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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Overall the course is designed to provide a strong foundation in all areas of Human genetics and medical lab techniques with opportunities for hands-on laboratory and clinical experience. The curriculum includes lectures, practicals, classroom discussions and intensive practical training (Internship). The Objective of the courses is to enable the students in having job opportunities in Research and Development and in medical field. The course syllabus is designed considering the need for trained technicians and technologists in the genetic and pathological field. This self financed, job oriented course will meet the demand for genetic and pathological technicians in diagnostic labs and hospitals.
The students completing this course can seek employment in the medical field as Genetic Technologists, Clinical Scientists in genetic departments of the hospitals or as pathological technicians in the pathological laboratories. They can also pursue higher studies in India (MSc in Biotechnology, MTech) and abroad (MS in medical genetics, MS in Forensic science).
CAPACITY:
Admission is open for 15 candidates (maximum).
COURSE FEE:
Rs. 86, 530/- for structured course.
COURSE DURATION: 01 Year
PG Diploma in 'Clinical Genetics and Medical Laboratory techniques' is a two semester programme which is inclusive of internship/hands-on for 08 credits (240 hours).
AWARD OF COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE:
A student shall be eligible for the award of Post-Graduate Diploma on successful completion of 40 Credits which includes 32 credits of discipline specific core courses and 08 discipline specific elective courses.
Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to the programme ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Genetics and Medical Laboratory Techniques’, the candidate must have passed the Bachelor of Science degree examination of Goa University or equivalent examination of any other UGC recognized University, securing a minimum of 45% marks on aggregate or equivalent Grade or as specified for a Bachelor of Science Degree Programme. Biological Science candidates will be preferred.
