Bachelor of Science in Genetics or BSc Genetics is a 3-year freshman or under-graduate degree divided into 6 semesters. The main idea behind this course study is to get the experience of variation and heredity in living bodies. It basically covers in-depth information on genetics transportation from one generation to another generation.
The qualifying criteria to pursue this course is to complete your higher secondary education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Few reputed colleges and institutes demand a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 as for taking admission in this degree course. BSc Genetics admission can be procured either on the basis of merit or on the basis of aptitude tests.
The course curriculum comprises subjects like Genome Organization, DNA Technology, Cell Biology, Gene Development and alike. There are a number of private and government colleges and institutes that offer this course with an average fee of around INR 30,000 to 2 lakhs.
BSc Genetics course allows you to hold a strong and firm grip on the subjects through both practical and theoretical education. This course leads to plenty of job opportunities with job profiles like Geneticists, BioPhysicist, Genomics, Forensic Scientist, and alike.
The average salary offered to BSc Genetics graduates is nearly INR 2.5 to 5 Lakhs per annum. After pursuing BSc in genetics many students prefer to persevere post-graduation in the same subject to improve their skills, knowledge, aptitude and better job opportunities.