Genetics is the study of genes and heredity and of how certain characteristics are passed from parents to children because of changes in DNA arrangement. The study of how genes are passed on to offspring during both sexual and asexual reproduction is the focus of genetics, a sub-discipline of biology. Information that is transmitted from one generation to the next is carried by our genes. For instance, genes are the reason one child has light hair like their mother, while their sibling has earthy coloured hair like their father. Genes likewise decide why a few diseases run in families and whether children will be male or female.

Progresses in genetic innovation are opening new roads regarding customized medication, productive and reliable analysis, and accurate expectations in view of hereditary determinants. For areas of biology like cytology, physiology, and morphology, an understanding of how genes work is now a prerequisite. Because the findings and strategies of genes are being applied and utilized in all fields, every biologist ought to be a little bit of a geneticist in today's world.

Study Levels:

In this field, students can earn a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree. To get admission to a genetics course, students need a three or four-year degree in a related field. The different study levels that are available in this sub-discipline are:

• Bachelor in Bioinformatics and Genetics
• Bachelor in Molecular Biology and Genetics
• B.Sc in Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Bioengineering
• B.Sc in Genetics and Biotechnology
• Bachelor in Genetic Engineering
• BS in Genetics and Genomic Science
• B.Sc Genetics
• B.Sc in Biotechnology
• Masters in Biosciences: Evolutionary Biology
• M.Sc in Genetics and Breeding
• M.Sc Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics
• M.Sc in Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, and Biotechnology
• Master in Genetic and Molecular Plant Science
• Master of Bioscience Engineering: Cellular and Genetic Engineering

Specialisations:

A job as a geneticist might be a good fit for students if they want to work in both health and science at the same time. Employers expect students to have a graduate degree with a specialization. Students will land a good job in genetics by choosing a specialization and enrolling in a degree program that aligns with their interests. The various specializations that are available are:

• Genetic counselling
• DNA Decoding
• Genetics and Genomics
• Genome Bioinformatics
• Computational and quantitative genetics
• Molecular Genetics
• Immunogenetics
• Quantitative Genetics
• Ecological Genetics
• Population Genetics

Employability:

The in-depth study of the heredity processes and genes of living organisms is the focus of genetics, one of the most important sub-disciplines of biology. Graduates in genetics can work in the medical field and in scientific research, but many also choose to study at the Masters’ or Ph.D. level. The genetic basis of health and disease is a passion and interest for geneticists. The critical thinking, teamwork, and analytical abilities of professionals in this field assist them in diagnosing and formulating treatment plans for a variety of conditions. The various career choices include:

• Genetic Counsellor
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Research Scientist
• Teacher/Professor
• Forensic Scientist
• Epidemiologist
• Plant breeder/Geneticist
• Pharmacologist
• Consultant
• DNA Analyst
• Clinical Scientist- Immunology