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Do you want to make a new tomato which is as big as a hot air balloon or find a cure for a genetic disease such as haemophilia (a disorder in which blood doesn't clot easily)? Go for genetics. Genetic scientists research genes, study the effects of heat, light, temperature and chemicals on hese.

Education

High School

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Bachelor's

Life sciences, Biochemistry or related subjects

Master's

Life sciences, Biochemistry or related subjects

Skills Required

Detail orient
Perseverance
Patience
Researching

Job Prospects

  • Gene therapy
  • Pharmacogenomics

Salary / Annum

600,000

Fresher

2,400,000

Average

3,600,000

Experienced

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Jobs Outlook

  • Vacancies for this career have increased by 16.23 percent nationwide in time, with an average growth of 2.71 percent per year.
  • Geneticist as a career is very challenging. Earning unique experience by identifying, assessing, managing risks, and gaining a vivid set of knowledge will help you to grow in your career and to make you ready for the next step.
  • Opportunities abroad are also widely open.

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