Overview

The Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology is a Basic Science Research department in the School of Life Sciences in Bharathiar University grew into an individual Department during June 2014.

Key facts

This Department is established with a sole intention of exploring and treating various genetic diseases in humans. It was initiated to make people understand the basis behind inherited diseases and provide counseling to them to prevent the inherited genetic diseases/disorders. The Department is offering M.Sc., Human Genetics and Molecular Biology since 2014 and M.Phil and Ph.D., since 2015. It was headed first by Dr. M.V. Usharani, former Professor and Head, Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. It was started with One Associate Professor and Three Assistant Professors.

It was then headed by Dr. K. Murugan, Professor and Head, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. The Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology endowed with high caliber Professors and Assistant Professors, who are doing excellent work in the field of classical cytogenetics, epigenetics, cancer biology, nanobiology and stem cell research in addition to innovative teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Biochemistry

Cell Biology and Cell Signaling

Principles of Human Genetics

Molecular Genetics

Immunogenetics

Cancer Genetics

Neurogenetics and Epigenetics

Bioethics and Biosafety

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coimbatore, India

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Genetics View 13 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in India

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A Pass in B.Sc. Genetics / Biochemistry / Animal Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Environmental Science / B.Pharm / Forensic Science / Bioinformatics / Zoology / B.E. / B.Tech. Biotechnology / BAMS / BHMS Ayurveda and Homeopathy / B.Tech. Genetic Engineering All Branches in Life Sciences / B.Tech / Industrial Biotechnology / MBBS / B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Animal Science and Zoology / Advanced Zoology and Biotech.

Registration fee of Rs.400/- for each application should be paid through Net Banking/Debit/Credit cards/ NEFT.

Registration for SC/ST candidates is Rs.200/- for each application ( Photo copy of the Community certificate be enclosed)

The Online application form shall be completed in all aspects.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

750 USD / year

≈ 750 USD / year

Additional Details

National: Tuition Fee(Per Semester): 6080

Living costs

Coimbatore

India

18295 - 24970 INR / month

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