Geneticist

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Studies genes, heredity and biological variation. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 5 linked programmes across 3 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Geneticist do?

Studies genes, heredity and biological variation.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR320 000 p.a.Mid-levelR560 000 p.a.SeniorR900 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Biology · ImportantData analysis · ImportantLaboratory skills · ImportantResearch · Important

Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Genetics — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science in Genetics — University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Science in Human Genetics — University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology — University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Genetics and Developmental Biology — University of the Witwatersrand

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Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Genetics →Bachelor of Science in Genetics →Bachelor of Science in Human Genetics →Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology →Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Genetics and Developmental Biology →

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Universities to explore

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University of Cape Town →University of Pretoria →University of the Witwatersrand →

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Geneticist do?

Studies genes, heredity and biological variation.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Biology, Data analysis, Laboratory skills, Research.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

5 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.