MSc Industrial Biotechnology

Master of Science in Industrial Biotechnology

M.Sc (Industrial Biotechnology) or Master of Science in Industrial Biotechnology is a Post-Graduate Industrial Management course. Industrial biotechnology is the application of biotechnology for industrial purposes, including manufacturing, alternative, and biomaterials. The Master of Science course in Industrial Biotechnology integrates several sciences such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Chemistry, Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Ecology, Cell Biology, Soil science, Bio-statistics, Plant Physiology, and Seed Technology.

The Master of Science course in the Industrial Biotechnology domain is an exciting and challenging career involving the use of living things in the industrial process with a lot of unexpected possibilities. Industrial Biotechnology uses enzymes and microorganisms to make products in sectors such as chemistry, food and feed, paper and pulp, textiles, and energy. The Master's degree course in Industrial Biotechnology is of two years duration and the syllabus is divided into four semesters.

M.Sc (Industrial Biotechnology) Eligibility

• B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent in Chemical Engineering / Biochemical Engineering / Industrial Biotech (BE) / Leather Technology / Pharmaceutical Technology / Food Technology / Dairy Technology / B.Pharma,  OR
• Master's Degree (Biotech) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent in Life Sciences / Botany / Zoology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Genetics / Physiology / Pharmacology / Biophysics are eligible to apply for M.Sc in Industrial Biotechnology.

M.Sc (Industrial Biotechnology) Syllabus

Syllabus of Industrial Biotechnology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc (Industrial Biotechnology) Colleges

• National Institute of Technology - NIT Tiruchirappalli, Thiruchirapalli
• Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai

M.Sc (Industrial Biotechnology) Course Suitability

• Industrial biotechnology deals with the production of chemical base materials and end products.
• It examines how biotechnology enables the use of renewable resources in the industry, thereby increasing efficiency, decreasing pollution, and reducing energy usage and waste production during various types of industrial processing.
• They can become teachers and lecturers in schools and colleges respectively; for becoming a permanent lecturer in college/universities only after completing the UGC-NET exam.

How is M.Sc (Industrial Biotechnology) Course Beneficial?

• The course is beneficial for individuals to develop a career in a number of related areas including pharmaceutical and fermentation industries, as well as recombinant DNA and microbial-related research laboratories.
• The candidates can found careers can be found with pharmaceutical companies, food manufacturing and processing industries, public funded laboratories, chemical, agriculture, environment control, waste management, energy, and allied industries.
• Biotechnologists can be employed in the areas of planning, production, and management of bioprocessing industries.

M.Sc (Industrial Biotechnology) Employment Areas

• Government & Private Sector
• Laboratories
• Management

M.Sc (Industrial Biotechnology) Job Types

• Biotechnologist
• Lab Technician
• Quality Control Officer
• Research Associate / Research Scientist
• Science Writer
• Sales Representative
• Teacher/Professor

Advanced Course in M.Sc (Industrial Biotechnology)

• Ph.D. (Industrial Biotechnology)