M.Sc (Hons) Human Genetics and Molecular Biology

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Master of Science Honors in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

M.Sc (Hons) Human Genetics and Molecular Biology or Master of Science Honors in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology is a two-year postgraduate degree program.

M.Sc (Hons) Human Genetics and Molecular Biology Eligibility

  • They should have Bachelor’s degree in Science (Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Biochemistry/ Biotechnology / Bio-informatics Technology) / Agriculture and Medicine / Life Sciences / Biology as the Main/Ancillary subject.
  • The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor's.

M.Sc (Hons) Human Genetics and Molecular Biology Syllabus

Syllabus of Honors in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology Course as prescribed by various colleges & universities.

M.Sc (Hons) Human Genetics and Molecular Biology Semester-I

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Subjects to Study

1

Biostatistics

2

Computer Applications

3

DNA Technology

4

Human Growth and Development

5

Human Anatomy and Physiology

6

Human Genetics in Health and Disease

7

Molecular Genetics

8

Principles of Human Genetics

9

Practicals

  • Human Anatomy Practical
  • Human Growth and Development Practical
  • Principles of Human Genetics and Molecular Genetics Practical

M.Sc (Hons) Human Genetics and Molecular Biology Semester-II

1

Human Cytogenetics

2

Human Physique and Body

3

Human Population Genetics

4

Human Anatomy and Physiology

5

Human Biochemical Genetics and Immunogenetics

6

Practicals

  • Exercises in Human Cytogenetics Practical
  • Human Physiology Practical
  • Human Physique and Body Composition Practical

7

Elective

  • Human Evolution
  • Introductory Human Genetics
  • Lab Design and Biosafety Guidelines

M.Sc (Hons) Human Genetics and Molecular Biology Semester-III

1

Functional Genomics

2

Human Embryology and Developmental Genetics

3

Medical Genetics

4

Quantitative Genetics

5

Research Design and Methodology

6

Practicals

  • Functional Genomics Practical
  • Medical Genetics Practical
  • Seminar

7

Elective

  • Human Genetics in Health and Disease
  • Immunogenetics in Health and Disease
  • Lab Design and Biosafety Guidelines
  • Regulatory Approaches in Human Genetics

M.Sc (Hons) Human Genetics and Molecular Biology Semester-IV

1

Applied Human Molecular Genetics

2

Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counselling

3

Perspectives of Human Genome and Bioethics

4

Structural Biology and Pharmacogenomics

5

Practicals

  • Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counselling Practical
  • Human Molecular Genetics Practical

6

Dissertation

 

M.Sc (Hons) Human Genetics and Molecular Biology College

  • Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar