Biotechnology Vs Genetic Engineering

Between Biotechnology Engineering and Genetic Engineering which course is better ?

[Kiran Chandar]

Both the Biotechnology Engineering and Genetic Engineering courses are having their own importance .

Its totally depends on your interest .

Genetic Engineering Course

Applicants must have completed their class 10+2 or its equal with PCM.

The admission to this course is conducted by the IIT-JEE exam which is conducted on an all India level.

Those Applicants who want to become a genetic engineer or scientist; they should have a PhD in the related field.

After the successful completion of this course, applicants can find employment in areas like research, biotech industries, pharmaceutical companies, educational institutions, colleges’ etc.

Biotech Engineering Course
Applicants must have cleared their standard XII or its equal exam with PCM.

Applicants should have secured a minimum of 50% marks.

It is carried out through the IIT- Joint entrance Exam.

Graduates of B.Sc can apply for the M.Sc course in biotechnology.

Applicants who wish to study further can go for PhD or Post-Doctoral Research in Biotechnology.

Applicants who have completed their course can find jobs as Research associates, Lab technicians, Research scientists etc.