Biotechnology is also called Biotech in the common language. It is that branch of science, in which, by combining biology and technology, raw materials are renewed and converted into new products. It is one of the preferred courses for B.Tech students.
Types of Courses
There are many courses under Biotechnology, which have Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs. Learn about these courses in detail here.
Diploma Course- Students interested in Biotechnology can apply for diploma courses in colleges only after the 10th. In India, this course is for three years.
Undergraduate Programs- After passing the entrance examination of undergraduate, students can apply for graduation in Biotechnology in colleges. The undergraduate course in Biotechnology is of four years duration.
Postgraduate- This course in postgraduate is known as M.Tech in Biotechnology or M.Sc in Biotechnology. It takes two years to do this course.
The trend of students in the field of Biotechnology is increasing. There is no dearth of opportunities for students in this field in the private or government sectors. Biotechnology candidates also get excellent jobs in companies.
You can make a career in these fields
geneticist
pharmacologist
food chemist
microbiologist
medical biochemist
laboratory assistant
Professor or Associate Professor
biotechnology expert
sales manager
Marketing Executive Trainee
bacteriologist
biotechnology researcher
research scientist
Lead Biotechnology Consultant
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How much is the salary
There are more than 150 biotechnology companies in India. The salary of the people working in this field is also very good. Like every company here also the salary of fresher to high level post is different. The salary of those working in this field starts from about two to three lakh rupees and goes up to more than 10 lahks.
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