B.TECH BIOTECHNOLOGY

B.Tech  Biotechnology is an under-graduate engineering program. Biotechnology is the combination of biology and technology and it is an applied science. Biotechnology is the study of Biology from a technological perspective. Biotechnology is the study of biological processes and their usage  for industrial purposes like studying microorganisms and utilize the knowledge for development of antibiotics, medicines etc. Biotechnology is a course that utilizes concepts of Biology and Technology to develop trained professionals in the field of Biotechnology. Biotechnology syllabus is designed to expose the students to recent exciting developments in the area of Biotechnology and their application in industry, agriculture and medicine.

Eligibility:

      Pass 12th class examination with at least 50% marks in all the subjects.

• English, Physics, Biology or Mathematics.
• One subject from Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Mathematics or Biology.

Course Details:

Course Level                                                  Under Graduate

Duration of the Course                                   4 years

Examination Type                                          Semester

Eligibility                                                       12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics etc

Admission                                                      Entrance Exams or Direct 

Course Fee                                                     Between 1 to 6 Lacks

Starting Salary                                               1 to 5 Lacks

Options after B.Tech Biotechnology:

Those who have completed this course can further pursue Masters of Engineering or Master of Technology. Various other courses are:

• Master of Engineering in Biotechnology

• Master of Technology in Biotechnology

• Master of Technology in Biotechnology and Bio-process Engineering

• Master of Technology in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

Placement Opportunities:

After completing B.Tech in Biotechnology students have various career options  they can get easily jobs into Chemical and textile industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical firms and manufacturing industries, Food Corporation of India, Biotechnology Management and Armed forces (Biological Warfare). Engineering Colleges and Technical Universities also offer job opportunities. Students can also go for higher studies and start their own ventures.