Biotechnology Scope

B.Tech degree in Biotechnology encompasses both the biological sciences aswell as the engineering aspect of Biotechnology. The B.Tech curriculum will cover life sciences subjects such as Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology etc and engineering subjects like Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Mass Transfer etc.A BSc degree on the other hand focuses more on the biological sciences aspect of Biotechnology. Yes, there will be a few subjects (1 or 2) related to industrial processes but the main emphasis will be on R&D in biological sciences fields such as Biochemistry, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Microbial Genetics, to name a few.There is no such thing as B.Tech being better than BSc or vice versa. Students must choose a course that aligns with their long term goals. Do you want to pursue a research career in areas such as Stem Cells, Genetic Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology etc.? If yes, choose BSc/MSc Biotechnology or BSc Biotechnology and MSc in any specialized field of Biotechnology. You can later on pursue your PhD if interested.If you want to keep your options open, then go for B.Tech Biotechnology. Many B.Tech students who do not find jobs in biotech sector shiftto software, management etc. So, this is an added bonus for biotech students and this kind of transition will be tougher with a BSc and MSc degree in Biotechnology.

Dear Kunal,
Biotechnology assimilates in itself a number of disciplines. Further, there is a great demand for biotechnical experts in countless industries and sectors. The following are applications where biotechnological techniques are used extensively:
• Agriculture
• Animal Husbandry
• Environment Conservation
• Genetic Engineering
• Health Care
• Medicine
• Industrial Research and Development
Career opportunities for students in biotechnology unlimited . Those specializing in this field can easily find jobs in both private and government sector undertakings. If you have acquired a post-graduate degree in biotechnology then you can easily find a suitable position in a number of industries.
After a BTech degree, students can find jobs in pharmaceutical companies, research labs and institutions in India. However, most Indian students tend to go abroad to pursue their masters or doctorate studies in Biotechnology and allied fields.
All the best

Hi Gayathri,
After doing your B.Tech in Biotechnology, you can either choose to do a post graduate degree in the area of Biotechnology, if you are interested in Research. On the other hand you could also look into doing a management degree if you are looking at a Management post in the industry (eg Pharmaceutical Industry).
If you prefer to go down the technical research route, then you first need to get a post graduate degree –an M.Tech degree would be preferable. There are many universities that you could look at. Some of these are Anna University, Chennai; University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University, Calcutta; Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi; Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University, Hyderabad.
You could also do a degree in another related area such as Genetics, clinical research etc. This would depend upon your specific area of interest. After your PG, you can go in for PhD after which you can go in for Post-doctoral research. Here, we would like to mention that students usually prefer to do PhD and Post-doctoral research from abroad.
Depending on your interest you could opt for a course in SAP for life sciences. Designed to meet the unique challenges of life sciences organizations, SAP for Life Sciences empowers you to leverage future-proof solutions and technology that help you successfully meet the requirements of a highly regulated and monitored industry.
To pursue the right course you need to evaluate this in light of your own future career aspirations. Once you have clarity in terms of the sort of job you would enjoy, you need to analyze for yourself whether you have the qualifications /skills / practical training necessary to be able to get this. If not, then you may want to look at a course that would help you to work towards your objective.
Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful.
Wish You Luck!

Hi,
Thanks for the tag Manmeet Kaur50173 .
To add on, below are the job opportunities one can look for in Biotechnology field.
* Job Prospects :
Biotechnology is a rewarding and promising career option.
- After completing the course, graduates can seek employment in chemical industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.
- Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.
- Bio-technologists can seek employment in research laboratories, which are run by government or private sector.
- Professionals can seek job opportunities in private sectors such as food processing and agro-based industries, pharmaceutical farms and aquaculture.
- Environmental experts are also employed in different government agencies and private institutions.
- Bio-technologists can also opt for science writer in media houses.
* Below is the list of some of the Biotechnology companies in India :
-Excel Industries Limited, Mumbai
-BrainWave Bioinformatics Ltd., Chennai
-Catalyst Pharma Consulting , Mumbai
-Hi Tech Bio Laboratories, Pune
-Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai
-Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
-Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Kerala (RGCB)
-Biotech Consortium India Limited, New Delhi
-All India Biotech Association (AIBA), New Delhi
-Amersham Pharmacia Biotech Asia Pacific Ltd., Chennai
* Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, to give you a brief idea,
- Professionals employed in corporate houses and industries can earn handsome salary.
- A graduate trainee in this field can initially earn around Rs. 15,000 - 20,000 every month.
- Professionals working in private colleges can earn good salary depending upon their experience.
All the Best!