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Academic Department Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Department of Genetics

Constituent Department of University of Madras, Chennai

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About Department of Genetics

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

was established in 1969 and has been pursuing basic and applied research in frontier areas of Genetics that has direct/indirect bearing on human health. The research areas include clinical cytogenetics, molecular genetics and biology of communication and cardiovascular disorders, infertility, mental retardation and cancer, pharmacogenomics, microbial genetics and evaluation of genotoxicity. The department offers consultancy services on molecular diagnostics, clinical cytogenetics, genetic counseling and genotoxicity

Courses Offered :


=> M.Sc. Biomedical Genetics
=> M.Sc. Molecular Biology
=> Ph.D. in Genetics

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation University of Madras, Chennai
Campus Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> M.Sc. Biomedical Genetics

Offered at University of Madras, Chennai

=> M.Sc. Molecular Biology

Offered at University of Madras, Chennai

=> Ph.D. in Genetics

Offered at University of Madras, Chennai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Genetics

Where is the Department of Genetics located?

The Department of Genetics is an academic teaching department of University of Madras, Chennai, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Genetics are conducted as per University of Madras, Chennai guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Genetics?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under University of Madras, Chennai.