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What would be the best path to be a Genetic Engineer?

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Manashree’s Answer

Atleast a bachelor degree in life sciences ( biology, genetics, microbiology etc) .
A masters and/or research experience .
You can always do research internships or work as a research technician in an academic or industry lab before you think about graduate school.
Getting a PhD will depend on your career goals.
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Monika’s Answer

Roadmap is :earn a bachelor's degree, typically in a branch of the physical sciences, such as biology or chemistry. Some schools offer undergraduate programs in genetic engineering or in closely-related fields such as biological engineering . Then go for a Advance degree.
A bachelor's degree may be sufficient educational preparation for some entry-level careers in genetic engineering, however many employers only hire candidates with advanced degrees (master's or Ph.D.) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. You may pursue a degree in biochemistry or biophysics.

While attending a graduate school, it is a good to participate in an internship program to gain experience. Universities often have fellowship and research programs that allow students to receive relevant training before leaving the academic environment. The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other professional or governmental organizations in the field may post internship opportunities.
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Peter’s Answer

A major in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry will give you the fundamentals of what Genetic Engineering is all about. My Alma Mater, UC San Diego (Revelle College) is an excellent school in this regard. You could take a year or two to get some employment experience in the Field. That would put you in a good position to determine whether to go after a Masters Degree or PhD and pursue research in this very intriguing Field.

Peter recommends the following next steps:

Read James Watson's (Discoverer of the DNA Double Helix) recent book: DNA - The Story of the Genetic Revolution. This gives a detailed and very informative history of the Field If you can finish this book, you might, indeed, be suited for a career in this Field.
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