Genetic Engineering

Biotechnology has emerged as one of the most powerful tools for sustainable socio-economic transformation. Modern biotechnology and emerging innovations from it have paved the way for developments in areas like agriculture, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, environment, forensic Science etc. Biotechnology has been used for breeding of animals and crops and producing useful products by fermentation. It is used in dairy and poultry, textiles, leather and food sector also. Genetic Engineering is very important subject of this stream and plays very important role in biotechnology based products. B.Sc. Biotechnology is one of the best courses after 12 class in non-medical or medical stream. The job opportunities in this sectors are increasing nowadays. One can have best job opportunities in industrial field as well as research work. But, one must have good knowledge of subjects offered in B.Sc. Biotechnology. In my views, PCTE College of Biotechnology situated in Ludhiana, Punjab is one of the best colleges offering B.Sc. Biotechnology course. Faculty of PCTE biotechnology provides quality education as well as practical knowledge of subjects offered under this course.

Hello Jennifer, you are an engineering graduate with ECE branch and then for having one and half years of experience in an insurance related company and now you want to pursue genetic engineering. Right? Frankly speaking it sounds quite bizzaar. But then if you have form the passion for this subject then there is nothing like studying the same. Luckily universities abroad do not insist on too much of academic qualification for taking students for MS Rather than academic qualification they look for all round performance of the student for research writing papers etc. I feel that you have chance to study the subject abroad. However I would strongly advise you to approach an agency which is sending students abroad for MS since they would be knowing different aspects that are required in the students CV for making a successful application. Best wishes to you.

In order to become a Genetic Engineering, the aspirants must have a relevant degree in the field. Most of the institutes offer M.Tech course in Genetic Engineering while the number of institutes offering B.Tech in the same is limited. Therefore, a candidate must complete a Bachelors degree in Science with specialisation in Biophysics/ Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Genetics. After attaining the relevant Bachelors degree, the candidates can either go for M.Sc. In any of the above subjects or M.Tech or Masters degree in Genetic Engineering. Obtaining an M.Tech degree will not be enough for the position of researcher or scientists. Therefore, a Ph.D. in the respective field is mandatory. Candidates enrolled in Ph.D. will get a monthly stipend to finance or manage his/ her own education and personal expenses. After acquiring a relevant degree, the candidate must initially get work experience as a supervisor, assistant, intern etc. In a relevant field to get exposure to work. Later on, with some years of experience, they can apply for job roles in a specialised area.