B. Tech. Biotechnology
Catagory: Engineering
Course Type: Graduation
Duration: 4 Year
Study Mode: Regular
About Course
Course Description
Biotechnology courses in India are counted amongst the profitable engineering courses owing to their application in developing various medicines, vaccines and diagnostics, increasing productivity, improving energy production and conservation. Biotechnology is the application of scientific knowledge in the field of biology in order to supply goods and services to the agriculture, food science and medicine sector. It is mainly research-oriented and is an interdisciplinary science encompassing not only biology but also other subjects including physics, chemistry, mathematics and Engineering. Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing fields as it finds applications in areas as varied as medicine, food technology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and environmental conservation. In fact, the use and application of biotechnology spans a wide range of activities, including developing new varieties of seeds, improving livestock’s breeds, creating pesticides of various kinds, formulating cures for genetically inherited diseases and developing industrial enzymes that hasten the production processes. Biotechnology's intervention in the area of animal husbandry has improved animal breeding. It also helps to improve the quality of seeds, insecticides and fertilizers. Environmental biotechnology helps for pollution control and waste management. Biotechnologists are therefore involved in production as well as marketing and research.
Job Opportunities For Biotechnologists
- The biotechnology industry is expanding rapidly. There are lots of career opportunities for biotechnologists in private as well as public sector. This course will open a variety of industry options for biotechnologists. These individuals can start their career in biotechnology industries, consultancies, and research institutions.
- A technical degree in biotechnology opens a door for employment in agro-based industry, food processing industries, agriculture industry, textile industry, health care center and pharmaceutical industry. Opportunities in defense, banking, UPSC jobs, and PSUs are also available for the successful graduates of biotechnology.
- After this course, students will be able to pursue higher studies and eligible for M.Tech in Biotechnology.