Duration : 4 Semesters (Two Years)
Total Marks = 3600
(Modified syllabus of M.Sc in Molecular and Human Genetics proposed by Biotechnology consortium India Limited- Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India)
M.Sc Degree Course in Genetics
Course Details
ABOUT THE COURSE
The program provides a strong theoretical and practical knowledge of key areas of Genetics and its applications. There is a research module to help students to survey literature, analyze data and make critical assessments of scientific reports, papers or research proposals, and to plan their own research program.
The course in total is worth 90 credit points in 4 semesters.
TARGET GROUPS :
The main target group is that of Graduates (BSc) in the Biological Sciences who wish to pursue a career in Genetics either in industry or academia. The program may also be suitable for those with backgrounds in BSc in Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Anthropology, Food Science & Nutrition, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics and associated all Biological Sciences who have a strong interest in Genetics.
Theoretical Papers : 18 Papers (Marks = 1800)
Total Credit = 54
Practical / Project Papers : Total Marks = 1800)
Total Credit = 36
Total Credit in 4 Semesters = 54 + 36 = 90
3 credit (Theory) means 4 lecture hours per week or 42 lectures per semester per paper
2 credit (Lab.) means at least 40 hours of lab work per semester per paper
MSc : Genetics Syllabus
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
List of Suggested Electives
List of Suggested Electives:
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Microbial Molecular Genetics
- Plant Molecular Genetics
- Animal Molecular Genetics
^Any two 1.5 credit courses can be taken up to make one 3 credit course.