B.Sc. Biotechnology

B.Sc. Biotechnology

B.Sc. in Biotechnology is a 3- year undergraduate course, involving an advanced study of the cellular and bimolecular processes for development of a variety of technologies and products that contribute to improving people’s lives and health.

The course is divided across 6 semesters, of six months each, and the basic eligibility for applying to the course is 10+2 qualification in the science stream, completed from a recognized educational board. One can go do Masters in Science (Biotechnology) after clearing under graduation. One can also pursue PG after receiving a graduate degree in any of the life sciences. Students who are interested in research and development can also pursue their Ph.D. degrees.

Career Opportunities and Jobs Options

There are many fields where biotechnology is applied. There are a wide variety of jobs from different fields. The main recruiters are:

• Hospitals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Food production firms
• Clinical research firms
• Laboratories
• Consultation agencies
• Chemical manufacturers
• Educational institutes
• Fertilizer manufacturers
• Soil biology
• Animal husbandry
• Cosmetics
• Ecology