and drink
• Hospitals
• Pharmaceuticals

M.Sc Biomedical Genetics Job Types

• Bioinformatics Scientist
• Bioinformatics Research Associate
• Bio-scientist - Research and Development
• Cytogenetic Technologist
• Genetic Counsellor
• Microarray Software Engineer
• Molecular Genetics Clinical Lab Scientist
• Senior Scientist
• Statistical Genetics Analyst