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M.Sc. (Molecular Biology and Human Genetics)


Duration:

2 Years

Eligibility:

Graduation

Course Duration: Two Year (Semester  System)

Course Eligibility : Graduation  in Science  with at least 50 % marks or Equivqlent CGPA

Admission Criteria: Merit in qualifying examination, subject to eligibility criteria.

Entrance/Eligibility Test: As per University Rules

Programme Mode: Regular

Course Syllabus

Semester – I

Course Code

Course Title

MGM101

Transmission Genetics & Model Genetic Systems

MGM102

Basic Human Genetics

MGM103

Molecular Genetics

MGM104

Biochemistry & Biochemical Techniques

MGM105

Lab work based on courses MGM101 & MGM102

MGM106

Lab work based on courses MGM103 & MGM104

MGM107M

Minor Elective: Reproductive Genetics & Genetics of Pathogens

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Minor Elective: (for students of other PG programmes and MHG students as well)

 

Semester – II

MGM201

Cell Biology & Microscopy

MGM202

Cytogenetics

MGM203

DNA Technology & Genetic Engineering

MGM204

Genomic Instability and Cancer & Bioinformatics

MGM205

Biochemistry & Metabolic Disorders

MGM206

Lab work based on courses MGM201 & MGM202

MGM207

Lab work based on courses MGM203 & MGM204

MGM208

Lab work based on course MGM205

MGM209M

Minor Elective: Fundamentals of Molecular Biology (for students of other PG programmes)

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Minor Elective: (for Molecular & Human Genetics students)

 

Semester – III

MGM301

Human Molecular Genetics

MGM302

Clinical Genetics & Genetic Counseling

MGM303

Developmental Genetics

MGM304

Immunogenetics

MGM305

Lab work based on courses MGM301 & MGM302

MGM306

Lab work based on courses MGM303 & MGM304

MGM307

Clinical Assignments

MGM308M

Minor Elective: Basic Genetics and Genetic Disorders (for students of other PG programmes)


Minor Elective: (for Molecular & Human Genetics students)

 

Semester – IV

MGM T 401

Human Genome

MGM T 402

Population & Evolutionary Genetics

MGM T 403

Neurogenetics

MGM L 404

Lab work based on course MGM401

MGM L 405

Lab work based on courses MGM402 & MGM403

MGM L 406

Dissertation

MGM L 407

Comprehensive Viva-voce

MGM L 408

Seminar & Formulation of Research Project

Note :

  • # M.Sc. Molecular & Human Genetics students will opt 3 Minor Electives (3 credit each in semester I, II & III) offered by other PG Programmes of Faculty including Department of Molecular & Human Genetics.