Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research Kolar
- University
- Co - Education
- ESTD 1986
- Medicine
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics
Course
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics
Molecular genetics is the study of chromosomes and DNA at the molecular level using DNA technology whereas, Cytogenetics is the study of structure and number of chromosomes using microscopic analysis. For instance, a decrease or an increase in the chromosomal number or translocation of one to another chromosome.
The Ph.D. degree is offered under Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Allied Health and basic Sciences. Ph.D. candidate is required to obtain approval for the proposed Ph.D. topic from the committee constituted by the University for finalization of Ph.D. Research proposal and complete the research work within reasonable time and submit the thesis to University for adjudication. Each Ph.D. scholar should publish minimum two research papers in a UGC refereed journals.
Duration
Duration of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics is 3 years for full time regulars, and 5 years for part time in-service candidates and part time external candidates from the SDUAHER approved research centres/institutions.
Ph.D Entrance Examination
The Entrance Examination shall be conducted at the Centre(s) notified in advance. The syllabus of the Entrance Test shall consist of 50% of Research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific. The related syllabus shall be notified in advance in the website. The marks at the qualifying examination shall be 50%. Maximum weightage (70%) shall be given to the written test and 30% to the interview.
Eligibility
Candidates admitted to Ph.D. Program are required to complete Pre Ph.D. course work. On successful completion of Pre Ph.D. course work, candidates will be awarded pass in Pre Ph.D. course work provided candidate secures 55% of the marks in the Pre Ph.D. examinations. Candidate will be declared as qualified in the Pre Ph.D. course work by a committee comprising supervisor, external expert, internal member (Dean) and Vice Chancellor.
Career Opportunities
- Cytogenetics Laboratory Director
- Clinical Genomics Scientist
- Director, Clinical Molecular Cytogenetics
- Postdoctoral / Associate Research Scientist
- Technical Application Scientist - Cell Therapy.
