M.Tech(Biotechnology)- Stands for
Master of Technology (Biotechnology). Typically, M.Tech(Biotechnology) is a two
year course, minimum eligibility for which is a B.Tech (Biotechnology) or any
relevant engineering degree with biotechnology as a subject. Biotechnology is a
combination of Biology and Technology and is an applied science. Subjects
studied under this degree are Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics and
Engineering.
Basic Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for pursuing
a master’s degree are holding a bachelor's degree in (B.E/B.Tech) or any other
equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for the course is 2 years.
Job Prospects
There are
a lot of career opportunities in the field of biotechnology engineering.
Graduates can seek employment in chemical and textile industries, agricultural
sectors, pharmaceutical firms and manufacturing industries. Professionals in
this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.
Bio-technologists can seek employment in research laboratories, which are run
by government or private sector. Professionals can seek job opportunities in
private sectors such as food processing and agro based industries,
pharmaceutical farms and aquaculture. Biotechnologists can also opt for science
writer in media houses.
Some job profiles: -
Some job profiles: -
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Lab Technician
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Research Scientist
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Teacher/Professor
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Research Associate
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Science Writer
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Biotechnologist
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Sales Representative
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Quality Control Officer
Remuneration: -
Biotechnology is a rewarding and promising career option. The compensation of a biotechnologist working in research organization or a public sector industry is set according to the government standards. Professionals employed in corporate houses and industries can earn handsome salary. 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.
Top companies, which employ biotechnologists, are: -
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IDPL
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Thapar Group
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Hindustan Lever
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Biocon India Ltd.
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Hindustan Antibiotics
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Indo American Hybrid Seeds
Institutes Offering M.Tech. -
Biotechnology
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Visakhapatnam - Master of
Technology in Biotechnology
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