MSc Genetics course details
Duration | 2 years |
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Level | Master Programme |
Mode of Admission | Merit /Management |
Fee Detail | Merit Quota Seats :- Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 70,000 per annum |
Management Quota Seats :- Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,35,000 per annum | |
Admission Process |
Merit- College will be inviting the Application, Interested candidates can apply once the applications are open. |
Syllabus of MSc Genetics
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Year II | Semester III |
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Placement of MSc Genetics
Career opportunities are available in public and private agrochemical companies, animal clinics, colleges and universities, environmental and ecosystem management companies, forensics centers, medical laboratories, medical research institutions, pharmaceuticals industries, pest control companies, research and development firms, testing laboratories, veterinary hospitals, and wildlife conservation and management centers. Potential career roles:
- Professor/Teacher/ Lecturer
- Scientific Officer
- Plant Breeder
- Data Specialist
- Genetics Laboratory Technician
- Clinical Geneticist
- Biotech Sales Engineer
- Sales and Marketing Executive
- Research Associate
- Forensic Expert
Top Recruiters for MSc Genetics students
Popular Recruiters:
- Schools/Colleges
- Research Institutions
- Biocon
- Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited
- Tata Memorial Centre
- BCS In-silico Biology
- Indian Society of Cell Biology
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
- Infosys Technologies Limited
- Bayer CropScience Limited
- Vimta Labs Limited
question_answer FAQ's for MSc Genetics Admissions
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What are the job opportunities for M.Sc Genetics?
There are a number of job opportunities available after M.Sc Genetics. The demand for M.Sc Genetics students has been increasing day by day. Many top MNCs especially the Biotechnology companies are hiring M.Sc Genetics students in large numbers. The students who have good performing academic records can easily find jobs in the top MNCs of the world
Some of the job roles after M.Sc Genetics are:
- Senior Scientific Officer- Molecular Genetics
- Technical Assistant-Molecular Genetics
- Associate Professor
- Principal Plant Breeder
- Geneticists
- Epidemiologist
- Biophysicist
- Genomics
Some of the top recruiters hiring M.Sc Genetics students are:
- Biocon
- Indian Society of Cell Biology
- Natural Remedies
- Kemwell
- Mylan Labs
- Wipro Biomed
- Himalaya Drug Company
- Biozeen
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What is the eligibility for M.Sc Genetics?
Bachelor's Degree in Science with 50% marks in aggregate of all the optional subjects with any three of the following subjects. Chemistry, Bio- Chemistry, Botany, Applied Botany, Zoology, Applied Zoology, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Applied Genetics and Sericulture.
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Which are the best colleges for M.Sc Genetics in Bangalore?
There are very few educational institutes that offer M.Sc Genetics programme in Bangalore. They are:
- Indian Academy College
- The Oxford College of Science
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What are the course fees for M.Sc Genetics?
Most of the colleges and universities have two modes of admission to M.Sc Genetics courses. The first one is Merit-based admission while the second one is Direct admission under Management quota. The fees also vary for different modes of admissions. The first mode of admission is Merit based. The merit fees are comparatively less when compared to management quota fees. The students have to qualify certain parameters like high scores in their degree and good score in the entrance exams, to get admission to M.Sc Genetics under merit quota. The merit seats are classified into two types: the first one is seats under government quota and the second one is seats for institution-based entrance exam merit seats. The merit seats offered under government quota in the colleges and universities. The merit fees will start from Rs.50, 000 per year.
The second mode of admission is direct admission under management quota. The students can get assured seats through direct admission under management quota. The students can also get the flexibility to choose budget-friendly colleges and fee structures for M.Sc Genetics programmes under direct admissions. The fees for management seats start from Rs. 80, 000 per year.
The tuition fees vary from college to college. Some of the top colleges in Bangalore having better placement records and the better passing percentage will normally have higher fee structure. And some colleges with average performances will be having a lesser fee structure.
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Which are the best universities for M.Sc Genetics in Bangalore?
The M.Sc Genetics course is offered in both government universities and the colleges that are affiliated to Bangalore university. Bangalore University is the government university that provides M.Sc Genetics programmes for the students. The colleges that are affiliated to Bangalore University will follow the curriculum prescribed by Bangalore University.
The students can get direct admissions under the management quota in most of the colleges affiliated to Bangalore University . The interested students who wish to get direct admissions under management quota are advised to contact the educational counsellors for detailed information about the procedures involved in direct admissions under management quota in the above institutes.
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How to get direct admission for M.Sc Genetics in Bangalore?
The students can choose to get admission to M.Sc Genetics via two modes. The first one is merit-based and the second one is direct admission via management quota. The merit-based admissions are given to the merit seats available in the colleges. The merit seats are government seats and have lesser fees when compared to management quota fees. The merit seats are classified into two types; 1. Merit seats under government quota and 2. Merit seats under entrance exams in private institutions. Most of the college’s merit seats are based on these two parameters.
The students can apply for these merit seats. The students have to fulfil the relevant criteria and should meet the merit eligibility to get admission for merit seats. The other method is direct admission under management quota. The students can get direct admission to the top colleges of Bangalore under management quota. Most of the institutes have management quota seats, and students can reserve seats for admissions before the commencement of the academic year.
The management quota fees are comparatively higher when compared to the fees of merit seats. The students need not compulsorily undergo the complicated admissions procedures, if they are opting for direct admission under management quota. The students seeking admission under direct procedure should undergo a series of eligibility procedures before getting admissions.
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Is a Pharmacy student eligible for Msc Genetics in bangalore ?
No, Normally the students from pharmacy background are not eligible to apply for M.Sc Genetics. The students should be a graduate in science in order to apply for M.Sc Genetics. The students are basically from B.Sc life sciences and are eligible to get admission for M.Sc Genetics. If they have studied any three of the following optional subjects in their graduation ; Chemistry, Bio- Chemistry, Botany, Applied Botany, Zoology, Applied Zoology, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Applied Genetics and Sericulture , then they are eligible.
If the students are confused about the eligibility criteria for M.Sc Genetics, then they are free to contact the experts at Galaxy Educational Services for more details.
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I am a BE Biotechnology student. Can I do M.Sc Genetics?
The BE Biotechnology students are eligible, if they have studied any three of the following optional subjects in their graduation; Chemistry, Bio- Chemistry, Botany, Applied Botany, Zoology, Applied Zoology, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Applied Genetics and Sericulture with 50% of aggregate marks. But the BE/B.Tech. Biotechnology students have better opportunities other than M.Sc Genetics. They can directly join M.Tech. programmes. So that the aspirants for M.Sc Genetics after engineering is very less. So, it is advised to the engineering students to join M. Tech programmes after BE/B.Tech graduation.
The students can get detailed and comparative information about both M. Tech programmes and M.Sc Genetics programme from the educational counsellors of Galaxy Educational Services.
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What is the difference between M.Tech. Genetic Engineering and M.Sc Genetics?
M.Sc Genetics programme deals with the study of genes of animals, plants and the human body. The course trains the students with relevant skills required to study and execute gene methodology. M.Tech. Genetic Engineering is the branch of advanced science that is concerned with scientific techniques that are applied to change the gene structure in the DNA to create newer and better beings by using sophisticated equipment.
The students can get detailed comparative information about both the M.Sc Genetics and M.Tech. Genetic Engineering programmes from the educational counsellors of educational advisory centres.
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Is there any entrance exam for M.Sc Genetics in Bangalore ?
No, The entrance exam for M.Sc Genetics admissions usually depends upon the colleges . Some of the colleges may conduct entrance exams, while some of the institutes consider only graduation marks for M.Sc Genetics admissions.
The students can contact the Galaxy Educational Services to get more details about the entrance exams, exam schedules from the experts available.
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What are the few job roles available after M.Sc Genetics?
After completion of M.Sc Genetics the students will be exposed to ample job opportunities. They can join at different positions at the top MNCs especially in Biotech companies. They are also hired in research labs, pharmacy companies etc. They can join as professors in colleges to take up teaching. The interested students can join research centres after completion of the Ph.D. programme.
Some of the job roles available after M.Sc Genetics are:
- Geneticists
- Genetic Engineer
- Biophysicist
- Research Analyst
- Genetic Counsellor
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What is the career scope after M.Sc Genetics?
M.Sc Genetics students have a plethora of opportunities in life sciences. Soon after the completion of the M.Sc Genetics the students can join various biotech companies. They can join as professors in colleges and universities. The M.Sc Genetics students if interested in research can join doctorate programmes to join research institutes or research labs.
Some of the job roles after M.Sc Genetics are:
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biochemist
- Medical Coder
- Medical Scientist
- Biological/Clinical technician
- Microbiologist
- Process Development Scientist
- Biomanufacturing Specialists
- Research Assistant
Some of the recruiters hiring M.Sc Genetics students are:
- Biocon
- Serum Institute of India
- Panacea Biotech
- Mahyco Monsanto Biotech
- Chord Life
- Novo Nordisk
- Mylan Labs
- Natural Remedies
- Aventis
- Indian Immunologicals
- Cryoviva
- Ranbaxy Labs
- Dr. Reddy’s Labs
- Piramal Healthcare
- Indegene
- Bhat Biotech
- Life Cell
- Wipro Biomed
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What is the salary for M.Sc Genetics?
The average salary package for M.Sc Genetics graduates is around 3.5 lakhs to 10 lakhs per annum. The average M.Sc Genetics fresher will be earning about 3.5 Lakhs per annum and the salary varies according to experience and skills.
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What is the admission process for M.Sc Genetics?
There are two types of admission procedures for getting admission to M.Sc Genetics. The first one is Merit-based and second one is Direct admission under management quota. Under the merit-based admission process, the students should apply for merit seats and get admissions to M.Sc Genetics. Either they should have secured high marks in their graduation or they have to clear the entrance exams with high marks to get admissions under merit quota.
The second method is the direct admission under management quota. The students seeking to get direct admission under management quota are not compulsory to undergo any complicated admission procedures. They can easily get admission to M.Sc Genetics in their desired colleges and universities according to their budgets through the direct admission process. The students can get the detailed and updated information about the admission procedures involved in the M.Sc Genetics programme by contacting Galaxy Educational Services.
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I have done B.Sc Can I do M.Sc Genetics?
Yes, B.Sc students are eligible to apply for M.Sc Genetics if they have studied any three of the following optional subjects in their graduation; Chemistry, Bio- Chemistry, Botany, Applied Botany, Zoology, Applied Zoology, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Applied Genetics and Sericulture and also should have 50% aggregate in all the three optional subjects.
If the students are confused about the eligibility criteria for M.Sc Genetics, then they are free to contact the experts at Galaxy Educational Services for more details.
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What can I do after M.Sc Genetics?
After M.Sc Genetics the students have ample opportunities. They can start their career as research analysts in biotech companies. They can apply for UGC NET/ SLET/CSIR NET exams and qualify these lectureship exams and join as professors in universities and colleges. If they are interested in research, they can join Ph.D. programmes and pursue their doctorate programme.
The students can contact the educational counsellors of the educational advisory and can get detailed information about the opportunities after M.Sc Genetics.
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Can I apply for government jobs after M.Sc Genetics?
Yes, students of M.Sc Genetics are eligible to apply for government jobs. The students who complete their M.Sc Genetics courses from any college that is affiliated and recognised university by AICTE and approved by UGC are only eligible to apply for government job positions. The students should note that there are some open universities and distant learning course centres that are not recognised by the government. These non-recognised institutes do high-level marketing to attract the students. So, it is necessary for students to be vigilant about these fake institutes. The students who are studying in such universities are neither eligible to apply for government jobs nor can go for higher studies.
The students can get a detailed list of the valid colleges and universities that are recognised by the government by contacting Galaxy Educational Services. The students can also get detailed information about the job opportunities available after M.Sc Genetics in both government and private organisations by contacting our counselling team.
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What is the syllabus for M.Sc Genetics?
The M.Sc Genetics students will be studying in-depth about genetics as the subject during their M.Sc Genetics postgraduate degree.
Some of the main subjects that are studied by M.Sc Genetics students are:
Theory Practical's Concepts of Genetics Biostatistics lab Biostatistics and Population Genetics Genomic Lab Concepts in Cell and Molecular Biology Bioinformatics Lab Virology Plant Breeding Technology Gene Expression and Regulation Fungal Genetics Lab Human Genetics Plant Genetic Engineering Developmental Biology Recombinant DNA Lab These are some of the important subjects that the students will be studying in their M.Sc Genetics programme. The colleges affiliated to Bangalore University will follow the syllabus quoted by Bangalore University.
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Which are the best colleges in Bangalore with excellent placement records for M.Sc Genetics?
There are very less number of colleges providing Msc Genetics Course. some of them are Indian Academy College, Oxford College etc . The students can contact the educational counsellors at Galaxy Educational Services for more and detailed information.
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How to identify fake colleges and universities?
There are a number of fake colleges that do high-level marketing and try to misguide the students by highlighting irrelevant and fake information. But this is done by them only to misguide and attract the students for the sake of getting admissions in their institutes. These fake colleges and universities are doing high-level marketing to attract students. So, it is advised to students that they should not get overwhelmed by such high marketing techniques and get themselves cheated.
There are some good colleges in Bangalore that provide transparent and relevant information to the students. These are the reputed colleges where the demand for M.Sc Genetics courses are always high. So, students should be very careful while choosing the colleges for M.Sc genetics admissions. The students can get accurate information about the list of the colleges/universities that are based on research-oriented surveys and studies from the experts available in our counselling centres.
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How can I choose the right college or university for M.Sc Genetics course in Bangalore?
The students should be very careful while selecting the institutes for their post- graduate programmes. The students should follow a checklist before choosing any institute for their studies. Some of the tips that the students should follow before selecting the colleges or university are:
Check for Accreditations and Recognitions of the educational institutes
The students should initially check for the accreditations, affiliations and recognitions of the institutions. They should note that some of the colleges and universities are not giving accurate information on their websites. This is done by them only to increase their admissions to their institutes. They give irrelevant and inaccurate information and try to misguide the students. The students should cross verify the same from various sources both online and offline. So, it is advised to think twice and cross verify the information of the colleges by the students before taking any decisions.
Check for Placement Statistics of previous years
Some of the colleges and universities for the sake of marketing are highlighting the wrong placement statistics on the websites and misguiding the students. These institutes provide irrelevant and inaccurate placement information on their websites to attract the students. The students should be very careful about such bad and high-level marketing techniques. They should cross verify the same from multiple sources available on both offline and online modes.
Previous year’s passing percentage
The students should look for the passing percentage of the previous years of the colleges and universities genuinely from the multiple sources available at both offline and online modes. The students should not blindly trust the information provided on the websites. This is because there are few colleges in Bangalore that provide wrong information about their previous years passing percentages. These institutes give such irrelevant and inaccurate information to misguide the students and trap them. These institutes do such high-level marketing techniques and highlight the wrong passing percentage details to increase the admissions. The students should be aware of such high-level marketing techniques. They should cross verify the information provided on the websites from different sources both from online and offline methods.
Prepare the list of colleges and universities
The students should prepare the list of the colleges and universities that offer M.Sc Genetics programmes according to their budgets. The students are advised to contact the counsellors or educational experts with the list of the colleges and universities. The educational counsellors will give detailed information about the educational institutes according to the budget of the students. The students will also be provided with research-oriented information and data about the different colleges and universities across Bangalore by the educational counsellors. The students should make use of the given information and choose their colleges or universities under the guidance of the experts
Contact the educational advisors
The students should contact the Galaxy Educational Services with the list of the colleges and universities made by them. The counsellors at Galaxy Educational services are educational experts and give guidance to the students and help them to choose the relevant college or university that is well within their budgets. The students can get detailed information from the educational advisories, about the top colleges and top universities of Bangalore based on research-oriented surveys and studies conducted by experts.
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How can I get to know the actual ranking and rating of M.Sc Genetics colleges in Bangalore?
There are many online websites that give ratings and rankings of the colleges and universities in Bangalore. The shocking thing is that many educational institutes in Bangalore are putting pressure on these online web portals by paying them heavy amounts to give high ratings and reviews, and also making them give fake reviews and wrong ratings. The students should not believe these ratings and spoil their future. So, students should be aware that some of the information that is given by these websites are irrelevant and inaccurate.
These online web portals are purely profit minded and are not concerned about the future of the students. So, it is advised to students, not to get carried away by the information provided in those online websites. The students should always refer to the government registered body’s websites for actual rankings and ratings of the colleges.
The Galaxy Educational Services is the ISO 9001 2008 certified government registered educational centre with 16 years of experience in the education sector. The rankings and ratings provided by them is actual and transparent as the information given by them is based on research conducted by experts. The students can get the proper guidance about the actual rankings and ratings of the educational institutes from the dedicated research team of the Galaxy Educational Services.
The students will be able to get information based on real comparisons of the colleges and universities of Bangalore. Along with this the students also get the complete information of real ratings and rankings of the educational institutes. The students are also advised not to trust the rankings and ratings given by many other online educational platforms, as most of the online platforms are not providing the updated information of the colleges and universities.
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What is the difference between M.Sc Genetics and M.Sc Applied genetics?
The M.Sc Genetics programme mainly focuses on the theoretical aspects of the field of genetics. The students of genetics will be studying the theory behind the genomic structure of the living organisms in detail. They M.Sc Genetics students will usually study about genetic variations, genes, heredity of the living organisms. The M.Sc Genetics programme also gives the proficiency and knowledge of the quality control and quality assessment procedures to the students. The students will be studying in-depth about the theoretical aspects of the gene structure and functionality.
The M.Sc Applied Genetics mainly focuses on the practical aspects of the field of genetics. The students of M.Sc Applied Genetics will study the methods to apply the molecular approaches of the chemistry in the vast variety of genes and genetic systems of the living organisms. The M.Sc Applied Genetics mainly deals with the various aspects of the structure-function relationship in micro molecules, gene therapy, transgenic organisation, disease resistance in living organisms. The students will be applying the practical methods to learn and understand about the gene structure and function in the living organisms.
Vidyashree S • 1 month ago
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