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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. Demand and Income
The demand for people in Genetics is said to range from 7% - 29% from to 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

6. Day in the Life: Chris Todd Hittinger References:
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