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Geneticist
Do you have a love of the Sciences and Mathematics? Does working in a laboratory doing research appeal to you. Why not consider a career in Genetics.
Geneticists are specialists in biological science relating to the plant, animal and human genetics.
Although geneticsts often work in laboratories (such as doing diagnostic work or computer and mathematical analyses relating to breeding and population studies), some work may be outdoors (such as working on breeding plants.
Geneticists may specialize in cytogenesis (study of chromosomes), molecular genetics (used to change genes for commercial agricultural and medical purposes), population genetics and plant and animal breeding (used to predict the outcomes of cross-breeding of animal and plant types) or human genetics (used to study defective genes, enabling the diagnosis and prevelntion of genetically transmitted diseases).
The Genes are the chemical database that forms the blueprint for humans animals plants insects and bacteria. The working parts of DNA.
A career in Genetics involves the study of the genes:
How do they work?
How do mistakes in genes cause disease?
How are they passed on from generation to generation
How can genes be changed?
How can genes be added to an animal or a plant?
What job does each gene in a human have?
Once you complete your degree and enter the workplace, Geneticists get involved in the:
- Diagnoses and Treating of Disease
- Improvement of crops to feed the world's population
- Developing new drugs and therapies
- Conservation of endangered species
- Preservation of our Environment
Useful Information
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Career Snapshot Geneticist |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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