B.Sc Medical Genetics
GOALS
- The programme will nurture the students to pursue their career in the field of Medical genetics, Molecular Biology or Molecular Diagnostics
- The programme will expose the students to the basics as well as the advanced concepts in the field of genetics
- It will provide the students exposure to the hospital set-up and analyze the patient samples to identify the genetic disorder
OBJECTIVES
- The programme will nurture the students to pursue their career in the field of Medical genetics, Molecular Biology or Molecular Diagnostics
- The programme will expose the students to the basics as well as the advanced concepts in the field of genetics
- It will provide the students exposure to the hospital set-up and analyze the patient samples to identify the genetic disorder
OBJECTIVES
- To understand the structures and functions of basic components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and organelles.
- To be able to describe the chromosomal basis of inheritance and alterations in chromosome number or structure.
- To understand the concepts and theories of phenotypes and genotypes and inheritance of genetic disorders.
- To make the candidate aware of the differences and similarities between diagnostic, predictive and carrier genetic testing.
- To have a sound knowledge about the principle of diagnostic genetic test methods.
- To appreciate the underlying genetic causes for various conditions
- The understand the events and mechanisms in cell division and cell to cell communication.
The major components of the curriculum shall be:
- Theoretical knowledge
- Practical skills
- Research skills.
- Diagnostic and analytical skills
- Attitudes including communication skills.
SEMESTER I
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Basic Biochemistry
- English
- Kannada
SEMESTER II
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Introduction & Principles of genetics
- Phycology
SEMESTER III
- Organic Mechanisms in Biology (metabolisms)
- Principles of Transmission genetics
- Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics
- Computer application
- Environmental sciences
SEMESTER IV
- Developmental genetics
- Population and evolutionary genetics
- Biophysics & Instrumentation
- Biostatistics & Research Methodology
- Constitution of India
SEMESTER V
- Microbial Genetics
- Principles of Immunology
- Bioinformatics in genomics
- Ethical, Social & Legal issues
- Elective - 1
SEMESTER VI
- Genetics of complex diseases
- Genetics of rare diseases
- Epigenetics in health and disease
- Genetic counseling
- Elective – 2
Elective subjects
SEMESTER V
- Recombinant DNA technology
- Proteomics
SEMESTER VI
- Model organisms in Genetic and Genomic Research
- Reproductive and pediatric genetics
- Pharmacogenetics
A candidate seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Genetics, shall have studied English as one of the principal subjects and shall have passed
- Two-year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore (JSSAHER) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study.
- Pre-degree course from a recognized University considered as equivalent by JSSAHER, (two years after ten years of schooling) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study.
- Any equivalent examination recognized by the JSSAHER for the above purpose, with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study.
- Senior secondary course with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subject of study equivalent to class XII, of open school education system of the central government and state government approved institutions.
OR
OR
OR
They can be placed in the molecular diagnostic laboratory as technicians
They can pursue higher studies in
- Genetic engineering
- Cytogenetics
- Molecular genetics
- Population genetics
- Genetic counselling
Indian Students : INR 100000 + Other Fee per year
NRI Students : USD 2250 + 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
Dec 01, 2022
6 Years 11 Months
Biochemistry
Till Date
0 Years 3 Months
To be an excellent teacher and researcher and expose the younger generation of students 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 of the University of Mysore and completed my post-graduation in Biochemistry at Manipal University. I started my career with Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal, and worked there for about a year before joining JSS Medical College in 2007 as Assistant Professor. I have been awarded Postgraduate Diploma in Genomic Medicine and Health Care in 2018 from the University of South Wales, and Ph.D. in 2018 from the JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research. Currently, I am working as a Professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, Mysore.
I have played a vital role in availing the Department of Science and Technology – Funds for Improvement of Science and Technology Infrastructure in Universities (DST-FIST) award to the department of Biochemistry in 2012 for a period of 5 years with a grant amount of Rs. 80 lakhs. I have been successful in obtaining funds from Government agencies like ICMR, Vision Group on Science & Technology (VGST), and DST. My thrust areas of research include Molecular Biology & Genetics of rare disorders. I am is currently working on a multicentric project “National Registry for Rare and other Inherited Disorders”. I have been awarded the prestigious Prof. Y.T.Thathachari Endowment Prize for the Best Research Scholar at the Graduates Ceremony 2015 at JSS Medical College, an appreciation award for the research activities carried out in the year 2019 by the Research Division, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Women achiever award 2021 by JSS Medical College on the occasion of Women’s Day, Best teacher award 2022 apart from the best oral and poster presentation awards in the National and State conferences. I have organized 08 National hands-on workshops in Molecular Methods in disease Management, have trained 150 delegates to date, and have also been invited as resource faculty by various institutes.
I have established and developed the Department of Medical Genetics at JSS Medical College which has facilities for newborn screening for treatable metabolic disorders, maternal serum screening for the detection of aneuploidy & chromosomal disorders, and clinical cytogenetics having facilities for Karyotyping & Fluorescent in-situ hybridization. I have initiated BSc Medical Genetics and MSc Medical Genetics and Genomics program for which the syllabus has been designed according to Choose Based Credit System (CBCS). I head the Special Interest Group on Human Genomics and Rare Disorders (SIG-HGRD) comprising like-minded people with a passion for the field of genomics. I have articles published in indexed high-impact journals with an average impact factor of 19.202 and an H-index of 19. I am guiding 8 Ph.D. scholars on various research topics. I have also taken a keen interest in employing innovative methods in teaching, learning, and evaluation and have initiated problem-based learning, objective structured practical examination, experiential learning, and model-making exercises for medical students.
Molecular Biology and Genetics of Rare Disorders