How come when it comes to genetics or genetic engineering universities don't offer that subject directly? At least they don't do in my country. Instead you study a subject that only offers genetics as a specialty like medicine, biochemistry, biology, agriculture, etc.
So what do you go for if you want to get into genetic engineering for the future? Biochemistry?
Tried looking up Bioengineering?
>>8117398
Yes, and that goes more in the direction of engineering. Like you're more an engineer with background knowledge on biology and chemistry with that.
>>8117384
Genetic engineering is a technique, a means to an end, not a subject in and of itself. Genetic engineering uses range from botany to synthetic biology. Whether you do Biochemistry or Biology for undergrad doesn't matter, you will be using genetic engineering in both. In grad school, you will have to choose a subject to study and chances are, that will include genetically modifying organisms. In industry, biotechnology positions usually include genetic modification, again.
I don't see the problem. If you're interested in genetics just study biology or biochemistry.
>>8117434
>what should I study to mod people
Law
>>8117434
There is no single answer for ANY applied field such as your example - they combine many different areas of research. If it's relevant, you have a shot at getting a job with it. If you aren't aware, even CS is relevant as we are inventing shitty languages to compile into DNA sequences. Do more research and figure out not just what you want to be involved in, but how you want to be involved and contribute.
>>8117384
Plenty of people have an M.Sc. in Genetics, it makes no sense to study it for B.Sc.
>>8117434
molecular biology
or
biochemistry
at my uni genetic engineering is under microbiology
Because "genetics engineering" is a fancy buzzword for biochemistry, which is a fancy name for "hours of upon hours of filling microcentrifuge tubes"
Some guy on here tried to argue that genetic engineering was more than that before and he just ended up repeating what I said. I've done "genetic engineering" and it's boring as hell. You identify a gene sequence, splice the gene into a known bacteria, and run endless kinetic tests on it until you can say with certainty you've "engineered" it. It's boring unless you have a major hard on for biological chemistry.
>>8118378
called epi-tubes, does anyone actually say microcentrifuge tubes or what kind of homo lab do you work at?
Because genetic-engineering isn't flipping burgers in McDonalds. Your background in chemistry and biology has to be solid. Genetics is only part of a bigger picture.
I studied microbiology for undergrad. We did some genetic modification and cloning in some of my classes, simple shit.
Now I can't get a job doing anything even close to that. Wish I could.
>>8118442
>studying life science/pure science degree
>expecting science jobs
You're doing it wrong. Pure science degrees are awful for STEM jobs (except engineering). You have to go for a PhD to even have a chance at getting an actual science job.
>>8117384
>How come when it comes to genetics or genetic engineering universities don't offer that subject directly?
"Genetic engineering" is fancy term for cloning, which is commonplace in any biological or biomedical research lab. Any project starts with cloning.
With regards to a degree in genetics, I've heard of a few big state schools (with massive undergraduate biology programs) that have genetics tracks. But, a BA/BS in genetics would be, in my opinion, too specialized for the undergraduate level. I think that broad coursework in a molecular biology program, comprising intermediate lectures in genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, etc. would provide a stronger base.
>So what do you go for if you want to get into genetic engineering for the future? Biochemistry?
First, knock out a BA/BS in biology, preferably molecular/cellular biology if your school offers it. Then you should look at bioengineering PhD programs.
>>8118492
>I think that broad coursework in a molecular biology program, comprising intermediate lectures in genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, etc. would provide a stronger base.
that's how is done here, if you want any life science degree, you start either from a molecular bio major (leads to microbiology/genetics/bioinformatics) or chemistry (which leads to biochemistry)
>>8118492
>"Genetic engineering" is fancy term for cloning
So what about knock-outs, knock-ins, alteration of regulatory sequences, are they cloning too?
Faggot.
