M.Sc. (Genetics Engineering)
Master of Science in Genetics Engineering

---

M.Sc. Genetics Engineering or Master of Science in Genetics Engineering is a postgraduate Genetics Engineering course. Genetic engineering means the direct human manipulation of an organism's genome using modern DNA technology. It involves the introduction of foreign DNA or synthetic genes into the organism of interest. The introduction of new DNA does not require the use of classical genetic methods; however traditional breeding methods are typically used for the propagation of recombinant organisms. The duration of this course may be different form institute to institute but normally it is two years. It may be offered by some institutes on part time basis as well. The course divides into four semesters and job orienting in nature that opens a lot of job scopes for the degree holders after its successful completion.

M.Sc. Genetics Engineering Eligibility

• An individual can start the B.Tech. course after having passed his/ her 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology.
• Admission to B.Tech. in Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering is made generally through entrance tests.

M.Sc. Genetics Engineering Syllabus

The below mentioned semester wise syllabus is providing by the West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata.

M.Sc. Genetics Engineering Colleges

• West Bengal University of Technology
• Institute of Genetic Engineering

M.Sc. Genetics Engineering Course Suitability

• One should have sharp analytical mind, an aptitude for research, high levels of concentration, eye for details, lively imagination, long hours of work capacity, team work ability.
• Second suitability is lab skills that include skills in operating microscopes, computerized scanners, freezers for storing samples and machines that perform chemical analysis. Because most of the lab experiments are done during the degree course.
• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level aiming to become teacher and lecturer also are suitable.

How is M.Sc. Genetics Engineering Course Beneficial?

• This degree course enables the students to go for further research work in the respective subjects.
• They can go for teaching fields both at schools and colleges level after having passed the suitable qualifications like B.Ed. and NET etc.
• They can get jobs in the companies involves in developing hybrid varieties of plants, making a plant disease resistant by transferring genes from a plant.
• They have many job options in medical and pharmaceutical industries, the agricultural sector, and the research and development departments of the government and private sectors.

M.Sc. Genetics Engineering Job Types

• Junior Mustard Breeder
• R&D Coordinator/ Executive
• Asst Professor/ Student Welfare Officer
• Physical Design Engineer
• Lead Physical Design Engineer
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Assistant Biotechnologist
• Assistant Plant Breeder (Seed Technology)
• Senior Scientific Assistant (Biology)
• Clinical Analyst
• Home Tutor