MSc Biotechnology Scope

Can you tell me about the career scope of M Sc Biotechnology as I am very confused about it before taking admission in it?

[Raman Vij]

Biotechnology is a field of applied biology which involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and such fields requiring bio products.

M.Sc. Biotechnology Course Benefits
The biotechnology careers is found with pharmaceutical companies, food manufacturing and processing industries, public funded laboratories, chemical, agriculture, environment control, waste management, energy, and allied industries.

Biotechnologists are employed in the areas of planning, production and management of bio-processing industries.

The biotechnology work scope is in various fields such as research, sales, marketing, administration, quality control, breeders, technical support etc.

M.Sc. Biotechnology Job Types
Research Scientist
Research Associate
Teacher
Marketing Manager
Bio-informist
Quality Control Officer
Analyst (Venture-Capitalist)
Environmental or Safety Specialist
Lab Technician
Engineer (Chemical, Electrical, Environmental and Industrial)
Medical Representative
Business Development Manager

Career options in Master of Science (M.Sc) in Microbiology–

• Quality Control
• Microbiology
• Microbiologist
• Research Officer Microbiology
• Demonstrator Lab Technician
• Chief Hygienist- Microbiology
• Assistance Professor- Microbiology
• Executive/Sr. Executive-Microbiology

Advance Courses in M.Sc. Biotechnology
M.Phil. (Biotechnology)
Ph.D. (Biotechnology)

I have completed my MSc Biotechnology now I want to apply for job? Can you please provide me Career Opportunities after M.Sc in Biotechnology?

[Quick Sam]

As you say that you have completed your M.Sc in Biotechnology. There are many Career Opportunities are available after M.Sc in Biotechnology. Here I am providing you list of some these options. These are given below:

Career Opportunities after M.Sc in Biotechnology

Junior Research Fellow,
Senior Research Fellow,
Research Assistant,
Project Assistant,


List of firms in which you can apply are as follows:

National Botanical Institute,
National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health,
National Institute of Occupational Health,
Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer

Major government organizations recruiting biotechnologists are listed below.
All India Biotech Association (AIBA), New Delhi
Biotech Consortium India Limited, New Delhi
Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology (RGCB), Kerala

Approximate salary:

M. Sc Biotechnology graduates can expect initial level salary within the range of Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- per month in government organizations.