Genetic Engineering is the branch of science, which is concerned with the wide range of scientific techniques that are applied in order to change the genetic structure in DNA purposefully which changes the code of a living life form so as to create newer and better beings.

B. Tech Genetic Engineering is a four year undergraduate course.

This field is highly research-oriented having a lot of momentum. The demand for Genetic Engineers is rapidly growing both in India and abroad.

The job profiles one can work for after completing their degree are

• Genetic Engineer
• Lecturer/Professor
• Scientific/Medical Writer
• Information Security Engineer
• Junior Research Fellow
• Information Management Specialist
• Control Engineer
• Production Control Analyst
• Technical Writer
• Research Scientist

Being a research scientist, you can analyze information from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials. Thus, you can work on the genetic basis of the dinosaurs and undergo experiments under the controlled labs.

Hello aspirant

It will be better if you focus on one course and do specialization in it. Because even with distance education it will be difficult to manage time.

However if you want to pursue two courses simultaneously then according to me you must go for graduation in Biotechnology  as subjects will be similar and it will be easy to cope up . You can do BSC in genetic biology.

Hello Aspirant,

BTech in Genetic Engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with the study of foreign DNA and developing synthetic genes that can be used to replicate living organisms. Genetic engineering is a new field of study, research and study are a major part of the course as well as employment opportunities. However, the career prospects are bright for individuals who are really interested in this field and are eager to learn.

BTech in Bioinformatics is a four-year undergraduate programme that combines the study of information technology and computer science with the study of biology and medicine to understand the working of the human body. It involves the analysis of multiple factors which affect movement in our biological systems.This course is fit for those students who have a scientific bend of mind. Anyone who seeks research and engineering profile providing a curative solutions to crop production problems are ideal for this course.

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Hi there,

Currently all these three sections of engineering has not a decent scope in India, although bthere are many laboratories where gentical research are being carried out and many genetic engineers are there, but the salary is not that good at initial level, if you have masters degree as well then you might get a good salary still there are no such good opportunities in the current scenario for anybof the above mentioned branches.

The main reason is the only few college like

• Sharda university
• B. S. Abdur rahman university
• BIHER

Provides these branches there are no IITs or NITs offering it,

Hence I would suggest that if you can patiently work with this then might be after 10 years the scenario change.i hope this help

hey,

there are only two colleges offering B.E/B.tech in genetic engineering in tamil nadu

1. SRM institute of science and technology, chennai

2. bharath institute of higher education and research , chennai

for  more information kindly go through the link mentioned below

https://engineering.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-be-btech-in-genetic-engineering-colleges-in-tamil-nadu

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Hi aspirant,

Biotechnology is the science and technology based on life science. Biotechnology connects cellular and molecular processes to develop technologies and products that help to improve quality of life. Recent advances in biotechnology helps in developing tools and technologies to combat deadly diseases, to keep the environment healthier and to have efficient industrial manufacturing processes.

Genetic engineering is a part of biotechnology in this college. do check the official link incase you have a doubt. https://crescent.education/biotechnology-6/

The  entire syllabi and programmes of  biotechnology is explained in detail here https://crescent.education/university/schools/school-of-life-sciences/programmes-approved/ HOPE THIS HELPS YOU BETTER.

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Syllabus of Genetic Engineering at Bharath University is as follows:-

Semester - 1

Theory

1. English - 1

2. Engineering mathematics - 1

3. Engineering physics - 1

4. Engineering chemistry - 1

5. Cell biology

6. Fundamentals of computing and programming

7. Personality development

8. Basic civil engineering

9. Basic mechanical engineering

Practicals

1. Basic civil and mechanical engineering lab

2. Practice computer lab

3. Physics and computer lab

Additional

*NCC/NSS/yoga

Semester - 2

Theory

1. English - 2

2. Engineering mathematics - 2

3. Engineering physics - 2

4. Engineering chemistry - 2

5. Internet programming

6. Foreign language / Indian language

7. Principles of Genetics

8. Basic electrical and electronics engineering

Practicals

1. Internet practices lab

2. Computer practice lab

3. Basic electrical and electronics lab

4. Engineering physics and chemistry - 2 lab

Additional (as mentioned in semester 1 continues)

Semester 3

Theory

1. Enzyme Technology

2. Principles of Genetic Engineering

3. Immunology

4. Microbiology

5. Principles of biochemistry

6. Biostatistics

Practicals

1. Microbiology lab

2. Biochemistry lab

3. Technical seminar

Semester - 4

Theory

1. rDNA technology

2. Molecular biology

3. Environmental studies

4. Genomics and proteomics

5. Bio organic chemistry

6. Basis of bio informatics

Practicals

1. Molecular biology lab

2. Cell biology lab

3. Technical seminar - 2

Semester - 5

Theory

1. Principles of management and ethics

2. Research methodology

3. Metabolic engineering

4. Biophysics

5. Plant tissue culture

6. Elective 1

Practical

1. Immunology laboratory

2. Plant genetic engineering laboratory

3. Mini project 2

Semester - 6

Theory

1. Agri, veterinary and medical informatives

2. Bio pharmaceutical technology

3. Genes and diseases

4. Gene therapy

5. Cancer biology

6. Elective 2

Practical

1. Gene cloning laboratory

2. Bio informative laboratory

Semester - 7

1. Biosafety, bioethics, IPR and patents

2. Animal cell culture and transgenic technology

3. Nanobiotechnology in Healthcare

4. Stem cell biology

5. Elective 3

6. Elective 4

Practical

1. Genome analysis laboratory

2. Animal cell culture laboratory

3. Implant training

4. Project phase 1

Semester - 8

Theory

1. Elective 5

2. Elective 6

3. Elective 7

Practical

1. Project work.

Hope this helps!

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Hi aspirant,

BTECH Genetic engineering is  available as biotechnology (genetic engineering and nanotechnology) in BS  Abdur Rahman Crescent College.

Candidates shall be selected for admission to B.Tech Programme for all branches based on the merit in the qualifying examination and marks scored in the Crescent Institute Engineering Admission Test (CIEAT 2020) conducted by the B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology or should have a valid score in JEE (Main).

the list of minor programmes available  is given in this link : https://crescent.education/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Minor-degree-programmes-2020-21.pdf

You can also check the various programmes on the official website of the college. https://crescent.education/undergraduate-programmes/#ugp

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Once you hold bachelor's degree in science, you can start the course of your career in Genetic Engineering. With specialisation in biophysics or biochemistry or molecular biology or genetics, you can do masters or M.tech or MSc in anyone of the subjects mentioned above.

Genetic Engineering focus mainly on the following topics :

* Biochemistry

* Cell Biology

* Molecular Biology

* Evolutionary Biology

* Medical Biology

Main techniques of Genetic Engineering are :

Research agriculture, industrial biotechnology and medicine.

Genetic Engineering graduates are required for government and private organizations due to the increasing of biological firms in India and in abroad. Graduates can take up teaching as their career, as colleges are introducing course in Genetic Engineering.

Hope this helps!

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Genetic Engineering is basically involving the group of techniques that cuts up and joins together genetical material, especially DNA from a different biological species and introducing the resulting hybrid DNA into an organism in order to form new combinations of heritable materials.

To become an genetic engineer, one should hold bachelor's degree in science. With specialisation in biophysics or biochemistry or molecular biology or genetics, one can do masters or M.tech or MSc in anyone of the subjects mentioned above.

Genetic Engineering mainly focuses on biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology,evolutionary biology and medical biology

The techniques of genetic engineering is used in

* Research Agriculture

* Industrial Biotechnology

* Medicine

Scope of Genetic Engineering are:

* Graduates can work both in private and public sectors

* With the growth of Biotech firms in India as well as in foreign countries, Genetic Engineering graduates are required for both government and private organizations.

* Therefore the scope in Genetic Engineering in future is great.

* Graduates can opt teaching as their career too, as many colleges are introducing course of Genetic Engineering .

Best colleges for Genetic Engineering are as follows :

1. Indian Institute of Technology, Karagpur

2. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

3. Indian Institute of Technology  Madras

4. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

5. All India Institute of Medical science, New Delhi

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