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The field of study in relation to whole genomes of organisms, as well as their genetic or epigenetic sequence of information. It aims to provide knowledge about the downstream of biological products and the analysis of the structure and function of these sequences through employing recombinant DNA and bioinformatics approaches.

genomics — the field of study in relation to whole genomes of organisms, as well as their genetic or epigenetic sequence of information. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 2 occupations in our catalogue, including biophysicist, and genealogist.

Category: knowledge › inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving natural sciences, mathematics and statistics SCI: 50.68/100 Also known as: genomic study

Occupations that require genomics

Showing top 2 of 2 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

biophysicist · 🤖 5.0/10
genealogist · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is genomics?

The field of study in relation to whole genomes of organisms, as well as their genetic or epigenetic sequence of information. It aims to provide knowledge about the downstream of biological products and the analysis of the structure and function of these sequences through employing recombinant DNA and bioinformatics approaches.

What category of skill is genomics?

ESCO classifies genomics under the knowledge category, specifically in the inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving natural sciences, mathematics and statistics subcategory.

Is genomics an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. Continue investing, but pair it with the AI-tool workflow that is reshaping the field so you evolve with it.

Which jobs require genomics?

In our catalogue, 2 occupations list genomics as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include biophysicist, genealogist.

How transferable is genomics between industries?

ESCO tags genomics as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is genomics the same as genomic study?

Yes — genomics is also known as genomic study. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn genomics?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands genomics and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.