BIOMEDICAL
GENETICS STUDY
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,BIOMEDICAL GENETICS
Programme: M. Sc. Biomedical Genetics
Programme BMSA
Code:
Duration: 2 years
Programme Able to know the basics in genetic concepts and organization of
Outcomes: genome on cellular and chromosomal level
Able to explain the basic molecular genetics mechanisms in
relation to the structure and function of the cells.
Candidates are able to describe the structure, function and
replication of DNA as the genetic material and its
manipulations
Understand the impact of genetic information in society
Acquire the knowledge in the field of Medical, Cyto, Immuno,
Molecular, Cancer, Developmental and Neuro genetics to
diagnose diseases and disorders.
Capable to explain the various types of molecular biology
methods that are used to study the regulation and function of
biomolecules
Acquire the ability to use their theoretical knowledge in solving
practical issues.
Know the bioethics and safety measures to be followed in
handling the biological samples
Able to explain the applications and importance of biomarkers,
DNA finger printing and stem cell therapy in the field of
Biomedical Genetics
Can have hands on experience in various genetics techniques
and familiar with practicing of genetic counseling
Programme ● Know the inheritance patterns of human
Specific ● To explain the role of genetic changes in association with diseases
Outcomes: and disorders
● Capable of differentiate genetic and non-genetic disorders
● The confidence to fill their talent gaps in the emerging field in
Human Genetics
● Practice the learned molecular methods in clinical center,
hospitals and laboratories
List of Courses:
,BIOMEDICAL GENETICS
Semester Course Code Title of the Course Core/Elective/ Credits
Soft Skill
I BMS C 101 Cellular organization and CORE 4
Biomacromolecules
I BMS C 102 Microbial Genetics CORE 4
I BMS C 103 Eukaryotic Genetics CORE 4
I BMS C 104 Practical - I CORE 4
I Elective 1 ELECTIVE 3
I Elective 2 ELECTIVE 3
I UOM S 001 Soft Skill SOFT SKILL 2
II BMS C 105 Molecular Genetics CORE 4
II BMS C 106 Human Cytogenetics CORE 4
II BMS C 107 Molecular basis of genetic CORE 4
disorders
II BMS C 108 Practical - II CORE 4
II Elective 3 ELECTIVE 3
II Elective 4 ELECTIVE 3
II UOM S 002 Soft Skill SOFT SKILL 2
II UOM I 001 Internship INTERNSHIP 2
III BMS C 109 Developmental Genetics CORE 4
III BMS C 110 Bioinformatics and CORE 3
Proteomics
III BMS C 111 Gene Therapy CORE 3
III BMS C 112 Practical - III CORE 4
III Elective 5 ELECTIVE 3
III Elective 6 ELECTIVE 3
III UOM S 003 Soft Skill SOFT SKILL 2
IV BMS C 113 Principles of Gene CORE 4
Manipulation and Genomics
IV BMS C 114 Cancer Genetics CORE 4
IV BMS C 115 Project CORE 6
IV Elective 7 ELECTIVE 3
IV UOM S 004 Soft Skill SOFT SKILL 2
Electives offered by the Department of Genetics
Course Code Title of the Course Core/Elective/ Credits
Soft Skill
BMS E 101 Principles of Genetics - ELECTIVE 3
I
BMS E 102 Principles of Genetics - ELECTIVE 3
II
JOB ORIENTED COURSES OFFERED*
, BIOMEDICAL GENETICS
Hrs. University
Semester Paper Subject Per examination Credit
week Hrs. Max.
Marks
ODD BMSJOC1 Molecular 2 3 50 2
SEMESTER Diagnostics
Techniques
*Offered in the department
VALUE ADDED COURSES OFFERED**
University
Hrs. examination
Semester Paper Subject Per Duration Max. Credits
week n in Marks
Hrs.
EVEN BMSVAC1 Zebrafish 2 3 50 2
SEMESTER husbandry and
basics techniques
in biomedical
research
** Offered in the department