Education and Career Forum

Greetings sir/ mam. I am pursuing B.tech in Industrial biotechnology. I want to do Research on genetic engineering. Is it a better choice to pursue Mtech in genetic engineering in abroad? What are the colleges and universities offering M.tech in genetic engineering or molecular biology in abroad?

Pursuing an MTech in Genetic Engineering can be a good choice if you are interested in research and development in the field of biotechnology. It can open up various opportunities in the biotech industry, research institutes, and academia.

There are many universities abroad that offer MTech programs in Genetic Engineering or related fields like Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, etc. Some of the top universities include:

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
• Stanford University, USA
• University of California, Berkeley, USA
• University of Cambridge, UK
• ETH Zurich, Switzerland
• Technical University of Munich, Germany
• University of Toronto, Canada
• University of Melbourne, Australia
• National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
• University of Tokyo, Japan

You can explore the admission requirements, fees, scholarship opportunities, and other details on the websites of these universities. You may also need to take standardized tests like GRE and TOEFL/IELTS for admission to some of these universities.

Regarding whether it is a better choice or not, it ultimately depends on your interests, career goals, and financial constraints. Pursuing an MTech abroad can be expensive, so you need to weigh the costs and benefits before making a decision.