Career in the field of Biotechnology in India

I want to get admission in the courses of Biotechnology in India and for that I want to get the details of Career in the field of Biotechnology in India so can you provide me that?

[Kiran Chandar]

As you want to get the details of Career in the field of Biotechnology in India so here it is for you:

Scope of biotechnology is rising in certain fields which include: -

Gene therapy
Tissue culture
Immunotechnologies
Genetic Engineering
Plant-based drugs
Rational drug design
Stem cell techniques
New DNA technologies
Photosynthetic efficiency
Enzyme engineering and technology

List of Courses: -

Diploma in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Biotechnology
Master of Science in Biotechnology
Master of Science (Honors) in Biotechnology
Master of Science Agriculture in Biotechnology
Master of Science Marine in Biotechnology
Master of Business Administration in Biotechnology
Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology

Some of the fields of specialization are: -

Genetics
Biochemistry
Physiology
Botany
Microbiology
Biophysics
Pharmacology
Horticulture
Tissue Culture
Animal Sciences
Dairy Technology
Molecular Biology
Agricultural Engineering

Some job options: -

Energy production
Chemicals experimentations
Waste management
Food processing
Environment control
Public funded laboratories
Bio-processing industries
Drug and pharmaceutical research

Some of the biotechnology companies in India: -

Excel Industries Limited, Mumbai
BrainWave Bioinformatics Ltd., Chennai
Catalyst Pharma Consulting , Mumbai
Hi Tech Bio Laboratories, Pune
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai
Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Kerala (RGCB)
Biotech Consortium India Limited, New Delhi
All India Biotech Association (AIBA), New Delhi
Amersham Pharmacia Biotech Asia Pacific Ltd., Chennai

Can you tell me about the scope of Biotechnology in India as I am very confused about it and hesitating to take up the course?

[Raman Vij]

B.Sc. Biotechnology or Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology is an undergraduate Biotechnology course is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring by-products.

Career in the field of Biotechnology in India

As there is increasing popularity and explosive growth, there are plenty of opportunities available in Biotechnology field.

B.Sc. Biotechnology Job Types
Territory Manager - Genomics Business Development
Assistant Manager - Marketing Biotech
Research Associate in-vitro Biology
Manager/ Deputy Manager/ Assistant Manager - Process/ Biotech
Marketing Manager Domestic
Sales Officer - Institutional Sales
Assistant Research Analyst
Sales Manager - Lab
Analyst - Biotech Product
Research Associate - Cancer Biology

Job Prospects
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry
Environment Conservation
Genetic Engineering
Health Care
Medicine
Industrial Research and Development

Organizations offering Career in Biotechnology:
Some of major organizations in India offering good career in Biotechnology include Thapar Group,
Hindustan Lever Ltd,
Bivcol,
India Vaccines Corporation,
Indo-American Hybrid seeds,
IDPL,
Biocon India Ltd,
National Botanical Institute,
Tata Engineering Research Institute,
Hindustan Antibiotics
National Chemical Laboratories, etc.

Some of the most popular institutes in India offering biotechnology courses are University of Pune,
Sinhagad College of Science in Maharashtra,
Al-Ameen College,
Mahatma Gandhi University,
Mohanda College of Engineering & Technology in Kerala,
Amity Institute of Biotechnology,
Indian Institute of Technology
University of Delhi in Delhi,
Anna University in Tamil Nadu,
Guru Nanak Dev University
Punjab University in Punjab, etc.