Which university is better for M.Sc. Biotechnology: Amity or L.P.U?

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Govinda Bhawsar · Answer

Hello there, Among the above mention colleges, you should definitely go for Amity University for M.Sc in terms of Placement, academic, atmosphere, campus crowd, surrounding, infrastructure, etc. Hence go for it. All the best.

preeti gogna · Answer

Hi Rajpreet, Amity is certainly one of the good universities. I can share with you the details of the biotechnology courses that LPU offers. 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. The course has a vast scope and after doing the course you can become - Forensic Science Technicians Medical Scientists Microbiologists Environmental Biotechnologist Geneticist Molecular Biotechnologist Epidemiologist R&D Scientist Biochemist Biophysicist Manufacturing Specialist Bioproduction Specialists Medical Technician and Clinical Lab Technologist Pharmaceutical Biotechnologist 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.

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. Being 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 you to get the clear picture regarding the offerings of LPU in this domain. In LPU the Bio-Tech. Department is regularly works on advanced research projects with novel ideas of applied value. Recently LPU researchers have managed to develop 100% natural fruit-flavoured chocolates with enhanced antioxidant properties through a novel method that has now been granted a patent by the Indian Patent Office. This invention actually does nullify the adverse effect of synthetic fruit flavours on consumers health (especially children). Thrust Areas of research: Plant Functional Genomics, Molecular Marker studies, Taxonomy and Phylogenetic analysis Not only research the highlights of the school includes : 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) 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. Developing 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). With the help of such advanced guidance, LPU Students are managed to be 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 !

Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Rajpreet, Both Amity and LPU are doing good in the education sector. But being an alumnus of LPU, I can only provide you with the details of LPU for M.Sc. In Biotechnology. At LPU M.Sc. In Biotechnology is an advanced course and helps students in making a career in R&D or get employed in companies like pharma and healthcare. Students who want to grab an opportunity to be associated with Science and technology and contribute to the medical and pharma sector can choose this Biotechnology course. The course will help students acquire skills and technologies associated with biological Science. Biotechnology is a type, of course, that should be typically taken by students who know what they are doing and who have the real intentions to study the course and get better in the subject. The faculty members at LPU are really cool in terms of their knowledge and the guidance they provide. You just have to speak out with the faculty about your interests and work on them. LPU has one of the best records for placements in the industry and continues to place its students in diverse industries and offers excellent student support services. State-of-the-Art infrastructure with fully wi-fi campus and seamless networking architecture in hostels, classes, canteens, common rooms, and sports areas. 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. For more details, you may refer to the LPU website. I hope this helps Good Luck!

Pratima Banerjee · Answer

Being an alumnae from Biotechnology division itself I can very well vouch of the curriculum, pedagogy and exponential opportunity one gets in M.Sc. Biotechnology from LPU no where you can get. I would like to pin few reasons why:- 1. Here the Research projects are in collaboration with national laboratories of India (NIPGR, New Delhi; CPRI, Shimla; NRCE, Hisar; IIWBR, Karnal; NIEBE, Kapurthala), Live projects for undergraduate students. 2. You get the opportunity of internship & placement in 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 3. Contemporary Curriculum- Instill advanced knowledge in the major areas of Biotechnology such as Animal Tissue Culture, Plant Tissue Culture, Microbiology, Genetics an Bioinformatics. 4. Innovative Pedagogy- Usage of demo kits in addition to animations, simulations, audio-visual aids, demonstrations provide interactive teaching methodology 5. Live projects spread across five semesters help develop research aptitude in students. Specializations 6. International Exposure Option : Student may be given an option to go for 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries or any other country as decided by the University subject to conditions. Other than these the university has state of art infrastructure for extensive lab work for Biotechnology. It encourages students in R&D and patent ship. Many of their students have even presented their research work abroad in Spain & Portuguese and have earned great laurels for the university too.

Avtar Dhillon · Answer

Amity or L. P. U both are good on their grounds but one could join Lovely Professional University because LPU focuses on the overall development of the students. Highly experienced faculty, academically excellent in terms of their educational background, research, and teaching. Research projects in collaboration with national laboratories of India (NIPGR, New Delhi; CPRI, Shimla; NRCE, Hisar; IIWBR, Karnal; NIEBE, Kapurthala), Live projects for undergraduate students. Various career aspects include Teaching in College, Junior/senior research fellow, Research posts in ICAR/CSIR labs, agriculture, quality assurance divisions in industries, Self Employed (Establishing small-scale industries Production of industrially important bioproducts such as enzymes, biofuels, etc. )Many companies like Biocon Pvt Ltd. , Panacea Biotech, ShantaBiotech, Syngene, Piramal Healthcare, Wockhardt Limited, Reddys Laboratories, Bharat Biotech, Himalaya Spring, Nectar Life sciences Pvt Ltd. , Alchemist Pvt Ltd, TranssasiaPvt Ltd, Life-cell International visit LPU for placements. For more details, check the LPU website.

Niharika Singh · Answer

Hi, I would recommend you join Lovely Professional University because LPU focuses on the overall development of the students. Highly experienced faculty, academically excellent in terms of their educational background, research, and teaching. Research projects in collaboration with national laboratories of India (NIPGR, New Delhi; CPRI, Shimla; NRCE, Hisar; IIWBR, Karnal; NIEBE, Kapurthala), Live projects for undergraduate students. Various career aspects include Teaching in College, Junior/senior research fellow, Research posts in ICAR/CSIR labs, agriculture, quality assurance divisions in industries, Self Employed (Establishing small-scale industries Production of industrially important bioproducts such as enzymes, biofuels, etc. )Many companies like Biocon Pvt Ltd. , Panacea Biotech, ShantaBiotech, Syngene, Piramal Healthcare, Wockhardt Limited, Reddys Laboratories, Bharat Biotech, Himalaya Spring, Nectar Life sciences Pvt Ltd. , Alchemist Pvt Ltd, TranssasiaPvt Ltd, Life-cell International visit LPU for placements. So, I would recommend you should join LPU. Thanks.

Lovely Professional University · Answer

LPU gives ample of opportunities to be eligible students. It is one of the best programmes in LPU having wonderful placements. Most of our students get placed in reputed companies with few opting for higher studies. The university puts its best efforts for the grooming of our students to get good placements. The curriculum incorporates specific courses (subjects) under the notion of Professional Enhancement Programs (PEP) in which the students are prepared to crack the placement processes. PEP classes start right away from the first semester itself in form of Communication Skills and continue till the final semester covering: Analytical Skills (Logic Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning)Quantitative Aptitude Skills. We are proud to have good placements. Check the link below for more insight about the course http://www.lpu.in/placements.php. Students also go for on-job training (OJT) where they are paid stipend too. LPU has highly qualified faculty from IITs, IIITs, and NITs etc.

Nitish Pahwa · Answer

Both universities are better, but if we talk about Infrastructure, Placements, faculty members, Outreach that is totally different from other universities. So, I would suggest you to enroll your course at LPU.

SAKSHI SINSINWAR · Answer

Amity University is a better option, as Amity has great options. As the infrastructure is great. Personal cabins at library, labs, and clean and nice classrooms. Faculty is hard working and supportive. Students are safe in the university. Amity University is better option among all. As, placements are also good.

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