Biotechnology

Hi,
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After completing B.Tech Biotechnology you may opt for courses such as :
-M.Tech Biotechnology
-Integrated PhD courses
-Master of Philosophy in Biotechnology
-PGD in Biotechnology
-PGD in Clinical Research
You may even opt for short term courses :
-Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
-Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology Training
-Certificate Program in Clinical Research and Diploma in Biotechnology
Choose the course which matches your interest and skills.
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- 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.
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Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, to give you a brief idea,
- Professionals employed in corporate houses and industries can earn handsome salary.
- A graduate trainee in this field can initially earn around Rs. 15,000 - 20,000 every month.
- Professionals working in private colleges can earn good salary depending upon their experience.
- Fresh IIT pass out graduates working in corporate sector can earn salary between Rs. 70,000 - Rs. 85,000 per annum.
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After M.Tech Biotechnology, you may opt for courses such as :
-PGD in Biotechnology
-PGD in Clinical Research
-MPhil
-PhD
You may even opt for short-term courses :
-Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
-Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology Training
-Certificate Program in Clinical Research and Diploma in Biotechnology
Choose a course which matches your interest and skills as it will help you to achieve your long term career goal.
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Job Prospects :
Biotechnology is a rewarding and promising career option.
- 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.
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Below is the list of some of the Biotechnology companies in India :
-Excel Industries Limited, Mumbai
-BrainWave Bioinformatics Ltd., Chennai
-Catalyst Pharma Consulting , Mumbai
-Hi Tech Bio Laboratories, Pune
-Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai
-Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
-Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Kerala (RGCB)
-Biotech Consortium India Limited, New Delhi
-All India Biotech Association (AIBA), New Delhi
-Amersham Pharmacia Biotech Asia Pacific Ltd., Chennai
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Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, to give you a brief idea,
- Professionals employed in corporate houses and industries can earn handsome salary.
- A graduate trainee in this field can initially earn around Rs. 15,000 - 20,000 every month.
- Professionals working in private colleges can earn good salary depending upon their experience.
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Hi,
Please remember before going for pursuing studies abroad you need to first decide does the course will be helpful for you i.e. does it provide good job opportunities in India or abroad.
Please remember the cost of education in US and Australia would be much more as compared to education in India, so you need to decide whether it is worth to invest such a big amount.
US is the best study destination to pursue MS, but the cost of education in US would be much more then Australian universities also getting a US VISA is very difficult.
Getting a VISA for Australia is not difficult, but US have more number of good universities as compared to universities in Australia.
Australia has good job prospects as compared to US.
Please note that institutes in India do offers campus placement to students, whereas such facility in not available in universities abroad.
You may work part time while pursuing studies abroad, but such opportunity in not possible in India.
So based on the above mentioned parameters you may decide whether to pursue MS form India or abroad.
In order to pursue masters degree from universities US and Australia you need to have relevant undergraduate degree from recognized university with good academic record preferably 60%-70% plus in graduation, plus you need to take below mentioned tests:
1. GRE.
2. TOEFL or IELTS.
Please remember universities in Australia do not require GRE scores.
Please note that the eligibility criteria for admission may differ from university to university.
The average tuition fee to pursue masters from Australia is AUD21,000 - AUD29,000, the average living cost in Australia is 12,000 - 13,000 Australian Dollars per annum, an average tuition fee of a US university is about US$ 30,000 per-year and average living expenses are about US$ 10,000 per-year.The tuition fee and living expenses might be more or less depending on the university and location.
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Hi,
As per your query you are eligible to pursue both the course, please note that both these course are two different course and both offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
So you may pursue any of these course as per your interest and liking.
The other option for you would be to work for 2-3 years after completing your graduation and then opting for further studies.
The advantage of this step would be:
- You will gain relevant work experience.
- After working you will know which course to pursue that can further enhance your career prospects, i.e. if you wish to build your career in biotech field field, then you may pursue Msc, whereas if you are interested in management then you may pursue MBA.
If you are interested in pursuing MBA, then this work experience would help you to decide which specialization to opt in MBA that can further enhance your career prospects, however as per your profile pursuing MBA in biotechnology would be the best option for you.
After completing this course you may look forward for a great career ahead. You may have a lot of job opportunities in various sectors.
Private sector provides a lot of job opportunities for aspirants who have successfully completed MBA in Biotechnology degree.
A lot of job profiles are available for aspirants in this sector. Below are some of the areas in the Private sector that employs these graduates:
- Agriculture Industries
- Agro Based Industries
- Environmental Specialist
- Media Houses as Science Writer
- Aquaculture Industries
- Colleges and Universities
- Pharmaceutical Companies, etc.
Aspirants who have completed MBA in Biotechnology degree have a great career abroad as well.
They can work in a lot of job profiles in various ventures abroad. They are offered good remuneration as well in reputed firms.
Most of the foreign countries including UK, USA, and New Zealand etc have great demand for these graduates.
Top MBA Biotechnology institutes: https://www.shiksha.com/top-mba-biotechnology-colleges-in-india-rankingpage-16-2-0-0-0
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Hi,
Find below some of the finest study destination to pursue Phd:
- US.
- UK.
- Australia.
In order to pursue Phd from abroad you need:
1. Decide in which country you wish to pursue Phd.
2. Once decided you need to then shortlist the universities offering course of your interest.
3. After shortlisting the universities you need to then find out the eligibility criteria for admission and if you meet the eligibility criteria you may then apply accordingly.
It may take three to six years to complete your PHD, depending on the field you select and your mentor.
The general eligibility criteria for PHD students are as follows:
In majority of the institutes, master's degree is an essential pre-requisite for a Ph.D.
It is important that you have good scores in common entrance tests such as English Language examinations like TOEFL or IELTS.
Internships or other work experience will add to your qualifications.
US is the best study destination to pursue Phd but the cost of education in US universities in very high as compared to universities in UK and Australia, plus getting a US VISA is very tough.
The cost of education in UK is less, as compared to US, but getting job in UK is very competitive.
Australia has good job prospects as compared to US and UK.
So based on the above mentioned parameters you may decide whether to pursue Phd from India or abroad.
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Most jobs in Biotechnology are research-based and most bio technologists are employed in research and development departments of institutions and industries involved in biotechnological work. Bio technologists work extensively in the production departments of these industries. Generally Biotechnology students from engineering stream are given preference for production jobs. Some industries employ bio technologists in their marketing department to develop business in the sector where their product would be most required. Biotechnologists work in industries producing food, chemicals, bio-processed products etc. They are employed in research establishments working in genetics, biochemistry and biochemical engineering and all areas where these processes are implied.
Government labs employ research scientists. The private sector has openings in technical and managerial positions. In academics bio technologists find jobs in departments of marine bio tech, bio medicine, earth sciences, biomedical engineering, agricultural and environmental biotechnology etc.
Earnings
1.29 Lakh to 5.13 Lakhs per annum
Some industries employing bio technologists are:
Bincon India Limited
Bivcol
Cadila
Hindustan Antibiotics
Hindustan Lever
IDPL
Indian Vaccines Corporation
Indo American Hybrid Seeds
Sun Pharma
Thapar Group
Medical Biotech industry include:
Bayer
Cadila
DuPont
Glaxowellcome
Monsanto
Novartis
Pfizer
Piramal
Ranbaxy
RPG Life Sciences
Torrent
Uniliver
Workhardt
The leading companies in the agriculture biotechnology include:
Dupont
EID Parry
Hindustan Lever
Hoechst Schering
Indo-American Hybrid
ITC Zeneca
Mahyco
National Laboratories and Institutes employ Bio technologists
National Organic Chemical Industries Ltd.
Pioneer Hibred
ProAgro
SPIC

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Always remember, getting a job is the responsibility of the candidate. You may explore certain things about yourself such as :
-Communication skills
-Assessment of your strengths
-Good domain knowledge
-Knowledge of the position you are applying for
-Knowledge about the company you have applied job in
Such pointers will help you to prepare for any interview.
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Job Prospects :
Biotechnology is a rewarding and promising career option.
- 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.
*
Below is the list of some of the Biotechnology companies in India :
-Excel Industries Limited, Mumbai
-BrainWave Bioinformatics Ltd., Chennai
-Catalyst Pharma Consulting , Mumbai
-Hi Tech Bio Laboratories, Pune
-Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai
-Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
-Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Kerala (RGCB)
-Biotech Consortium India Limited, New Delhi
-All India Biotech Association (AIBA), New Delhi
-Amersham Pharmacia Biotech Asia Pacific Ltd., Chennai
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Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, to give you a brief idea,
- Professionals employed in corporate houses and industries can earn handsome salary.
- A graduate trainee in this field can initially earn around Rs. 15,000 - 20,000 every month.
- Professionals working in private colleges can earn good salary depending upon their experience.

Hi,
Please remember the final selection in full time MBA or PGDM program is made on the basis of:
1. Education background of the students. i.e. 50% marks in graduation.
2. Score in various management entrance tests like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc
3. Performance in group discussions and personal interview.
4. Work experience if any.
5. Other activities like participating in various event like debates, quiz, extra curricular activities, etc.
However as per your profile I would suggest you to work for 2-3 years after completing your engineering and then opting for a full time MBA or PGDM program, the advantage of this step would be that after working for few years you would know which specialization to opt in MBA that can further enhance your career prospects, however as per your profile pursuing MBA in biotechnology would be the best option for you.
Besides MBA in biotechnology you may even consider pursuing:
- General MBA program.
- MBA in hospital or health care management.
Please browse through the link mentioned below to get detailed information regarding rankings of various B-schools in India offering the above mentioned programs.
Link:https://www.shiksha.com/top-mba-colleges-in-india-rankingpage-2-2-0-0-0
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Hi,
University Business School (UBS), Panjab University, Chandigarh offers MBA (Biotechnology)
Please browse through the link mentioned below to get detailed information regarding rankings of various B-schools in India offering MBA Biotechnology.
Link: https://www.shiksha.com/top-mba-biotechnology-colleges-in-india-rankingpage-16-2-0-0-0
Please note that, the final selection in full time MBA or PGDM program is made on the basis of:
1. Education background of the students. i.e. 50% marks in graduation.
2. Score in various management entrance tests like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc
3. Performance in group discussions and personal interview.
4. Work experience if any.
5. Other activities like participating in various event like debates, quiz, extra curricular activities, etc.
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