Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
Sri Amritsar

Department of Genetics


Genetic diseases and congenital malformations are emerging at an alarming rate in developing countries like India & are becoming a significant health burden. To counter this new scenario, medical services, need to be integrated with genetic services, thus creating a need for adequate and effective genetic testing and counselling services in our country.

To achieve this goal Department of Genetics at Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences, Sri Amritsar, has been established.  The department has its first molecular genetics laboratory which houses all advanced research equipment and technology which can diagnose the genetic basis of various diseases/disorders. Department is also conducting research in medical fields in collaboration with all clinical departments of university hospital.

Courses Available at the Department of Genetics

 

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

Course Description

Fee Structure

Outcomes

MSc Genetic Counselling

MBBS, BDS, BSc Genetics, BSc Medical, BSc Biotechnology, BSc Nursing Sciences

2-Year Full-time Course (4 Semesters). Intake from 1st August Every Year

  • Tuition Fee Per Semester Rs. 35,500/-
  • Registration Fee

Only One Time Rs. 6,000/-

 

 

  • Degree Certificate,
  • Logbook of Studied GC cases which will make the candidate eligible for Board of Genetic Couselling India (BGCI) exam.

Certificate Course in Genetic Counselling

MSc (Genetics/Human Genetics, Biotechnology & Nursing Sciences), MD/MS

6 Month Duration. Intake in January and July every year

  • One-time Fee of Rs 50,000/-

 

  •  Certificate
  • Logbook of Studied GC cases which will make the candidate eligible for Board of Genetic Counselling India (BGCI) exam.

Observership in Genetic Counselling

MSc (Genetics/Human Genetics, Biotechnology & Nursing Sciences), MD/MS

1-month Duration, Open for the full year 

  • One-time Fee of Rs 10,000/-

 

  •  Certificate from Head of Department

For Course related queries Kindly Contact  genetics@sgrdimsr.in , Ph- 0183-2870423

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