Biotechnology

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.

Hi Shruti,
Branches of Biotechnology:
a) Blue Biotechnology:This branch of biotechnology helps to control the marine organisms and water borne organisms. It is a process which has to do with marine or underwater environment. The use of this biotechnology is very rare. Blue biotechnology is used to protect the marine organisms from harmful diseases underwater.
B) Bioinformatics:is the combination of computer and biotechnology. It helps in finding the analysis of datas related to Biotechnology. It is used for various purposes like drugs, for the development of medicines; it is also used to improve the fertility of crops and plants and also for pest, drought and it is resistance to diseases. Bioinformatics is known and referred by the term “computational biology”. It plays an important and a vital role in areas like Functional genomics, structural genomics and proteomics these areas contribute a lot and become a key contributor to Biotechnology and pharma sector.
C) Green Biotechnology:the term used for the agricultural sector. With the help of the process called the Micropropagation (a practice of producing larger number of plants through the existing stock of plants) which helps in selecting the right quality of plants and crops. Also with the help of Transgenic plants (plants whose DNA is modified); this design of transgenic plants helps to grow in a specified environment with the help of certain chemicals.
D) Red Biotechnology:referred to as Medical Biotechnology. It is used for the production of drugs and antibiotic medicines. It also helps to create or design organisms. Through the process of genetic manipulation it helps to cure genetic issues in organisms. It also helps in analysing diseases in organisms. It also helps in developing new ways of diagnosis by performing tests. With the help of stem cell therapy it helps the organs to grow and it also cures the damaged issues in organisms.
E) White Biotechnology:also called and known by the name Industry Biotechnology. This kind of biotechnology is used and applied in industries and its processes. The various uses of this Biotechnology includes; biopolymers (Plastics) Substitutes, new invention of vehicle parts and fuels for the vehicles, invention of fibres for the clothing industry, it is also involved in developing new chemicals and the production process.
Hope this helps.
Wish you luck.