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1)
After B.Sc Biotechnology you may opt for courses such as :
-M.Sc in Biotechnology
-M.Tech 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.
Choose a course which matches your interest and skills as it will help you to achieve your long term career goal.
2)
Some of the universities offering Biotechnology are :
-Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology
-School of Life Sciences
-National Dairy Research Institute
-Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai
-University School of Biotechnology
-Madras Veterinary College
-University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Punjab University
-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
-University of Pune
-Anna University
While selecting the best, you need to check some of the important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
3)
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.
4)
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

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