Introduction to Applied Genetics
Applied Genetics is directed at changing the genomes of organisms to increase their utility to humans. The Applied Genetics techniques are basically derived from cytogenetics, molecular biology and Mendelian and quantitative genetics. The Applied Genetics professionals have expertise in one or more related fields of study such as agronomy, biochemistry, botany, entomology, food processing, forestry, microbiology, pathology, physiology and statistics.
The main goals of applied genetics are:
- Improving the quality of food and fibre products
- Improving the cost efficiency of any given product
- Minimise adverse environmental effects of food or fibre production
Few lines about M.Sc Applied Genetics
The M.Sc Applied Genetics is a master’s programme of 2-years divided into 4-semesters. It is the practical science course that applies the molecular approaches of genetics and chemistry to the vast variety of biological systems. The course deals with the study of genes which reveals information preserved in DNA and which has been accumulated through evolution.
The course broadly sketches out the structure, function relationship in micro molecules, gene therapy, career, transgenic organisation, disease resistance in plants fermentation, etc. The course trains the students on various practical application of gene technology on living organisms. The students basically study about the practical aspects and techniques that are necessary for gene manipulation and gene technology application in different living organisms.
Eligibility for M.Sc Applied Genetics
The B.Sc students who have scored 50% aggregate and have studied any of the following optional subjects such as chemistry, botany, applied botany, zoology, applied zoology, environmental science, microbiology, biotechnology, genetics, applied genetics and sericulture from recognised university are eligible to apply for M.Sc Applied Genetics.
Admission Procedures
The students can take admission to M.Sc Applied Genetics via two modes. The first one is merit admission and the second one is direct admission.
Let’s discuss in detail
1. Merit Admission
There are many reputed colleges and universities that conduct institution-based entrance exams for admission to M.Sc Applied Genetics, such mode is called as Merit admissions. Every educational institution will have a few numbers of merit seats and institution-based entrance exams are conducted to these seats. The students who qualify the entrance exams with high marks are allotted these seats and given admission under merit quota. The reason for conducting entrance exam is to filter out the serious and hardworking students from non- serious students. The fees will be usually nominal for merit seats.
