Genetic counsellor
emerging, M.Sc required
- Remote
- Varies
- Qualification
- Typically Bachelor of Science (B.Sc).
What the work involves
Day to day
Helping families understand genetic test results and what they mean for them - inherited conditions, prenatal findings, cancer risk. The job is equal parts scientific interpretation and careful, unhurried conversation with people receiving difficult news.
Who this suits
Fit
People who can hold a genuinely emotional conversation and explain probability without either alarming or falsely reassuring. It suits those drawn to genomics who want patient contact rather than laboratory work.
The honest reality
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A very small profession in India, concentrated in a handful of metro hospitals and genomics companies. Formal training routes are limited and the role is not yet widely recognised, so you may spend time explaining what you do. The emotional weight of the conversations is real.
How you get there
Step by step
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2 years Step 1Finish school
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
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3 years Step 2Qualify
Complete B.Sc life sciences → research.
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Step 3Enter the field
Typical first position: Genetic counsellor.
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Step 4Build and specialise Optional
Complete postgraduate training and build a practice or hospital career.
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You are hereGenetic counsellor
Everything above leads here. The steps marked optional can be skipped or taken later — they change how fast you arrive, not whether you can.
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