Which course is better among B.Tech biotechnology and B.Sc. biotech? Can you suggest some top colleges for the same?

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Vibha Gupta · Answer

Both the programmes are good, however, B.Tech would be more suitable for the good prospective career. 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

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.

Sam Arora · Answer

Hello Pusan, As you may already know, B.Sc. Is 3 years (six semester) and B.Tech is 4 years (8 semester) programme. Comparatively B.Sc. Is much more relaxed than B.Tech. The amount of course work and lab work will be less in B.Sc. And you will be introduced to the core subjects right from the first year whereas in B.Tech, 1st year will have common engineering course work (Refer any university syllabus) with very little or no core subjects. From 2nd year there will be 6 or 7 course works and 3 or 4 lab works to complete in each semester. This can change from one university to another but it won't be less than that. Please see the list of some of the good institutes below as you asked: - -Birla College of Arts Science & Commerce, Thane -Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore -Lovely Professional University, Phagwara -Acharya's Bangalore Business School, Bangalore -Natubhai V Patel College of Pure and Applied Science, Anand, Gujarat. I hope this helps. Regards.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi Pusan, Both the programmes are good, however, B.Tech would be more suitable for the good prospective career. Both the programmes are good, however, B.Tech would be more suitable for the good prospective career. Clinical Research Organizations (CRO), research labs where you can work on different projects and can earn fat money. It is basically testing the safety & efficacy of innovated drug product on human beings before getting marketed. Biotech+Clinical research is a very good combination likewise Biotech + PGDMLT is also a superb combination. Clinical research gives you knowledge about what is ICH-GCP guidelines, GMP/GLP, invention of drug molecule, how to get approval for molecule & to conduct a trial, toxicity study, animal trials, documents required to conduct study, how to design trial like single/double blind/open labelled study, case-control/cohort study, phase I to phase IV trials which are firstly carried out on small number of patient, then to healthy volunteers, what are adverse reactions coming after giving test product, how to create a data, clinical data management, generating Case record forms for each participated individual and many more things. Bioinformatics mainly generates software tools to understand biological data. It is a combination of computer Science, maths, biology & engineering. Different databases are there like NCBI, Genebank, EMBL, DDBJ, UniProt, SWISSPROT, KEGG. With access to these databases (Nucleic acid & protein databases), you can match your test DNA sequence, find out % similarity, phylogenetic relationship, the 3D structure of drug/protein molecule, metabolic disorders, genetic diseases, mutations etc. You can catch up a job in research institute, pharma companies where they carry out drug designing, molecular docking etc. PG Diploma in Medical Lab Technology, Another good option is PGDMLT. All the best.

Rishi Ahuja · Answer

B.Tech Biotechnology programme is designed to meet the ever-changing scenario in the field of Biotechnology. JNU's major emphasis is on the practical knowledge, where students are trained in the field of Microbiology, Molecular and Recombinant DNA Technology, Bioprocess Engineering and Bioinformatics. Organization of seminars, workshops, industrial and institutional visits help the students to develop research temperament, orientation skills and to practically observe Biotechnological processes at Industrial level. Six months dissertation (Project Work) in last semester provides an opportunity for the students to work in emerging fields of Biotechnology and to get placed in core Biotech Industries. Apart from academics, participation in sports and extracurricular activities provides a holistic and enriching experience to students. Duration: 4 Years Eligibility: class 12th (PCM or PCB) (Physics and Mathematics) Selection Procedure: Entrance Test and Interview Visit: https://www.jnujaipur.ac.in.

Abhijeet Das · Answer

Hi Pushan, At the end, what is your aim out of doing the course matters? B.Sc is the best path if your aim is to be in the research or academic field, because the course is more focused in Pure Biology. Plus (B.Sc+M.Sc takes 5 years) so the 6th year you can join for Ph.D. B.Tech is best if your aim is to get an industrial job because when you go to engineering college most probably the only department with Biology involved will be biotech in the entire college. And engineering course is a mix of different courses, the initial year you will learn (Mech - ECE -Civil etc. ). But later it will be more of equipping your industrial knowledge in the last semesters it will be a mix of Biotech and Chemistry. Plus (B.Tech+ M.Tech takes 6years) so only in 7th year you can join for Ph.D. In Biotechnology with initial Bachelor's degree is just a basic knowledge so it is must to do a Masters. If you want to continue in the field irrespective of B.Sc. Or B.Tech.

Raj shakya · Answer

Hi, At the end, what is your aim out of doing the course matters? B.Sc is the best path, if your aim is to be in the research or academic field, because the course is more focused in Pure Biology. Plus (B.Sc+M.Sc takes 5 years) so the 6th year you can join for Ph.D, B.Tech is best if your aim is to get an industrial job because when you go to engineering college most probably the only department with Biology involved will be biotech in the entire college. And engineering course is a mix of different courses, the initial year you will learn (Mech - ECE -Civil etc. ). But, later it will be more of equipping your industrial knowledge in the last semesters it will be a mix of Biotech and Chemistry. Plus (B.Tech+ M.Tech takes 6years) so only in 7th year you can join for Ph.D. In Biotechnology with initial Bachelor's degree is just a basic knowledge so it is must to do a Masters. If you want to continue in the field irrespective of B.Sc or B.Tech.

Sunil Soni · Answer

B.Tech in biotechnology is a superior and higher engineering degree in comparison to B.Sc in biotechnology with wider and larger job opportunities.

jasveer singh · Answer

Hi, Biotechnology course for Plus Two students in the Science stream. Out of these 2, according to me B.Tech Biotech is good as it has a much good scope and jobs available than just simply B.Sc. In Biotech. B.Tech Biotech is more of a professional degree than just a B.Sc. Biotech degree. Pharmaceutical Consultant. Research Scientist. Business Developer. Biotechnologist. Clinical Technician. Software Developer. DNA Analyst. The top areas of research for the B.Sc. Biotechnology students are in Medical Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology, Environment Conservation and Biodiversity, and Genetics, to name a few.

arzoo malhotra · Answer

I would say Lovely Professional University is best for pursuing B.Tech in Biotechnology. If you're looking for quality education, good placements, exposure, and academics then LPU is the right place, it has all. I am saying this because one of my knowns is pursuing the same course from LPU and her experience is amazing. She told me faculty members work 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. 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 of plant and animal physiology. A few points told by my known who did her studies at LPU that will help you to make your decision: The course offers specializations in Dairy Technology, Fermentation Technology, and Bioinformatics. The curriculum offers a prime focus on fundamental and applied aspects of biotechnology. Students can get a foreign degree through international collaborations. In addition to core curricula, the course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. She said, specializations may be offered in Dairy Technology Fermentation Technology, or Molecular Biotechnology (subject to a 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 are 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. Hope this information is of some help! All the best!

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