Is there any university offering the programme at the graduation level in India?
Raghu Babu Gummadi via e-mail, Hyderabad Genetic Engineering, Genetic Modification and Gene Splicing are terms that indicate the process of manipulation of genes, usually outside the organism’s normal reproductive process. It basically involves the isolation, manipulation and reintroduction of DNA into cells or model organisms, usually to express a protein. The primary objective is to introduce new characteristics or attributes physiologically or physically, such as making a crop resistant to herbicide. A qualified genetic engineer must have a graduate/postgraduate degree in genetics or related fields such as biotechnology, molecular biology, microbiology or biochemistry OR a doctorate (Ph.D.) from a recognised university, based on 2-3 years of his own research under the guidance of a professor/lecturer. The basic eligibility criteria for a graduate degree (B.E. / B.Tech) is 10+2 or equivalent examination, with Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics as well as genetics as part of Biology O
