Hi Deepak, Biotechnology is a branch where technology is combined with Biology for Research & Development. Biotechnology involves wide range of subjects such as Engineering, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Chemistry. There are various applications of Biotechnology in fields such as animal husbandry, growth of vaccines and medicines, agriculture, pollution control, energy production and conservation, healing of prolonged disease and ecological conservation. It also helps in development of insecticides, fertilizers and quality of seeds. Scope of biotechnology is rising in certain fields which includes : -Gene therapy -Tissue culture -Genetic Engineering -Stem cell techniques -New DNA technologies -Immunotechnologies -Photosynthetic efficiency -Enzyme engineering and technology -Plant-based drugs -Rational drug design Career Prospects after B.Tech in Biotechnology : Biotechnology is ranked second as a growth sector after multimedia industry with a tremendous employment potential. Major contributions in areas such as environment, health, agriculture and pharmaceuticals is envisaged. This field requires intense hard work, preservance and challenge for achieving results. A very bright academic profile with scientific bent of mind is required. Interest in achieving satisfaction through intense academic research rather than material gains is at the core of genuine scientific temper. - After completing the course, graduates can seek employment in chemical industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. - Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. - Bio-technologists can seek employment in research laboratories, which are run by government or private sector. - Professionals can seek job opportunities in private sectors such as food processing and agro-based industries, pharmaceutical farms and aquaculture. - Environmental experts are also employed in different government agencies and private institutions. - Bio-technologists can also opt for science writer in media houses. Most colleges have a different provision for admission. You need to contact the institute officials personally for specific admission details as it differs from one college to another. Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!

Entrence test of MDU

I want to know about entrence test in MDU biotechnology. importents dates

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Monisha Barua | Guide-Level 15

2015-06-09 17:37:42

Hi Deepak, Biotechnology is a branch where technology is combined with Biology for Research & Development. Biotechnology involves wide range of subjects such as Engineering, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Chemistry. There are various applications of Biotechnology in fields such as animal