M.Sc in Bio-Analytical Sciences or M.Sc. in Biotechnology

I have completed B.Sc. in Biotechnology and now I am confuse that what can I choose among M.Sc. in Bio-Analytical Sciences or M.Sc. in Biotechnology so please help me and suggest me that which course is better?

[Quick Sam]

After completing B.Sc. in Biotechnology both M.Sc. in Bio-Analytical and M.Sc. in Biotechnology are best courses. You have to choose course according to your interest. If you want your career in Analytical Sciences which is related to pharmacy then switch to M.Sc. in Bio-Analytical and if you want to study biological system as you studied in your graduation then go for M.Sc. in Biotechnology.

M.Sc. in Bio-Analytical:

Bio-Analytical science is the field of study of pharmacy, after completing this program you will have career in bioanalysis, bioinformatics and nutraceuticals.

Job placements:

You have job opportunities in many industries like followings:

• SHIMADZU Analytical India PVT Ltd
• Lupin Pharma
• Scandev Clinical Services
• Merck India Pvt. Ltd
• USV Ltd
• Ashco Laboratories
• Marico Industries
• Cipla
• Perkin Elmer
• Reliance Life Sciences
• Macleods Pharma
• Elder Pharmaceuticals
• Sun Pharma
• INDOCO Remedies

Eligibility:

B.Sc. in any one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Life Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and have offered Chemistry as one of the subject.

This program is offered by:

Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai (affiliated to the University of Mumbai)



M.Sc. in Biotechnology:

M.Sc. in Biotechnology consists of technological methods to biological systems and living organisms. Course contains Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Immunology, Genetic Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Microbiology etc.

Eligibility:
B.Sc. Biotechnology or equivalent with subjects such as physics, chemistry, biotechnology and mathematics

Duration for course: 2 years.

Job Prospects

There are many job opportunities in chemical industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. You can also go for teaching jobs in universities and colleges or employment in research laboratories.

Some job options are following:
• 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 are following:
• 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

This program is offered by many colleges in India, some of them are following:

• Al Azhar College of Arts and Science, Thodupuzha
• Al-ameen Arts, Science and Commerce College
• Dr. Zakir Husain Institute
• Guru Nanak Khalsa College
• Kalasalingam University
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
• M.S. Ramaiah Junior & Degree College (MSRJ&DC)
• Maharani's Science College for Women
• P.C. Jabin Science College
• Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College
• University of Hyderabad