Applied Genetics – Ilia State University

Program Overview

Offered by the School of Natural Sciences and Medicine via the Public Health and Insurance Institute, this program emphasizes practical and field-based training in modern DNA and biotechnology techniques. Coursework includes pathogen detection (e.g. PCR), population monitoring, forensic genetics, and molecular ecology. Students learn both theory and laboratory procedures, preparing them for careers in diverse sectors and informed decision-making on biotech technologies.

**Awarded Degree:** Master of Science in Applied Genetics (MSc)

**Discipline:** Applied Genetics

**Duration:** 2 years

**ECTS Credits:** 120

**Language of Instruction:** English

**Delivery Mode:** On-Campus

**Tuition Fee:** $3,200 (per_year)

**Application Fee:** $250

**Accreditation:** Accredited by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE), Georgia

**Career Opportunities:**

– Graduates can work in:

Diagnostic

– forensic

– pharmaceutical

– and epidemiological labs.

Agricultural and food authenticity testing.

Environmental and conservation research institutes.

Governmental or private institutions employing genetic testing.

Universities and research institutes

– or pursue PhD-level genetic research.

**Learning Outcomes:**

– Graduates will be able to:

Perform molecular genetic techniques (e.g. PCR

– DNA analysis) in research and industry settings.

Analyze and interpret genetic data for applications in health

– agriculture

– biodiversity

– and conservation.

Conduct ethically responsible laboratory work and communicate findings to scientific and professional audiences.

Apply multidisciplinary approaches to real-world genetic problems.