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Genetic engineering deals with the study of genes which reveals information preserved in DNA and which has been accumulated through evolution. The study of applied genetics has enabled biochemists to actually develop several processes and products that benefit mankind, like use of finger printing in forensic science. There is a great scope in this field as the demand for genetic engineers are growing in India as well as abroad. Genetic engineers almost always work in laboratories. A genetic engineer makes use of various techniques and applications to modify the genetic material of living organism. You can opt for B.Tech in Genetics Engineering after passing 12th class.

The field of biotechnology is one of the fastest growing fields and professionals in biotechnology are quite in demand. You can make career in research and development, clinical research, production and quality control, patent administration, energy and conservation, agriculture and horticulture, medicine and healthcare, animal husbandry and dairy farming. Research oriented aspirants have a good scope in research laboratories and as professors and research assistants.

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Both are very good options and give you good opportunities as per your career need. This decision is totally depend upon you and your interest area.

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