Biotechnology

Hello Khushi,
There are various job opportunities available with many different companies in various industries upon graduation. While some jobs do require a graduate level degree (because of their need for qualified personnel who are experts in their field), most jobs can be joined after an undergraduate degree (a training period will be present before starting the job). The many different areas of possible work are:
1. MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES:
Biotechnology plays a key role in this field dedicated to improving the quality of life of humans around the globe. Work is concentrated on bettering diagnostic methodologies and discovery of novel, innovative medical therapies for disease prevention as well as its cure. Pharmaceutical formulations are developed to meet the emerging needs for improved health care. Research is not only focused on new medical theories but also on traditional medical methods such as Ayurveda, medicinal plants, and Siddha medicine.
2. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS:
There are various industrial applications such as pollution control, treatment of industrial waste, reduction in toxicity, cosmetic innovations, chemical processes, etc. Biotechnologists are hired by both the government based companies as well as private companies for research and development work to improve the industrial scenario thereby increasing the economy of the country.
3. AGRICULTURE:
Biotechnologists have an important role to play in this sector owing to the major dependence of India's economy on this field. Work is focused on developing genetically improved crops that give a higher yield and are disease resistant.
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY:
In this sector, biotechnologists are involved with research dealing with improvements in animal breeding that yield a better variety of farm animals which provide high-quality meat and dairy products in large quantities. Additionally research is focused on improving the health of the animal to prevent their premature death from diseases.
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY:
This is an important sector and biotechnologists are focused upon research which will allow for sustainable development I. e. development without destroying the environment. They solve problems related to pollution, sewage control and industrial waste treatments thereby creating a safer tomorrow.