A geneticist is a scientist who studies genetics, the science of heredity and variation of organisms. A geneticist can be employed as a researcher or lecturer. Some geneticists perform experiments and analyze data to interpret the inheritance of traits.

Geneticists participate in courses from many areas, such as biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, cell biology, English, and mathematics. They also participate in more specific genetics courses such as molecular genetics, transmission genetics, population genetics, quantitative genetics, ecological genetics, and genomics.

Geneticists can work in many different fields, doing a variety of jobs. There are many careers for geneticists in medicine, agriculture, wildlife, general sciences or many other fields. It has been suggested that geneticists going into employment in scientific research should honour a Hippocratic Oath for Scientists.

Listed below are a few examples of careers a geneticist may pursue.

See also

• Genetic counselor
• Genetic testing
• Medical genetics
• Genomics
• Biotechnology

External links

• Iowa State University Genetics Education Requirements
• University of Wisconsin-Madison Genetics EducationRequirements
• Genetic Careers
• Gene Profiling Facility