Biotechnology is the field of science that includes advanced technology of science, the use of living organisms, bioprocesses of engineering and technology, etc.

The Biotechnology course contains both theoretical and practical studies. The course is of a 3-year graduation degree course. Biotechnology is the field that is spread in a variety of areas like food, pharmaceutical, textiles, medicine, etc. The candidate should have basic knowledge about working in laboratories and techniques. It offers both graduate and postgraduate courses.

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Biotechnology Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility for taking admission in Biotechnology course is 10+2 qualification with science stream. The Biotechnology undergraduate courses are of two types names as Bachelor in Science Biotechnology and Bachelor in Technology Biotechnology.

The eligibility for both the courses is 12^th passed with physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics as the subjects studied. The candidate applying for a postgraduate biotechnology course that is either MSc biotechnology or M. Tech. Biotechnology, the eligibility for both the course is 55% and above marks at the graduate level.

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Biotechnology Application Process

The admission process of the Biotechnology course is having different phases. The candidate needs to qualify for the entrance exam which almost all the university or institute conduct. The exam will be conducted at state or national levels. The 10+2 marks should be 60% or above for applying for the entrance exam. The major university conducting entrance exam for Biotechnology course is as follows –

1. University of Delhi
2. AIIMS Biotechnology
3. Jawaharlal Nehru University
4. Combined biotechnology entrance test (CBEEE)

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Biotechnology Syllabus

List of some of the few subjects of Biotechnology course syllabus:

1. Biophysics and instrumentation
2. Principles of microbiology
3. Plant biotechnology
4. Molecular genetics
5. DNA typing, proteomics and beyond
6. Medical biotechnology

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Biotechnology Courses

There are several biotechnology courses in which the candidate can do specialization and choose as the future career options.

1. Biomedical Engineering – Works with doctors and researchers to develop clinical equipment and devices.
2. Food Technology – Research on quality of food and improving food quality, its preservation, etc.
3. Forensic Science – Research on evidence-based solve crimes.
4. Microbiology – This is the vast field that includes the study of micro-organism, health benefits of micro-organism, and disease caused by micro-organism.
5. Nutrition and Dietetics – Work as to improve health and nutrition quality.
6. Biochemistry – Work as the researcher for the treatment of disease, for agriculture production, etc.

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Scope Of Biotechnology

There is a vast scope of Biotechnology. The scope of biotechnology is increasing day by day in the field of science and research. There are various sectors in which biotechnologists can work such as the medical sector, agriculture sector, industry sector, food manufacturing sector, pharmaceutical sector, etc.

The course provides the proper knowledge in a variety of biotechnology fields like research, pharmaceuticals, food manufacture, medicine, etc. The postgraduate of biotechnology can apply in a variety of fields like –

1. Chemical industry
2. Bio-processing industry
3. Textile industry
4. Health care industry
5. Cosmetics industry

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Career In Biotechnology

Science and technology in today’s world play a very major in the career of any person. The scope in the field of science and technology is the highest out of all.

Biotechnology is one of the courses which is the combination of Science and Technology. The Biotechnology relates you to various aspects of food, medicine, agriculture, healthcare, textile, etc.

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Biotechnology Jobs

The candidate can apply for a variety of jobs after completing a Biotechnology course. The Biotechnology jobs are available in both government and private sectors. There are some fields which a candidate can opt for as job perspective –

1. Biotech Product Analyst
2. Research scientist
3. Scientific assistant
4. Calibration technician
5. Microbiologists 

Biotechnology Salary

The average starting salary in the field of Biotechnology can range up to approx. 10,000 to 20,000 per month. The salary may vary in the government sector job. The salary in the field of biotechnology raise with experience. The salary can range up to 8 lacs per annum once the experience grows.

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