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Always remember, one must opt for the field which matches their interest and skills as it will help an individual to achieve the long term career goal.
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As your son has shown interest in genetics, I would say that the field is highly complicated and advanced branch of science which involves a wide range of techniques used in changing the genetic material in the DNA code in a living organism.
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Eligibility Criteria :
The basic eligibility criteria for a graduate degree is 10+2 with Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics as well as genetics as part of the biology
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a bachelors degree in science or molecular biology.
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A qualified gen
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Hi,
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Always remember, one must opt for the field which matches their interest and skills as it will help an individual to achieve the long term career goal.
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As your son has shown interest in genetics, I would say that the field is highly complicated and advanced branch of science which involves a wide range of techniques used in changing the genetic material in the DNA code in a living organism.
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Eligibility Criteria :
The basic eligibility criteria for a graduate degree is 10+2 with Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics as well as genetics as part of the biology
OR
a bachelors degree in science or molecular biology.
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A qualified genetic engineer, must have a graduate / postgraduate degree in genetics or related fields such as biotechnology, molecular biology, microbiology or biochemistry.
Most institutes do not offer it as a special discipline but as a subsidiary in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry.
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Best places to pursue the course are :
-University of Pune
-Madras University
-University of Bangalore
-Rajendra Agricultural University
-Delhi University
-Haryana Agricultural University
-Osmania University
-University of Chennai
While selecting the best university, you need to check some of the important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
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Scope :
There is an increasing demand in India as well as abroad in medical and pharmaceutical industries, the research and development departments of the government and private sectors. You can also take up teaching.
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Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, still, to give you a brief idea, one can earn between 5000 to 8000/ month.
With PhD one can earn up to Rs 10,000/ as a starting salary.
There is no limit for deserving candidates to earn high remuneration.
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