M.Tech Genetic Engineering

Master of Technology in Genetic Engineering

M.Tech Genetic Engineering or Master of Technology in Genetic Engineering is a Post-Graduate Genetic Engineering course. Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is 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 duration of the Master of Technology degree in Genetic Engineering is generally two years, but it may vary from institute to institute and also may be on a part-time basis by certain institutes. The syllabus for the Master of Technology course is divided into four semesters plus some electives. The Master of Technology course in Genetic Engineering is very valuable and important It is job-orienting in nature and opens many career scopes for the degree holders after its completion.

M.Tech Genetic Engineering Eligibility

• Selection to the postgraduate courses (M.Sc / M.Tech) in different universities is through an All India Combined Entrance exam conducted by JNU, New Delhi and to IIT's through GATE in Two years/four semesters M.Tech courses and through JEE.
• The marks of admission and other criteria for this course may vary from University to University.

M.Tech Genetic Engineering Syllabus

Syllabus of Genetic Engineering as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Tech Genetic Engineering Colleges

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology - Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram
• Aryabhatta Knowledge University - AKU, Patna
• Gautam Buddha University, Gautam Buddha Nagar

M.Tech Genetic Engineering Course Suitability

• Candidates who have specific skills like logical thinking, numeracy and computing; awareness of current issues and ethical debates are well suitable for it. 
• Candidates who have planned on becoming teachers and lecturers after having passed certain qualifications like B.Ed. and NET also are the most suitable for this course. 
• They should have high levels of concentration, reach for details, sharp imagination, and good physical stamina to put in long hours of work and teamwork ability.

How is the M.Tech Genetic Engineering Course Beneficial?

• After having passed the degree course they can develop hybrid varieties of plants, making a plant disease-resistant by transferring genes from a plant that already has the characteristic. 
• They can go for further research work in the same field such as a PhD. degree.
• They can go for different jobs in companies pertaining to producing genetically modified foods. 
• Teaching is an evergreen profession for them. They can join schools, colleges and universities as per their qualifications. Along with this, they have wide scopes in the agriculture sector.

M.Tech Genetic Engineering Employment Areas

• Agricultural Firms
• Animal Science Centres
• Beauty Care Centres
• Biotechnology Industries
• DNA Forensics Departments
• Food Processing Industry
• Gene Therapy Centres
• Genetic Testing Centres
• Hormone and Protein Synthesis
• Military Services
• Pharmaceutical Industry and Suppliers
• Research and Development Institutes
• Universities & Colleges

M.Tech Genetic Engineering Job Types

• Animal Breeder
• Bio-Technician
• Clinical Geneticist / Researcher
• Drug Discovery Engineer
• Genetic Counsellor
• Genetics Laboratory Technician / Genetics Laboratory Research Assistant
• Lecturer & Professor
• Molecular Genetic Clinical Lab Scientist
• Regulatory Process Manager