Bachelor of Science Biotechnology [HONOURS]
Objective
Biotechnology is that branch of science with amalgamates biology and technology in order to derive productive results from biological organisms through technological applications. The three years B.Sc Biotechnology(Hons.) programme is designed to provide students with a grounding in the various disciplines like Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology and Bio-statistics, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics while highlighting the recent possibilities to meet the needs for graduate study in most fields of modern science.
Duration of Course
This Honours course is a full time three years (six semesters) Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidate is required to have passed the higher secondary , 10+2 or equivalent of any recognised Board or Council in Science with (Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Mathematics) in 2nd division.
Higher Study
There are varied branches of Biotechnology filled with immense career scope and amongst these, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology are the most sought-after fields of Biotechnology.
Here are the most popular short-term courses after BSc Biotechnology, PG Diploma in Medical Lab Technology,
PG Diploma in Bioinformatics,
PG Diploma in Computational Biology,
PG Diploma in Life Sciences,
PGDM in Biotechnology,
Lab Technician Course,
DMLT Course.
Scopes
In general, biotechnology is a good major career option to choose, as it equips aspirants with transferable skills and additional pay advantages. Along with knowing the biotechnology engineering salary, let us also obtain a clear understanding of the job after B. Tech Biotechnology.
Biotechnology can be applied in developing various vaccines, medicines and
diagnostics, improving energy production and conservation and increasing
productivity. Today the essence of biotechnology is most prominent in the
field of Genetic Researches and Drug Designing.
The biotechnologists get employed in various Government and Private
Colleges, Universities and Research Institutes, Environment Industry,
Pharmaceutical Companies, Agricultural Industry, Animal Husbandry, and
in the areas of production, planning and management of Bioprocessing
Industries.
Career Options after Biotechnology
