Biotechnology can be defined as provision of useful product
and services from biological processes.It is the application of
existing scientific methods and techniques aimed at improving the biological system which includes microorganisms,plants and animals .It is aimed at benefit of human kind.
It is a research oriented science covering variety of subjects like biochemistry,microbiology,ecology etc.
Biotechnology is a knowledge based industry requiring manpower that has the right combination of understanding of technology and managerial expertise to harvest technology into profit making ventures. It is one of the fastest growing sector in India today
Course
Area
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courses in biotechnology are available at graduate , postgraduate and doctoral level.
Eligibilty
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graduate level 10+2 with science postgraduate level degree in biotechnology Doctoral level post graduate degree in biotechnology
Future Prospectus
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Job opportunities Jobs available in this field are of Technicians , Research and development specialist, Scientist, production managers , Quality control managers , Marketing and sales personal etc. Jobs are generally available in Research and development institute , Ministry ,companies etc
the Biotechnology industry is rapidly expanding in India will reach 5 billion $ by the year by 2010,both public and private sector offers lots of opportunities in this field A technician in the field who is BSc. in biotechnology may earn at the beginning Rs 8,000 to 10,000 per month. those completd M.Sc Biotechnology or the P.Hd/M.Tech in Biotechnology earn hefty packages appox.4-5 lakhs per month with multinationals
