PG Diploma in Clinical Genetics and Medical Laboratory Techniques

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

Overview

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 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.

PSO-1: Demonstrate Proficiency in lab protocols and ethics

To exhibit technical proficiency, adherence to standard operating procedures, lab and work ethics.

PSO-2: Demonstrate Proficiency in lab diagnostic techniques

To demonstrate proficiency in laboratory diagnostic procedures including clinical biochemistry, microbiology, hematology, genetics, parasitology, mycology, virology, and histopathology and genetics

Course Structure

Course Code	Discipline Specific Course (DSC)	Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) (Any One)	Number of Credits	Contact Hours	Marks
PGDP-CGMLT-DSC-401	Clinical Biochemistry I		Theory = 02 Practical = 02	Theory = 30 Practical = 60	Theory = 50 Practical = 50
PGDP-CGMLT-DSC-402	Clinical Biochemistry II		Theory = 02 Practical = 02	Theory = 30 Practical = 60	Theory = 50 Practical = 50
PGDP-CGMLT-DSC-403	Clinical Microbiology (General and Systematic)		Theory = 02 Practical = 02	Theory = 30 Practical = 60	Theory = 50 Practical = 50
PGDP-CGMLT-DSC-404	Hematology and Transfusion Medicine		Theory = 02 Practical = 02	Theory = 30 Practical = 60	Theory = 50 Practical = 50
PGDP-CGMLT-DSI-401		Internship at Hospital/Clinics.	04	120	Report/ Portfolio = 100
PGDP-CGMLT-DSE-401		SWAYAM course: Analytical Techniques	Theory = 04 credits	Swayam Online	Theory = 100
PGDP-CGMLT-DSE-402		SWAYAM course: Essentials Of Biomolecules: Nucleic Acids And Peptides	Theory = 04 credits	Swayam Online	Theory = 100

Course Code	Discipline Specific Course (DSC)	Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) (Any One)	Number of Credits	Contact Hours	Marks
PGDP-CGMLT-DSC-405	Clinical Genetic Techniques I		Theory = 02 Practical = 02	Theory = 30 Practical = 60	Theory = 50 Practical = 50
PGDP-CGMLT-DSC-406	Clinical Genetic Techniques II		Theory = 02 Practical = 02	Theory = 30 Practical = 60	Theory = 50 Practical = 50
PGDP-CGMLT-DSC-407	Clinical Parasitology, Mycology and Virology		Theory = 02 Practical = 02	Theory = 30 Practical = 60	Theory = 50 Practical = 50
PGDP-CGMLT-DSC-408	Clinical Pathology and Histopathology		Theory = 02 Practical = 02	Theory = 30 Practical = 60	Theory = 50 Practical = 50
PGDP-CGMLT-DSI-402		Internship at Hospital/Clinics.	04	120	Report/ Portfolio = 100
PGDP-CGMLT-DSE-403		SWAYAM course- Biomolecules: Structure, Function In Health And Disease	Theory = 04 credits	Swayam Online	Theory = 100
PGDP-CGMLT-DSE-404		SWAYAM course- Immunology	Theory = 04 credits	Swayam Online	Theory = 100

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Career Opportunities

The students completing this course can seek employment in the medical field as Genetic Technician/ Technologist/ 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)