Genetics Alexandra Boyd R4

What is Genetics? Genetics is the study of heredity and the dealing with similarities and differences between related organisms.

Careers Involving Genetics Genetic Counselors: assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions. Genetic Engineers: combine engineering principles with medical sciences to design and create equipment in healthcare. (Biomedical Engineers) Genetics Nurses: provide and coordinate patient care. (Registered Nurses)

Education To have a career in the Genetics field, you will be looking at 1.5 to 4 years in college. Genetic Counselor: 1.5 – 2 years (Master’s Degree) Genetic Engineer and Genetics Nurse: 4 years (Bachelor’s Degree) Colleges: Augustana University University of South Dakota Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Demand and Income The demand for people in Genetics is said to range from 7% - 29% from 2016 to 2026. But since the occupation of Genetic Counselors is so small it’s thought to only create around 900 new jobs despite it having the highest rate of growth at 29%. Income: Low: $37,000 High: $92,000

Day in the Life: Chris Todd Hittinger References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLY-Kt96orA References: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global- universities/slideshows/see-the-top-10-global-universities-for-molecular- biology-and-genetics https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genetics