M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology 

at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam

Combined intake across all courses at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute is up to 392. Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute offers MD, MS, M.Sc, PG Diploma, B.Sc, DM, M.Ch, MBBS courses for students to build their careers in Medicine & Health Sciences, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences. These highly regarded programs are available in full-time mode, catering to the needs of students who wish to obtain a comprehensive education in this field.

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute offers in-campus placement salaries in the range of INR 4.5 - INR 4.6 LPA to M.Sc. students.

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute offers courses such as MD, MS, M.Sc, PG Diploma, B.Sc, DM, M.Ch, MBBS. The courses are available in full-time mode. Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute has specializations such as Physiology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Community Medicine, General Medicine, Biochemistry, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Surgery, Radiology & Imaging Science, Cardiovascular Technology, Clinical Research, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Food & Nutrition, Echo Cardiology & Cardiac Technology, Dialysis Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Perfusion Technology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics.

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute provides programmes including MD, MS, M.Sc, PG Diploma, B.Sc, DM, M.Ch, MBBS in streams such as Medicine & Health Sciences, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Physiology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Community Medicine, General Medicine, Biochemistry, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Surgery, Radiology & Imaging Science, Cardiovascular Technology, Clinical Research, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Food & Nutrition, Echo Cardiology & Cardiac Technology, Dialysis Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Perfusion Technology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics.

Some medical field which offe best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

An MSc in Biotechnology can lead to a wide range of career opportunities in the future, including:

• Pharmaceutical industry: Work in drug discovery, production, and approval. Research: Work in research firms or government labs.
• Healthcare: Work in hospitals or clinical research centers.
• Agriculture: Work in the agriculture industry.
• Environmental conservation: Work in environmental conservation.
• Biopharma industry: Work in the marketing department of a biopharma company.
• Entrepreneurship: Start your own biotech or pharmaceutical firm.

Some of the top recommended books for Biotechnology students are mentioned in the list below -

• The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson.
• Genentech: The Beginnings of Biotech by Sally Smith Hughes.
• A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution by Jennifer Doudna.
• The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee.
• Regenesis by George Church.
• Biotechnology: Applying the Genetic Revolution by David P. Clark.