Abstract: With the aim of improving the theoretical teaching effectiveness of genetic engineering, the student-oriented teaching reform was proposed. The professional competition platform, which takes students as center, was introduced into teaching practice based on the educational program of college. As a result, the professional competition could provide a platform to display individual capabilities independently, develop the learning of theoretical knowledgement effectively, correct the research idea, cultivate the research ability, provide the platform to communicate, and optimize the learning atmosphere.

Key words: genetic engineering, professional competition, theory education