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Akansha Bisht

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The biotechnology course graduates can find jobs in healthcare settings with the right skills, such as hospitals, clinics, and pharmaceutical companies, as entry-level medical workers. The biotechnology graduates can also get into research fields or pursue a Master's in biotechnology.

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Akansha Bisht

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Some of the most popular Biotechnology key areas are mentioned below -
•    Medical Sciences
•    Clinical Engineering
•    Biomedical Engineering
•    Microbiology
•    Medical Engineering
•    Process Development Science
•    Clinical Research, etc. 

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Akansha Bisht

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Biotechnologist is not a medical doctor (MD). Biotechnologists usually hold degrees in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields, but they do not have medical sciences. 
The educational background and focus of a biotechnologist involve the application of biological and molecular techniques in areas such as research, industry, and the development of new technologies.

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Akansha Bisht

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MBBS is a professional degree. It prepares students for a career in medicine. You will be trained to become a medical doctor, and your focus will be on clinical practice, patient care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Biotechnology prepares individuals for careers in research and development. Biotechnologists work with biological systems, conduct experiments, and apply technology to develop new products, processes, or applications.

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Particulars

Biotechnology

MBBS

Course Level

UG, PG, PhD, Diploma & Certificate

Undergraduate

Course Duration

2 - 3 years

5 years

Course Fee

INR 654 - INR 13 Lakh

INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore

Entrance Exam

CUET, CUET PG, ICAR AIEEA, GPAT, etc.

CUET, CUET PG, ICAR AIEEA, GPAT, etc.

Top Colleges

Banaras Hindu University, Bharathiar University, Calcutta University, Delhi University, Amity University, CGC Landran

AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College Vellore, Banaras Hindu University, JIPMER Puducherry, etc.

Job Profiles 

Biochemist, Epidemiologist, Lab Technician, Research Scientist, etc. 

Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, Medical Assistant (Surgery), etc.

Average Salary

INR 2.8 LPA - INR 6 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA 

Top Recruiters

Biocon, Cipla, GlaxoSmithKline, Cadila Healthcare, Reliance Life Sciences, etc.

Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, etc.

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Akansha Bisht

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B Pharm focuses on pharmaceutical sciences, including the study of drugs, medications and their effects on the human body.

Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary field that applies principles from Biology, Chemistry, genetics, and other sciences to develop technologies and products. 

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Particulars

Biotechnology

B Pharmacy

Course Level

UG, PG, PhD, Diploma & Certificate

Undergraduate

Course Duration

2 - 3 years

4 years

Course Fee

INR 654 - INR 13 Lakh

INR 3,000 - INR 4,00,000

Entrance Exam

CUET, CUET PG, ICAR AIEEA, GPAT, etc.

NEET, MHT CET, CUET, Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, TS EAMCET, KCET, JEE Main, GUJCET, KEAM, etc.

Top Colleges

Banaras Hindu University, Bharathiar University, Calcutta University, Delhi University, Amity University, CGC Landran

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Madras Medical College, BITS Pilani, SOA University, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, etc.

Job Profiles 

Biochemist, Epidemiologist, Lab Technician, Research Scientist, etc. 

Medical Writer, Clinical Researcher, Drug Inspector, Medical Representative, Pharmacy Business, etc.

Average Salary

INR 2.8 LPA - INR 6 LPA

INR 4 LPA - INR 14 LPA

Top Recruiters

Biocon, Cipla, GlaxoSmithKline, Cadila Healthcare, Reliance Life Sciences, etc.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Divis Laboratories Ltd., Cipla Ltd., Biocon Ltd., etc.

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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Pragati Singh

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Hi,

Yes, a Biotechnology Engineer can definitely get a job in the IT sector!

Specific IT areas for biotech engineers:
Bioinformatics
Healthcare IT
Medical imaging
Biomedical engineering

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Pragati Singh

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The top government colleges for pursuing Biotechnology includes famous IITs, NITs and other Central or state universities such as:

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Pragati Singh

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Biotechnology has emerged as a major subject of study in graduate and postgraduate programmes. The scope for students of Biotechnology for the coming years is immense. Incubation centers created by the government are also aiding towards the potential production of human resources in the field.

Biotechnology graduates can work in the field of medicine and healthcare by developing drugs, critical therapies as well as agriculture by developing genetically modified crops. They can also work in the environmental sector and enter into the field of research and development.

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Pragati Singh

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It is one of the the fastest-growing sectors in India and expected to be a 100-billion-dollar industry by 2025. Moreover, it encompasses the vibrant biotech industry, innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem, and better industry-academia interface that will help one to have a stable professional career with lots of opportunities. The growing demand of this industry and opportunity to work in diverse ecosystems make this career option as one of the most popular domains. Moreover, this course is also very essential for the development of healthcare and medicine streams through cutting edge research and development. 

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