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Hi,
There is tremendous scope in every field. You should pursue a stream based on two things :
- your career goal
- the type of job you want to do
Below are the details of the respective fields :
1) Biotechnology :
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After grafuation in Biotechnology you may opt for courses such as :
-M.Sc Biotechnology
-M.Tech Biotechnology
-Integrated PhD courses
-Master of Philosophy in Biotechnology
-PGD in Biotechnology
-PGD in Clinical Research
You may even opt for short term courses :
-Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
-Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology Training
-Certificate Program in Clinical Research and Diploma in Biotechnology
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Job Prospects :
Biotechnology is a rewarding and promising career option.
- 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.
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For your reference, below is the list of 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

Hi,
No it is not necessary to have prior knowledge of finance to pursue MBA in finance, however in your free time you start reading various business magzines and newspapers like Economic times, Business line etc.
By this you will know about various financial terms and their relevant use, all this will be really useful for you once you pursue MBA in finance.
As per your query it seems that you wish to pursue MBA in finance so as per your profile I would suggest you to work for 2-3 years after completing your engineering and then opt for a full time MBA or PGDM program.
Please note that, the final selection in full time MBA or PGDM program is made on the basis of:
1. Education background of the students. i.e. 50% marks in graduation.
2. Score in various management entrance tests like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc
3. Performance in group discussions and personal interview.
4. Work experience if any.
5. Other activities like participating in various event like debates, quiz, extra curricular activities, etc.
Please browse through the link mentioned below to get detailed information regarding rankings of various B-schools in India offering MBA in finance.
Link: https://www.shiksha.com/top-mba-finance-colleges-in-india-rankingpage-9-2-0-0-0
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All the Best.