Indian population, which
represents 1/6th of the world population, provides a
goldmine for genetic studies. Thus, there arises a need
for a course that will impart knowledge and skills of
medical genetics to medical and paramedical professionals.
Those who have the knowledge of medical genetics can
undertake various career options:
1. Better research and employment
opportunities in various multinational and Indian
companies.
2. The diploma certificate, letters of recommendation
and rich practical experience will boost the prospect of
overseas study and research.
3. Can set up a genetic counseling cell, demand for
which is mounting.
4. Upgrade your pathology lab or diagnostic centre by
setting up new Genetic Diagnostic Tests.
5. Setting up of Medical Genetics Departments in private
hospitals and medical schools.
6. Knowledge of Clinical and Molecular Genetics is going
to help the clinicians, as the Pathogenesis of a number
of diseases is largely being attributed to defects at a
molecular level.
7. Set up your own Genetic Diagnostic Centre.
8. Future opportunities into more esoteric and exciting
fields of Gene Therapy, Stem Cell Research, etc.
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