Biotechnology

Hi Mukunda,
Scope of biotechnology is rising in certain fields which includes :
-Gene therapy
-Tissue culture
-Genetic Engineering
-Stem cell techniques
-New DNA technologies
-Immunotechnologies
-Photosynthetic efficiency
-Enzyme engineering and technology
-Plant-based drugs
-Rational drug design
Career Prospects after B.Tech in Biotechnology :
Biotechnology is ranked second as a growth sector after multimedia industry with a tremendous employment potential. Major contributions in areas such as environment, health, agriculture and pharmaceuticals is envisaged. This field requires intense hard work, preservance and challenge for achieving results. A very bright academic profile with scientific bent of mind is required. Interest in achieving satisfaction through intense academic research rather than material gains is at the core of genuine scientific temper.
- 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.
I hope it helps. Please feel free to revert.
Wish you luck.