M.Sc Medical Genetics & Genomics
The Goal of Postgraduate MSc in Medical Genetics & Genomics is
- To enable students to acquire a Master's level of knowledge and understanding of the molecules, molecular mechanisms, and current theories of human molecular genetics.
- The program will facilitate the understanding of human molecular genetics, by contrasting and comparing 'normal' and 'diseased' states.
- To train individuals and nurture them to emerge as skilled laboratory experts or industrial technical experts with a research attitude
At the end of the postgraduate training the student will be able to:
- To acquire basic and specialized knowledge and understand the aspects of Cytogenetics and Biochemical genetics
- To understand the complexity of the human genome and the molecular mechanism at the system level and how the body functions in health and illness.
- Familiarize themselves with the common genetic disorders
- To understand the working principle of a microscope
- To understand the genetics focused on immune-mediated traits and update the concepts about the regulation of immune responses and build the basis for an interdisciplinary concept for translational research.
- Develop strong foundational knowledge and skills in genetic counseling encompassing medical genetics; psychological and ethical issues; and familial and social implications of genetic contributions to health and human disease
- Have an insight into the advanced concepts like proteomics, genetics of infertility and assisted reproductive technology, microbial genetics, and Intellectual property rights.
The major components of the Postgraduate curriculum shall be:
- Theoretical knowledge
- Practical skills
- Research skills.
- Diagnostic and analytical skills
- Attitudes including communication skills.
- Training in research methodology.
- Industry internship
First semester
- Human Anatomy & Embryology, Physiology
- Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine
- Fundamentals of Genetics & Human Cytogenetics
- Scientific writing & presentation
- Use of model organisms to study human diseases
- Lab Module 1 – Genetics
- Lab Module 2 – Basic cell immortalization techniques
- Lab Module 3 – Human cytogenetics
- Lab Module 4 – Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine
- Laboratory postings
Second semester
- Principles of Developmental & Cell Biology
- Principles of Evolution & Population Genetics
- Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
- Essentials in Immunology
- Genetic counseling and Ethics
- Lab module 5 – Biostatistics & programming in R
- Lab module 6 – Cell Biology
- Lab module 7 – Bioinformatics
- Laboratory postings
Third semester
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Biochemical Genetics
- Human Genome Organization & Cancer Biology
- Therapeutic Genetics
- Genetics in Infertility & Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Lab module 8 – Research Methodology
- Lab module 9 – Molecular Diagnostics
- Lab module 10 – Genetic Counselling & Ethics
- Laboratory postings
Fourth semester
- Industry internship
- Thesis and viva voce examination
Electives
Program-specific
Second semester
- Nutrigenomics
- Proteomics
Third semester
- Pharmacogenetics
- Microbial genetics
General
Second semester
- Humanities
- Health economics
Third semester
- Soft skills
- Intellectual property rights
A candidate seeking admission to M.Sc Medical Genetics & Genomics program must have passed B.Sc with at least one subject of Biological Sciences or BAMS or MBBS or BHMS or BPT or B.Pharm from a recognized University.
Genetics as a career is in peak demand considering the latest advancements like personalized and precision-based medicine, pharmacogenetics, immunogenetics, reproductive genetics, etc.
- They can become an academician/researcher in other reputed institutes
- They may be employed by hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and universities
- They can work in a molecular diagnostic set-up as clinical or research scientist
- Students can also pursue higher studies like PhD
Indian Students : INR 120000 + Other Fee per year
NRI Students : USD 3500 + 620 Other Fee($300 Eligibility Fee one time Payment) per year
Forms
University of Mysore
Sri Adi Chunchanagiri College of Pharmacy
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University)
Kasturba Medical College
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
JSS Medical College
Department / Subject Taught
Biochemistry
Oct 31, 2006
0 Years 7 Months
Biochemistry
May 27, 2008
1 Years 2 Months
Biochemistry
Sep 08, 2011
3 Years 4 Months
Biochemistry
Jan 20, 2016
4 Years 4 Months
Biochemistry
Till Date
5 Years 0 Months
To be an excellent teacher and researcher and expose the younger generation to the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and have a focused group working on the same. I strongly thrive for getting funded projects and believe in advancing myself through quality research outputs
I am a graduate from Mysore University and completed my post-graduation in Biochemistry from Manipal University. I started my career with Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal and worked there for about a year and then joined JSS Medical College in 2007 as Assistant Professor. Currently, I am working as Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, Mysore. My thrust areas of research are Molecular Biology and genetics and also have a keen interest in Sepsis and Inflammatory markers. I have completed two major project sanctioned from ICMR and one major project sanctioned from Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka along with other minor projects. I have till date guided many post graduate students in Biochemistry and have motivated undergraduate MBBS students to carry out ICMR STS projects since 2009. I have been instrumental in establishing the Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CEMR) through the funds received from VGST and DST-FIST. Using this experience, my next vision is to establish the Center for Medical Genetics and Counselling (CMGC) at JSS hospital and make it the advanced center for the diagnosis of genetic disorders.