What are the future aspects and job prospects in B.Sc. biotechnology?

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Vibha Gupta · Answer

LPU has developed extensive research facilities and infrastructure to sustain the teaching and research activities. The innovative educational programme lays an emphasis on developing an analytical approach, built upon a robust knowledge intensive foundation. The graduates of the Department of Biotechnology and biosciences are essentially taught with a strong multidisciplinary approach, being trained in both applied biological sciences and applications through a rigorous curriculum, augmented by hands-on experience during internships. They are thus well trained to handle various assignments required by the industry and are well-equipped to diversify into various disciplines. Scope is in the field of health, Pharmaceutical Sectors, Agriculture field, Many government. Jobs and private as well, Research position in several government. Institutions Many companies 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 visit LPU for placements. The average packages lie between 4.5 to 6 LPA.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Dear Abhishek, This field, the careers in it and the functional areas are just integral in getting a meaningful biotechnology product to market. These areas include: Research and development Software engineering Quality assurance/regulatory affairs Project management Clinical research Government (policy making) Manufacturing Business management Food, animal, and environmental Science Sales and technical support Biotechnology as a field and its knowledge has applications in many industries, so the specialist professionals can choose to work for a variety of organizations be it government agencies or private companies, regulatory bodies, or clinical laboratories. Biotechnology employers range in size and type from small start-ups to global pharmaceutical leaders There are some extraordinary developments happening in the field, including industrial disease treatment, gene therapy, personalized medicine and even hazardous waste control. But whats most exciting about the industry, is that no matter what you are doing in it, you can truly have an impact on the world around you. In-Demand Biotechnology Careers Biomedical Engineer Biochemist Medical Scientist Biological/Clinical Technician Microbiologist Process Development Scientist Bio-manufacturing Specialists Business Development Manager Director of Product Strategy/Commercialization A solid educational foundation rooted in Science and its related coursework is perhaps the most critical point in making a career. The advanced programs, such as a B.Tech in Biotech or maybe Master of Science in Biotechnology, can enable you to go for the chances to explore the many avenues you can take in your career You must look for a degree programme that will give you the opportunity to get hands-on experience by way of internships, live projects, consultancies and OJTs etc. It will help you understand the accountability and responsibility of a real-world company, where its about owning the projects or processes. The field is dynamic, new skills, new technologies, new challenges, new competition are order of the day. Be adaptive to changes in the industry. There are many great universities curating various programs in the field of Biotechnology like : Older IITs, JNU, BHU, Calcutta University, Jadavpur University, University of Hyderabad, Lovely Professional University etc. Hope this helps DVD.

Deepayan Dey · Answer

Biotechnology is the growing field in India, so prospect is good. But, you can also opt for Masters after taking some experience.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi Abhishek, You Can make ample of opportunities in the following fields after completing B.Sc in medical biotechnology: Private sector: 1. Biotechnology. 2. Chemical manufacturing companies. 3. Food and drink. 4. Medical instrument companies. 5. Health and beauty care. 6. Research companies and laboratories. Public sector: 1. Agriculture and fisheries 2. Blood services 3. Cancer research 4. Environmental pollution control. 5. Forensic Science 6. Hospitals 7. Public health entities/ laboratories. Job profiles: 1. Biologist 2. Chemical examiner 3. Clinical/food /forensic/biomedical scientist (if you pursue or complete P. hD). 4. Research associates/officer. All the best.

Ankit Kumar · Answer

There are several fields where a B.Sc. Biotechnology graduates can work. These include hospitals, pharmaceuticals, food production firms, clinical research firms, laboratories and consultation agencies.

Rocky Singh · Answer

Check the link of IMS Ghaziabad University Courses Campus to know more about the B.Sc. In Biotechnology and its future prospects https://www.shiksha.com/college/ims-ghaziabad-university-courses-campus-49334/course-bachelor-of-business-administration-bba-265687.

preeti gogna · Answer

B.Sc. Biotechnology can get you a job of : Research Fellow Clinical Research Associate Clinical Research Manager Associate Professor Project Assistant Biostatistician Biomedical Engineer Biochemist Medical Scientist Food Scientist and Technologist Microbiologist Animal Biotechnologist Biotechnology is a popular programme at LPU. The university offers placement opportunities in the fields of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, healthcare, food processing, nutrition etc. 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. One of India's Best Biotechnology college in India, 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 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.Tech Biotechnology students is INR 2.9 LPA. The highest package offered to the students is INR 5.5 LPA. Students who have graduated with B.Tech Biotechnology degree from LPU receive 100% placements.

Navneet Kaur · Answer

There is an immense career scope in Biotechnology and some of the major job opportunities in Biotechnology include, Forensic Science Technicians, Medical Scientists, Microbiologists, Environmental Biotechnologist, Geneticist, Molecular Biotechnologist, Epidemiologist, R&D Scientist, Biochemist, Biophysicist, 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. Few points told by my known who did her studies from LPU that will help you to make your decision: 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) 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 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. 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 deptt also inculcates entrepreneurship opportunities to build job providers of the future.

Sunita Singh · Answer

Biotechnology will be a survival tool in the coming years with the increasing number of lethal diseases and pandemics. Also with the world population over 9million, we will need new technologies in the agriculture sectors. All in all, Biotechnology has a significant role in the future. 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. Few points told by my known who did her studies from LPU that will help you to make your decision: 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) 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 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. 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 deptt also inculcates entrepreneurship opportunities to build job providers of the future. Companies like Panacea biotech, Dalmia healthcare, Root anaylsis, Cactus (and the list goes on) visit the campus every year.

Rajdeep Sharma · Answer

As per my analysis, due to recent advancement in the field of Bio-Technology, the Molecular Biology and genetic engineering domain promises to create a research oriented and placement oriented environment. 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). So it's quite evident that, there are definitely multiple career pathways available & to grab any one of these one must gone through Quality Education from Best University. I may not be able to clarify the offerings of other Universities in this regard, 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 Unique features: Research projects in collaboration with national laboratories of India (NIPGR, New Delhi; CPRI, Shimla; NRCE, Hisar; IIWBR, Karnal; NIEBE, Kpurthala), Live projects for undergraduate students. Innovative Pedagogy: Academic tasks such Class Participation, Design Problem, Term Paper, Assignment, Live examples, AV-aids. Test and Quiz based on various competitive examinations. Case studies on Current research scenario. Last Years placement Record of B.Sc. Bio-Tech (till date - in spite of Pandemic Situation) - Offered : 10 LPA (Think & Learn) Placement session is still LIVE 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 helps !

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