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Career Prospects in B.Sc Biotechnology in India

Biotechnology is one of the multi disciplinary fields with great demand in various applications in the field of research and development. B.Sc in Biotechnology is one of the common courses offered by most of the colleges. Pursuing various higher study options like M.Sc, M.Phil, and PhD will improve the chances for B.Sc Biotechnology graduates to find better job opportunities.


B.Sc in Biotechnology course offered by most of the universities
This is now a common course, which is offered by most of the universities. Some of the universities and colleges are:
  • Garden City College of Science and Management Studies
  • Birla College of Arts Commerce & Science
  • Bharati Vidyapeeth University
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  • C.M.S.College
  • C.T. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Bangalore City College
  • I.I.M.T. College of Science and Technology
  • Hindustan College of Arts and Science
  • I.E.T. Biotechnology Institute
  • Indira Gandhi College of Arts and Science
  • Patna University
  • Periyar University
  • Christ College
  • Presidency College
  • Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology
  • University of Lucknow
  • V.E.L.S. University
  • Christ University
  • City College
  • Cochin University of Science and Technology
Higher Study options after B.Sc in Biotechnology
  • Master of Science in Biotechnology
  • Master of Philosophy in Biotechnology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology
  • Master of Science in Industrial Biotechnology
  • Master of Science in Marine Biotechnology
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
  • Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology
  • Master of Science in Plant Biotechnology
  • Master of Business administration
Career Prospects after B.Sc in Biotechnology
B.Sc in Biotechnology graduates has a good career in various sectors. The job prospects are not limited to the field of Biotechnology but also in various allied fields. Experts in the field are of great demand in areas of agriculture, animal husbandry and also in health care. Other than these the most common career areas for these graduates include:
  • Bio Fertilizer Industry
  • Research Organizations
  • Agro Based Industries
  • Aquaculture Industries
  • Bioinformatics sector
  • Environmental Units
  • Crop Production Units
  • Marine Biotechnology Units
  • Food Processing Industries
  • National Bio-resource Development Firms
  • Chemical Industries
  • Colleges and Universities
B.Sc in Biotechnology graduates can expect a remuneration of around Rs.25000/- per month in reputed organizations. With sufficient exposure in these areas they can earn even more. Various organizations abroad also offer different career opportunities for these graduates and offer good salary packages of around Rs.45000/- per month