Is LPU good for B.Sc. Biotechnology?

Biotechnology covers many different disciplines (eg. Genetics, biochemistry, molecular Biology etc. ). New technologies and products are developed every year within the areas of eg. Medicine (development of new medicines and therapies), agriculture (development of genetically modified plants, biofuels, biological treatment) or industrial biotechnology (production of chemicals, paper, textiles and food). LPU school of biotechnology provides an ultimate learning experience with a commitment to innovation. Various guest lecturers from experts and field visits are organized by the school. 2. The school encourages R & D activities for students to get the benefit. Many students from LPU have successfully collaborated with foreign universities and research institutions. The dept. Also inculcates entrepreneurship opportunities to build job providers of the future.

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Biotechnology covers many different disciplines (eg. Genetics, biochemistry, molecular Biology etc. ). New technologies and products are developed every year within the areas of eg. Medicine (development of new medicines and therapies), agriculture (development of genetically modified plants, biofuels, biological treatment) or industrial biotechnology (production of chemicals, paper, textiles and food). LPU school of biotechnology provides an ultimate learning experience with a commitment to innovation. Various guest lecturers from experts and field visits are organized by the school. 2. The school encourages R & D activities for students to get the benefit. Many students from LPU have successfully collaborated with foreign universities and research institutions. The dept. Also inculcates entrepreneurship opportunities to build job providers of the future.

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I have come to know about this from one of my relative that Lovely Professional University is the best and the largest private university based in the northern part of India, and its B.Sc. Biotechnology programme at LPU emphasizes the correlation of concepts with the scientific happenings for deeply rooted concept building to harness the research potential in the upcoming streams of Biotechnology. LPU School of biotechnology provides an ultimate learning experience with a commitment to innovation.

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B.Sc. In Biotechnology is a three years programme that focuses on the advanced knowledge of the application of Biology and Chemistry in the field of technology, design and engineering. B.Sc. Biotechnology involves the study of the usage of living organisms to produce bio-products. At LPU B.Sc. In Biotechnology is a course that allows you to refine the skills and knowledge in subjects like cell Biology Immunology etc. The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate in biotechnology. Courses like B.Sc. In biotechnology (both simple and honors) B.Sc. M.Sc. Integrated, Bachelor of technology in biotechnology, and master of technology in biotechnology. LPU has high-tech labs that are well-equipped with instruments like laminar airflow, autoclave, centrifuges, and biosafety cabinets. The labs are further categorized in different sections on the basis of their working conditions. Various other related fields like animal biotechnology, plant biotechnology, enzyme biotechnology, and industrial biotechnology. The students get hand-to-hand practice too thereby getting a firm grip on the subject. The curriculum also focuses on real-life examples allowing the students to understand the core concepts. A platform for excellence in teaching, learning and administration; state-of-the-art information technology is extensively used in LPU, contributing to the development of well-trained graduates, postgraduates, and doctorates to meet the professional manpower needs of not just India but the world. The placement record of LPU in Biotech. Domain: a) 15 LPA is the highest salary package of the batch. B) 4.2 is the average salary package of the batch c) 91% students got placed till date Students are placed in the best brands like Biocon Pvt Ltd. , Panacea Biotech, Shanta Biotech, Syngene, Piramal Healthcare, Wockhardt Limited, Reddys Laboratories, Bharat Biotech, Himalaya Spring, Nectar Life sciences Pvt Ltd. , Alchemist Pvt Ltd, Transsasia Pvt Ltd, Life-cell International etc.

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Hi Sameeksha, LPU is certainly good for biotechnology course. The state of the art labs, trained faculty together make this programme a worthy programme. LPUs biotech programme is an Engineering programme which seamlessly articulates the concepts from basic Science to technology with relevant practice through lab and projects pertaining to biotechnology for building the problem solving skills, keeping industry requirements in place. LPU School of Bioengineering and Biosciences is equipped with state-of-the-art Bioprocess Engineering and Bioscience labs and believes in imparting knowledge to students through a practical approach to achieve mastery in plant and animal physiology. The faculty works hard tirelessly in enabling students with acumen to apply the findings of Biosciences in the fields of medicine, forensics, nutrition and dietetics for the benefit of the community. B.Tech Biotech students have a vast scope as they can work in sectors of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, healthcare, food processing, nutrition, animal Science, and environmental conservation. Not in terms of opportunities, even salary packages of biotechnology professionals are lucrative The average CTC offered to B.Sc. Biotechnology students is INR 2.24 LPA. The highest package offered to the students is INR 10 LPA. Students who have graduated with B.Sc. Biotechnology degree from LPU receive 100% placements. Students are placed in the best brands like: Biocon Pvt Ltd. , Panacea Biotech, Shanta Biotech, Syngene, Piramal Healthcare, Wockhardt Limited, Reddys Laboratories, Bharat Biotech, Himalaya Spring, Nectar Life Sciences Pvt Ltd. , Alchemist Pvt Ltd, Transsasia Pvt Ltd, Life cell International etc. Hope this information is of some use to you. Good Luck.

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Biotechnology is one of the emerging career fields in India. Food Technology, Nutrition, Medicines, Healthcare, Forensic Sciences are some of the fields of Biotechnology. The scope of Biotechnology is wide and offers opportunities in the field of both research and engineering. Biotechnology is a broad field. From using yeast in the production of bread to evidence like hair, skin or blood scrutinized by Forensic Scientists, all are an application of the glorious field of Biotechnology. A course in Biotechnology enables you to make your contribution for the benefit of humankind. Some of the courses in Biotechnology are: Biomedical Engineering Food Technology Nutrition and Dietetics Forensic Sciences Microbiology Biochemistry If you are looking for best university for B.Sc. In biotechnology course, I would say Lovely professional University is best university. The curriculum has been designed in such a way that it makes it easier for the students to prepare themselves for giant exams like CSIR NET ICMR, ICAR, and GATE. With an experienced faculty of 30+ in the department who arw ready to help the students round the clock, seven days a week, this institute is one of the best options for the young population to opt for biotechnology. In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. She said, specializations may be offered in Dairy Technology or Fermentation Technology or Molecular Biotechnology (subject to minimum number of students and feasibility) The course offers specializations in Dairy Technology, Fermentation Technology and Bioinformatics. The curriculum offers prime focus on fundamental and applied aspects of biotechnology. Students can get a foreign degree through international collaborations (2 year in India and 2 years abroad or 2 year in India and 1 year abroad). .

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Yes, LPU is best for Biotechnology Courses like: B.Sc. and B.Tech.

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Yes, it's good, actually one of the best.

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Future Career Prospects: Teaching in College, Junior/senior research fellow, Research posts in ICAR/CSIR labs, Stem cell therapeutics study, pathology labs, agriculture, quality control and assurance executive or manager in industries, Self Employed (Establishing small scale industries). I may not be able to clarify the offerings of other Universities in this domain, but being an gratified alumni of LPU, I managed to fetch some of the unique highlights of School of Bio-Technology & Bio-Sciences, LPU. It would be worthwhile to share with your to get the clear picture regarding the offerings of LPU in this domain. In LPU the Bio-Tech. Department is regularly works on student research projects with novel ideas of applied value. The highlights include: Faculty: Highly experienced faculty, academically excellent in terms of their educational background, research and teaching. Fields of study: Genetic engineering, Molecular Biology cell Biology Molecular Diagnostics, Cloning (Reproductive and Therapeutic cloning) Thrust Areas of research: Plant Functional Genomics, Molecular Marker studies, Taxonomy and Phylogenetic analysis.

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LPU School of Bioengineering and Biosciences is equipped with state-of-the-art Bioprocess Engineering and Bioscience labs and believes in imparting knowledge to students through a practical approach to achieve mastery in plant and animal physiology. The faculty at LPU works hard tirelessly in enabling students with the acumen to apply the findings of Biosciences in the fields of medicine, forensics, nutrition and dietetics for the benefit of the community.

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