M.Tech. (Hons.) (Biotechnology)
Master of Technology Honors in Biotechnology

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M.Tech. (Hons.) Biotechnology or Master of Technology (Hons.) Biotechnology is a postgraduate Biotechnology course. Biotechnology is the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes. The course involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring bio-products.  The program provides students with an advanced scientific education and prepares them scientifically for diverse careers in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical industries. Subjects studied under this degree are Microbiology, Bio- chemistry, molecular biology, unit operations, Biostatistics, Biophysics, Genetic engineering, plant and animal tissue culture.

M.Tech. (Hons.) Biotechnology Eligibility

• B.E. / B.Tech. or any other equivalent qualification in relevant subject with minimum 60% marks.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.Tech. (Hons.) Biotechnology Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

M.Tech. (Hons.) Biotechnology College

• Birsa Agricultural University

M.Tech. (Hons.) Biotechnology Course Suitability

• The program provides not only the opportunity for extensive, cutting edge scientific training, but also the opportunity to examine the legal, social, and economical sides of biotech.
• Course helps to improve the quality of seeds, insecticides and fertilizers. Environmental biotechnology helps in pollution control and waste management.
• They should have the ability to work independently, ability to use computers in work, certain skill of problem solving, information technology skill, analyzing and interpreting skills.
• Candidates should be patient by nature, able to work neatly and accurately and have a flair for laboratory work.

How is M.Tech. (Hons.) Biotechnology Beneficial?

• They can have careers related to technical roles in the biotechnology industry and progress rapidly to managerial positions.
• Biotechnology engineers are employed in the environmental sector for bio-treatment and bioremediation of various kinds of wastes.
• They can work in industries producing food, chemicals, bio-processed products etc.
• Some industries employ biotechnologists in their marketing department to develop business in the sector where their product would be most required.
• Course is also beneficial for further studies such as M.Phil, Ph.D. etc.

M.Tech. (Hons.) Biotechnology Job Types

• Laboratory Assistant - Biotechnology
• Professor / Associate Professor - Biotechnology
• Executive - Biotechnology
• Lecturer - Biotechnology
• Biotechnology Expert
• Instructor / Assistant Instructor - Biotechnology
• Business Development Executive - Biotechnology
• Sales Manager - Biotechnology Products
• Marketing Executive Trainee

Advance Courses in (Hons.) Biotechnology

• M.Phil. (Biotechnology)
• Ph.D. (Biotechnology)