Geneticist
Genetics is a branch of science which deals in studying and analysing the genes, heredity and variety of organisms.
Career Options
- - Clinical research associate
- Healthcare scientist
- genomics
- Healthcare scientist
- immunology
- Pharmacologist
- Plant breeder/geneticist
- Research scientist (life sciences)
- Research scientist (medical)
Educational Qualifications
- Minimum Qualification required is 10+2 with science stream
Personal Skills
- - Analytical skills - Attention to detail - Problem solving - Critical thinking - The ability to understand complex concepts - Teamwork and communication skills - Innovation - IT skills
Courses to be pursued
- - Bachelor of Science in Genetics (B.Sc. (Genetics))
- Bachelor of Science Honors in Genetics (B.Sc (Hons.) Genetics)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Genetics
- Microbiology & Chemistry
- Master of Philosophy in Genetics (M.Phill.(Genetics))
- Master of Science in Genetics (M.Sc.(Genetics))
- Master of Science Honors in Genetics (M.Sc (Hons.) Genetics)
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Applied Genetics
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Biomedical Genetics
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Human Genetics
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Molecular Biology and Human Genetics
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering
Top Colleges
- Oxford College of Science
Address: No. 32, 19th Main, 17th B'Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102
Phone: 080 3026 6301
Website: theoxford.edu/college_of_science/index.htm
- Loyola Academy, Secunderabad
Address: Old Alwal, Secunderabad, Telangana 500010
Phone: 040 2786 2363
Website: loyolaacademyugpg.ac.in/
Working Conditions
Geneticists mainly work in hospitals, research institutes and pharmaceutical organizations.They are also used to work in a clinical laboratory where they deal directly with the patients and their family members.
Top Companies
- Mapmygenome- Genetic Testing/Counseling
Address: Royal Demeure, HUDA Techno Enclave, Plot No. 12/2, Sector-1, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081
Phone: 1800 102 4595
Website: https://mapmygenome.in
- ATS GeneTech Pvt Ltd
6-3-1113/4, GVR Villa, Greenlands,
Hyderabad, TS - 500 016
Phone: +91-40-23400932, 23406178
Website: http://genetech.co.in/
Successful Persons
John Craig Venter
John Craig Venter is an American geneticist who was involved in sequencing the second genome of a human. John is also the founder of Celera Genomics, The Institute for Genomic Research.
David Reich
David Reich is a geneticist who is known for his research of genetics of ancient humans which involves migrations, mixing of the populations.