B.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology 

at SMIMS, Gangtok

As a BSc Biotechnology graduate, you can become either Biotechnologist, Chemist, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, or more. However, the salary package depends on various factors like your experience, skills, interests, company, etc. The average salary of a Biotechnologist in India is INR 3 LPA.

The difficulty level of medical studies in India can vary depending on individual aptitude, interests, and the specific medical course or specialisation pursued. However, certain medical specializations are often considered more challenging due to their extensive training, demanding clinical requirements, and the complexity of the subject matter. 

Some of these challenging medical specializations include:

Listed below are the the top Medical courses with lucrative salary prospects.

The BTech Civil Engineering syllabus focuses on both theoretical lectures as well as practical work.

With the help of lectures in the curriculum, theoretical concepts are introduced to students, tutorials provide space for solving problems and applications also.

And the labs offer hands-on experience to students who get acquainted with equipment and CAD software. Also, the field projects also allow students to apply their B Tech Civil Engg. skills and knowledge to design and implement communication systems.

Research firms, Chemical manufacturers, Hospitals, Educational institutes, Pharmaceuticals, Fertilizer manufacturers, Food production firms, Soil biology, Clinical research firms, Animal husbandry, Laboratories, Cosmetics, Consultation agencies, and Ecology are the top industries worldwide that hire BSc Biotechnology graduates for numerous job roles.

Certain medical fields provide a better balance between professional and personal life.

• 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.

The major subjects which are taught in the BSc Biotechnology curriculum include Biomathematics, Biophysics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Genetics, to name a few. 

A BSc in Biotechnology course focuses on the biological side, with disciplines like Biochemistry, Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, and Microbiology, to name a few. Core and elective studies are separated into BSc Biotechnology subjects. Elective subjects are optional subjects that add flexibility and variety to the course.