M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at SRM School of Science and Humanities, Kattankulathur

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.

The last date for submission of the SRMJEEE 2024 application form was June 15, 2024. The SRMJEEE is the entrance exam for admission into a BTech and MTech course at SRM University Chennai. 
The university offers over 80 UG, PG, doctoral, and diploma courses. Admission for most of the courses is on an entrance basis, and university admission considers national-level entrance examinations such as CAT, MAT, XAT, TANCET, and NATA. 

MSc courses at SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai are well regarded featuring 2 year duration with industry driven curriculum particularly in IT and Science. The institution offers good infrastructure & research opportunities with high quality education.

To gain entry into the M.Sc. degree programs offered at the School of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), the university mostly accepts a valid SRM Joint Entrance Examination (SRMJEEH) score. This examination takes place for a number of postgraduate programs including those under the Science and Humanities faculties. Moreover, some courses may have their own entrance components, like the SRM Future Skills Test for some specializations such as Applied Data Science.

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

The School of Science and Humanities, SRM Kattankulathur MCA course has the average placement of INR 7.13 LPA and the highest package is INR 52 LPA. Students get job offers from good companies. The institute has been ranked at #11 in NIRF 2025 under Science category. BSc Students can become Data Analyst, Research Scientist etc., or can take up various job opportunities relevant to their field. 

Admission to School of Science and Humanities at SRM IST Chennai for 2026 is primarily based on SRM Joint Entrance Examination for PG courses while UG admissions often consider merit in qualifying exams. Application process is online with fee per phase. Direct admission is possible for high performing students, board toppers & athletes.