Genetics at Monash covers a broad scope of genetics and genomics topics, including conservation, developmental and medical genetics, to ensure that students are well prepared for the job market. Our teaching labs have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for practical, hands-on training. Our lecturers are all active researchers as well as teachers, ensuring each course taught at Monash reflects the most recent advances in the various genetics disciplines. Genetics is the study of genes, their structure, function, transmission and evolution, and encompasses a rich and diverse range of research topics. Genetics lies at the centre of biology because the same basic genetic principles apply to microbes, plants, animals and humans. The genetic code provides the blueprint for life and every aspect of biology, from development, physiology and biochemistry through to behavior and ecology, is ultimately controlled by the products of genes and their interaction with the physical environment. Genetics underpins many exciting areas of science such as biomedical science, biotechnology, conservation biology, and forensics. Graduates with a major in genetics find employment in medical and agricultural research institutes, hospitals, government departments, schools and universities, patent firms, genetic counselling services, forensics laboratories, and biotechnology companies.

As a graduate, you may find employment in medical and agricultural research institutes, hospitals, government departments, schools and universities, patent firms, genetic-counselling services, forensics laboratories, and biotechnology companies.