Certificate in Microbial Biotechnology 

at SMIMS, Gangtok

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.

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.

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.

Some of the most important foundational subjects of a Biotechnology course after Class 12, be it BSc or BTech Biotechnology are mentioned in the table below