Biotechnology is a vital field of science, which uses various branches of life science such as Immunology, Genomics & Proteomics, Microbiology and Biochemistry etc., to the development of beneficial products and betterment of Human health. There are several fields where a B.Sc,. graduates can work. These includes hospitals, Pharmaceuticals, Food Production Firms, Clinical Research Firms, Laboratories and Consultation agencies.
Masters of Science in Biotechnology is a Postgraduate Biotechnology course. It is a field of applied biology that deals with the usage of living organisms and bioprocesses in technology, engineering, medicine and other fields requiring bio-products. It also aims at training students in the field of Biotechnology such as Genetic Engineering, Agricultural Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Applied Microbiology, and Bioprocess Technology. Candidates having a Master’s degree in Biotechnology can obtain a job in corporate and government sectors. Qualified Bio-technologists mostly get into jobs with various drug (pharmaceutical) companies, chemical, bioprocessing industries, agriculture-related industries and pollution control industries in India as well as in abroad. After qualifying Master’s Degree can pursue Doctoral degree (JRF & SRF) & Post-Doctoral degree (RA) in various educational institutes and research centres in India and other foreign countries.
Candidates having graduated in M. Phil., Biotechnology can obtain jobs both in corporate and government sectors. After qualifying M. Phil., Degree can pursue the Doctoral degree in various educational institutes.
The various opportunities available after completing Ph.D. in Biotechnology are as Professor, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology in many prestigious institutes like IITs, NITs & others, Biochemist, Medical Scientist, Microbiologist, Bio manufacturing Specialist, Product manager, Medical Communication Specialist and an entrepreneurs.