Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate in Medical Genetics
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Introduction
Medical genetics refers to the application of genetics (human genetics) in healthcare settings and clinical practice. For example, finding a mutation in a patient with inherited genetic disorders (i.e. genetic diagnosis), management, and counseling of other family members at risk of medical complications is the practical application of medical genetics.
Duration
- Program Duration: Diploma: 1 YEAR & Certificate: 06 months
- Credit Hours: Diploma: 60 hours & Certificate: 30 hours
- Semester: 04 Semester
- Location: Main Campus Gomal University D.I.Khan
- Recognized by: Higher Education Commission
Enter Requirements
Admission Requirement: Medical and Allied Health Sciences (e.g., MBBS, BDS, Medical Lab Technology, Pharmacy or any Health Sciences related discipline)
1st Trimester
| Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Biology | 3+0 | |
| Human Genetics and Genomics | 3+0 | |
| Medical Biochemistry | 3+0 | |
| Molecular Genetics | 3+0 |
2nd Trimester
| Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Bioinformatics | 1+2 | |
| Genetic Diagnosis and Genetic Counselling | 3+0 | |
| Basic Pathology | 3+0 | |
| Ethical aspects in Genetics | 3+0 |
3rd Trimester
| Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemical Genetics | 3+0 | |
| Molecular basis of Human Genetic Diseases | 3+0 | |
| Internship / Case report study etc | 30 |
4th Trimester
| Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Internship/ Case report study etc |