I have a degree in Genetics. How do i become a genetic cousellor from here on?
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To become certified medical geneticist, you need a MD or PhD, and you need to pass an exam.\n\nhttp://www.abmg.org/genetics/abmg/cert-2007/checklist-all.htm\n\nTo become a certified genetic counselor, you need to have a MS in genetic counseling, and pass an exam afterwords.\n\nhttp://www.abgc.net/genetics/abgc/cert/2005/eligibility-8-03.shtml\n\nWe have a small program here (houston tx) for genetic counselors, i remember the students/faculty saying it was really difficult to get in, b/c they paired one faculty with one student, and there were only a handful of faculty.
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Okay... if you want to proceed into research after BSc (Biotech), the  best thing I think you should do is to go into a doctorate program. Perhaps you should find a thesis based on stem cells?
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There have been hundreds of thousands of such experiments done. Moreover you can easily do them yourself using some nutriemt agar and an incubator with a few hundred dollars to pay someone to do the genetic workup.\n\ntalk.origins is your one stop shop for these types of quetsions. The site is highly reputable, well refernces, cites peer reveiewed science journals and most importantly lists literally hundreds of experimenst that show exactly what you describe.\n\nI've attached a couple link to pages that list a dozenor so such mutation studies, but the site has many hundreds of others.
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Straight genetics or molecular biology for genetics research. \nWould probably suggest a biochemistry degree for the other option.\n\nAs an extra - I did straight genetics and had no problem getting in to a research position, but be warned the money in research is poor until after a doctorate and many years experience. If i could do it all again I would sway towards chemistry and shoot for the industry side (there is still job satisfaction to be had). Three years of research for me has just highlighted how little we know!\n\nSorry don't know any specifics about India, but would imagine the biochem market is a bigger one
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Do a medical degree first. Here is a link to a university which may help\n\nMake sure you choose suitable a levels to do a medical degree
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You cant!\nIf it's Going to happen-then Nothing will stop it!\nDeal with your Genetic pre-destination!\nOr just take a look at your Father,His Brothers at the same age as You are Now!.And Your Mothers father or Brothers-to judge your outcome!
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Where I work (a state police crime lab) there are two people with biology degrees. One has a masters in Forensic Science and the other doesn't have a masters degree at all. We test drugs. If you want to get into DNA I would recommend a master's in biology with a concentration in Forensics to get the analytical instrumentation experience. If you are interested in toxicology, controlled substances, or blood alcohol, a biology degree should be enough as long as you have enough analytical chemistry to understand the instrumentation. A master's degree will definitely make you more competitive- which is important with as popular as this field has gotten. But you don't HAVE to get a masters in forensics; it could be in biochemistry, biology, chemistry. As long as you know what GC-MS, FTIR, and head space GC are when you're done. Good luck!
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you need to speak to a genetics counselor usually located at a medical university hospital\nthen you would need a family history, then finally a sanple of tissue for the dna to be read of each but thats not needed once a genetics counsel takes place
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The correct answer would be taking all the political science classes in school then getting a Political major degree or Political law intern with your local city consul committee.etc.  The funny correct answer is making sure you are dumber than the Pres. and can agree on everything that his father tells you to do oops I mean his mother tells you to do.
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You need to go for a Biology undergrad with emphasis on Vet medicine (slightly different at each school - but they all do about the same).  Then when you've completed your undergrad you can head to Vet Med School and pursue that degree.  It's a long process and very difficult (you will need good grades throughout).  But it can be extremely emotionally rewarding and very lucrative if done well.
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Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science and then either join the Meat Hygiene Service or the Environmental agency. Would recommend doing a masters in Environmental management or biochemistry.\n\nI
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First, off you will need to graduate High school or get a GED. I suggest you start off at a Community College and ask them at the career center. Also do you want to be a doctor or a assistant? Because you can easily become a assistant in 9 mos through private schools like Bryman College.
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The ways counselors guide college/university students through their system is really backwards.  A person should identify what kind of lifestyle they want.  Lifestyle is defined in varying degrees of security, money, and time.  You need to identify that first.  What and how much do want of each? This should help you with the degree that you have already gotten.  There should be something in the biology field that would meet your requirements.  If you really truly don't want to be in the biology field, still identify your lifestyle requirements, and choose studies that would place you in that career path.  It will also help motivate you b/c you already know what your end result will be.  One other thing is to go out and find and interview people who have already been in that particular field for 5 plus years.  They will also be able to help you b/c of their own experience.  Remember wisdom is learning from someone else's experience.
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I have two words. Paid Study. Look around for ads in the paper and even online at sites like craigs list (www.craigslist.com). You can usually find someone who is doing a psychological study and will pay you to take a survey and do some simple tests.\n\nFor more alternatives you can sell plasma, or if you and your family have good health records you may be able to become a sperm donor or egg donor (depending on sex). There is big money to be had in selling good genetic material.
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Probably first thing you need to think about is how close you live to a number of courses. Unless you have a degree in horticulture or a similar study then you will most likely have to start out as someone who mows the grass or works as at the pro shop at the register. What skills do you have? Use them to your advantage. If you've been mowing grass for 5 years... make sure you let them know that or if your dad is Davis Love III, make sure you let them know! Good Luck!
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sir u did not mention Ur degree.k the man thin u have to do is u should first get entry into some university,once u get on u can easily select the field of Ur interest.but remember u should have amazing talent.
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you definetely need biology (especially molecular biology and anything to do with genetics, but don't neglect your general biology), you need chemistry (nope, can't escape from it, especially organic chemistry), you need biochemistry, some math and some physics ( you'll eventually find them useful).