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Biotechnology
As per UN Convention on Biological Diversity
Biotechnology means any technological application that uses biological systems,
living organism, or derivatives thereof, to make of modify products or
processes for specific use.
Biotechnology has applications in
four major industrial areas, including health care (medical), crop production
and agriculture, non food (industrial) uses of crops and other products [ e.g.
biodegradable plastics, vegetable oil] and environmental uses.
There are many career opportunities in biotech. It
is one of the booming sectors in India and overseas. A who specialize in this
sector is called biotechnologist.
Application of Biotechnology
The application of biotech is rising in different areas
like drug production, pharmacogenomics, gene therapy, genetic testing, rational
drug design, biochemical engineering, biomedical engineering, bio-process engineering, bio system engineering and so
on.
Courses, Specialization and Eligibility
·
Diploma
in Biotechnology
·
Bachelor
of Science in Biotechnology
·
Bachelor
of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology
·
Master of
Science (Honours) in Biotechnology
·
Master of
Science Agriculture in Biotechnology
·
Master of
Science Marine in Biotechnology
·
Master of
Science in Biotechnology
·
Master of
Business Administration in Biotechnology
·
Doctor of
Philosophy in Biotechnology
The specialization can be taken in
various fields, such as :
·
Horticulture
·
Tissue
Culture
·
Animal
Sciences
·
Dairy
Technology
·
Molecular
Biology
·
Agricultural
Engineering
·
Genetics
·
Biochemistry
·
Physiology
·
Botany
·
Microbiology
·
Biophysics
·
Pharmacology
Candidates seeking admission in
undergraduate courses must have passed the higher secondary school certificate
(10+2) examination with science subject such as biology, maths and chemistry.
Candidates seeking admission in
post graduate courses should have a bachelor’s degree with science subjects.
Career Opportunities and
Remuneration
Biotechnology is a growing sector
and candidates can seek employment in pharmaceutical companies, agriculture
sector, chemical and manufacturing industries. Biotechnologist also get hired
in research laboratories.
Biotech is a rewarding career
option. 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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