Bachelors of Science in Biotechnology
Biotechnology is an
interdisciplinary science, which encompasses the study of biology,
physics, chemistry, mathematics and Engineering. It is a fast
growing and promising field in science that finds application in
every aspect of industrial and daily life from chemical,
pharmaceutical and textile industries to genetics and agriculture.
Its related fields are Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetic
Engineering.
It is a research oriented science, which includes blend of biology and technology. Biotechnology includes varied number of subjects such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Chemistry, Virology, Immunology and Engineering. Subjects like Health and Medicine, Cropping System and Crop Management, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, SOIL Science and SOIL Conservation, Ecology, Bio-Statistics, Cell Biology, Seed Technology, Plant Physiology are also associated with Biotechnology. Eligibility Criteria: Pass in Pre-University / Higher Secondary / 10+2 or equivalent of any recognized Board or Council with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. (10+2 in Science (Without Biology) or equivalent can also apply for admission , but in this case students has to undergo a foundation course in Biology in the first semester). Course Duration:
Career Scope: Employment record shows that biotechnology has a great scope in future. Bio-technologists can find careers with pharmaceutical companies, chemical, agriculture and allied industries. They can be employed in the areas of planning, production and management of Bio-processing industries. There is a large scale employment in research laboratories run by the government as well as the corporate sector. Biotechnology students in India may find work in a government-based entity such as universities, research institutes or at private centers as research scientists/assistants. Alternatively they may find employment in specialized biotechnology companies or biotechnology-related companies such as pharmaceutical firms, food manufacturers, aquaculture and agricultural companies. Companies that are engaged in business related to life sciences (ranging from equipment, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, etc) also consider a biotechnology degree relevant to their field. The work scope can range from research, sales, marketing, administration, quality control, breeders, technical support etc. Armed with this powerful combination of fundamental cell and molecular biology and applied science, graduates are well placed to take up careers in plant, animal or microbial biotechnology laboratories or in horticulture, food science, commerce and teaching. In Research institutes or at Private Centers graduate in Biotechnology can work as:
List of colleges offering B.Sc Bio-Technology courses: S.P. College Of Science And Arts, Tamil Nadu E.M.E.A. College Of Arts & Science, Kerala Sambharam Academy Of Management Studies, Bangalore St. Aloyosius Evening College, Mangalore Ket's V. G. Vaze College Of Arts, Mumbai Aurora Degree College, Hyderabad Guru Nanak College Of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai Jai Hind College, Mumbai Nehru Arts And Science College, Tamil Nadu Bareilly College, Bareilly(U.P) Shunmuga Industries Arts And Science College, Tiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu ) Itm Universe, Gwalior(M.P) Karimganj College, Assam Sri Kaliswari College, Tamil Nadu Shaheed Udham Singh College Of Engg And Technology, Punjab Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College, Chandigarh A.V.S. College Of Arts & Science, Tamil Nadu Presidency College , Bangalore M.S.Ramaiah College Of Arts Science & Commerce, Bangalore Saradha Gangadharan College, Pondicherry Lovely School Of Engineering And Science, Punjab Amrita School Of Biotechnology, Kerala Remuneration: The amount of remuneration depends upon academic qualification, institute or university from which the degree is attained. In the corporate sector, fresh B.Sc./B. Tech. graduates from universities may get anything in the range of Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 70,000 as annual income. Those working in the research institutes can expect something around Rs. 60,000 as annual income. Add Comment CommentsYou may also like to read
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