The college offers two UG programmes with Biotechnology:
B. Sc BBC - Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry
B. Sc MBC- Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry
What is Biotechnology?
Biotechnology is "the application
of biological organisms, system or processes for manufacturing and service
industries"(British Biotechnologist).
It includes diverse subjects apart from
biology making it interdisciplinary which includes plant, animal, microbial,
biophysical, biochemical techniques with computer and statistical applications.
It caters to various industrial sectors like Pharmaceutical, Food, Agriculture,
Animal husbandry, Medical, Forensic, Environment and more.
Biotechnology is proving popular
among students today as it provides ample opportunities for exploration of new
and modern frontiers in science.
Prospects after graduation in
Biotechnology:
Progression to Higher Education
in International/ National
/ Central / Deemed / Local universities with
specializations like
Ø M. Sc General
Biotechnology
Ø M. Sc MBA
Biotechnology
Ø M. Sc Plant
& Animal Biotechnology
Ø M. Sc Medical
Biotechnology
Ø M.
Sc Bioinformatics
Ø M. Sc Clinical
Research
Ø M. Sc Forensic
science
Ø M. Sc Clinical
Embryology
Ø M. Sc Molecular
Biology & Human Genetics
Ø M. Sc Systems
Biology
Ø M. Sc Genome
Engineering
Ø M. Sc
Biostatistics
Ø M. Sc Clinical
Virology
Ø M. Sc Stem Cell
Technology & Regenerative Medicine
Ø M. Sc
Microbiology
Ø M. Sc
Biochemistry
Ø M. Sc Food
Science and Technology
Students interested in research and development
can pursue MPhil / Ph.D in Biotechnology and related
fields in India or abroad with scholarships after clearing the entrance
exams.
Career Opportunities:
Scope for Biotechnology as a career option is immense as we live in
exciting times where there are amazing discoveries, new applications and
innovative products in the market every day.
Professionals in this field can
work for various organisations/industries of both private and government
undertakings with specializations in following positions.
Ø Medical Scientists
Ø Biological
Technicians
Ø R & D and Process
Development Scientists
Ø Bio-manufacturing Specialists
Ø Bio-production
Operators
Ø Medical and Clinical
Lab Technologists & Technicians
Ø Biochemists &
Biophysicists
Ø Biomedical Engineers
Ø Microbiologists
Ø Epidemiologists
Ø Entrepreneurs in
Biotechnology
Job roles based on Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology-
Research Technicians
Master’s degree in Biotechnology – Project Managers/ Lab Managers
Doctorate/ Post doctorate level- Lab
Director, University/College Professors
Salary range - Remuneration depends on academic
qualification, skills and experience.
Institutes actively involved in Biotechnology research in India:
1. The Government of India National Biotechnology Board (NBTB)
2. The Department of Science and Technology (DST)
3. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
4. Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR)
5. Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
6. Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)
7. Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO)
8. Indian Institute of Science (IISC)
9. Biotechnology Consortium of India Ltd (BCIL)
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