*Year 1: Foundations of Genetics* 

*Semester 1:* 

- Introduction to Genetics 

- Cell Biology & Cytogenetics 

- Biochemistry for Geneticists 

- Lab: Microscope Techniques, Karyotyping 

*Semester 2:* 

- Mendelian & Population Genetics 

- Molecular Biology Basics (DNA, RNA, Replication) 

- Biostatistics 

- Lab: DNA Extraction, PCR Basics 

*Year 2: Core Genetic Mechanisms* 

*Semester 3:* 

- Molecular Genetics (Transcription, Translation) 

- Genomics & Bioinformatics 

- Genetic Engineering 

- Lab: Gel Electrophoresis, Cloning 

*Semester 4:* 

- Human Genetics (Inherited Disorders) 

- Microbial & Viral Genetics 

- Lab: Pedigree Analysis, BLAST Tools 

*Year 3: Advanced Topics & Research* 

*Semester 5:* 

- Evolutionary Genetics 

- Cancer Genetics 

- *Electives (Choose 1): * 

  - Plant Biotechnology 

  - Forensic Genetics 

  - Epigenetics 

- Lab: CRISPR-Cas9 Simulations 

*Semester 6: * 

- Research Project/Dissertation 

- Industrial Applications (Pharma, Agriculture) 

- Lab: DNA Sequencing (Sanger/NGS) 

*Key Skills Covered: * 

- *Lab Techniques: * PCR, Electrophoresis, Sequencing 

- *Bioinformatics: * Genome Assembly, SNP Analysis 

- *Genetic Counselling Basics*