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Akansha Bisht

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Biotechnology covers vast areas of study viz immunology, virology, cell, and molecular biology, microbiology, bioinformatics, medicine, technology, etc. Here is a table consisting of the major subjects and topics covered in Biotechnology.

BiomathematicsDevelopmental Biology
Structural BiochemistryBiodiversity and Taxonomy
Medical BiotechnologyMicrobiology
Enzyme TechnologyBiological Chemistry
Molecular GeneticsEnvironmental Biotechnology
Life ScienceCell Biology
BioinformaticsNanobiotechnology

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Akansha Bisht

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Here are some of the top recommended books for Biotechnology students:

  • 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.

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Akansha Bisht

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Hello Aspirant, To be eligible for a B.E. in Biotechnology at Chandigarh University, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream with at least 50% marks.
  • Have passed 10+2 with Physics as a compulsory subject.
  • Have passed 10+2 with any two of the following subjects:Chemistry/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Biology/Mathematics.
  • Chandigarh University admissions to all UG, PG, and integrated programs are done via CUCET. The admission process begins with applying for the CUCET exam.

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Akansha Bisht

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Yes, you can pursue a BSc or a B.Tech in Biotechnology without Biology in Class 12. If you had PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) in Class 12 and not Biology, you can still opt for Biotechnology in the UG program.

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Akansha Bisht

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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.

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Akansha Bisht

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With more than 200 government colleges offering MSc Biotechnology in India, here are some top options you can opt for:

Top Government Colleges for M.Sc Biotechnology in IndiaTuition Fee
Jamia Millia IslamiaINR 15,600
Delhi University (DU)INR 480
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityINR 432
Jadavpur University-
Aligarh Muslim University-
University of HyderabadINR 14,900 - 46,300

Note: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Yes, there are a few MSc Biotechnology distance college options in India you can opt for:

MSc Biotechnology Distance CollegesTuition Fee
The School of Management for Distance EducationINR 40,000
Microtek College of Management & TechnologyINR 60,000
The Global Open UniversityINR 28,150

Note: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Here are some recommended books for MSc Biotechnology students in 2024:

  • "Biotechnology: Academic Cell Update Edition" by David J. P. Barker and Paul W. McCulloch.
  • "Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual" by Sambrook and Russell.
  • "Biotechnology and the Human Condition: An Introduction to Bioethics" by Gregory E. Kaebnick and Thomas H. Murray.
  • "The Biotech Primer" by BioTech Primer Inc.
  • "Plant Biotechnology and Genetics: Principles, Techniques, and Applications" by C. Neal Stewart Jr.
  • "Industrial Biotechnology: Principles, Applications, and Techniques" by K. W. Leung and M. W. S. Wong.

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