Bachelor of Science (Genomic Sciences)

Description of the Programme

Genomic Science essentially comprises of genetics and molecular biology and the application of these to studying genetic materials of organisms. Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance, while genomics describes investigations of large sets of genes or gene products, up to and including the entire genome.  Genomics involves the mapping of genes of humans, animals, plants and microorganisms by large-scale DNA-sequence analysis. In this course, you will study both genetics, at the level of a single gene or group of genes, and genomics, at the level of an organism’s entire genes – the genome. This allows you to gain an understanding of hereditary issues, the effects of variation and natural selection, how genes interact with each other and the role of environmental influences. Advances in genomics are fundamental to solving major societal functions including health and medicine, food & agriculture, biotechnology and nanotechnology as well as in manufacturing. The central goal of this programme is therefore to provide students with a strong educational and research background and prepare them to become accomplished research scientists, clinicians and healthcare professionals who will be equipped with the knowledge to contribute to future discoveries in genetics and genomics. The course covers Biostatistics, Medical Genetics, Basic Immunology, Virology, Genomic Structure & Expression, Advanced Immunology, Population Genetics, Microbial Genetics, Epidemiology, Animal Biotechnology, Applied Genetics and Forensic Science among others courses.

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