BSc Agricultural Biotechnology

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology

B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) or Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology is a four-year Under-Graduate Agriculture course. Agricultural Biotechnology covers the study of the concepts, methods, and a range of tools employed to understand and manipulate the genetic make-up of organisms to increase the production or processing of agricultural products.

The degree course in Agricultural Biotechnology covers the study of topics like Crop and Plant biotechnology, crop yield, the reduced vulnerability of crops to environmental stresses, increased nutritional qualities and improved taste, texture, and appearance of food, reduced dependence on fertilizers, pesticides, and other agrochemicals, biofuels, plant and animal breeding, cell structure and physiological processes, photosynthesis, genetic engineering for crop improvement, etc. Green biotechnology is the name given to biotechnology applied to agricultural processes. The duration of the Agricultural Biotechnology course is four years and it is career orienting in nature.

B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized Board
• 10+2 class must be qualified with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects mandatorily
• Some reputed colleges and institutes demand a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 as qualifying criteria to secure admission 
• Also, a few of the very reputed colleges and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission to a degree course. Selection is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e., total marks aggregated in the final exams of 10+2 and the entrance exam.

B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) Syllabus

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

B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) Colleges

• University of Agricultural Sciences - Bangalore, Bangalore
• College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ahmednagar

B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) Course Suitability

• Candidates must have proficiency in nucleic acid techniques, including the ability to determine specific DNA sequences. 
• Other skills include communication, safety, basic lab skills, basic microbiology, cell biology techniques, quality control, nucleic acid techniques, protein techniques, regulatory compliance, greenhouse/growth chamber, plant field trials, and animal care and field trials. 
• They should be able to acquire and record information, including the ability to recognize unexpected results, document activities immediately, and forward information appropriately. 
• Those who want to go for higher degrees also are suitable for the course.

How is the B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) Course Beneficial?

• The study of the degree course in B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) can be used to address problems in all areas of agricultural production and processing and improve upon the uses of biotechnology in crops, livestock, fisheries, and forestry. 
• Sc. (Agricultural Biotechnology) degree holders can further aid in developing new methods and advancements in providing pest control that is better for our environment. 
• Agricultural Biotechnologists can work to develop high-yielding, disease-resistant plants, flowers, and vegetables with longer shelf life and nutritious food with the minimum use of chemical pesticides.

B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) Employment Areas

• Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology, Hyderabad
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• National Chemical Laboratory, Pune
• National Environment Research Institute, Nagpur
• National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi
• Tata Energy Research Institute, New Delhi

B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) Job Types

• Application Support Specialist
• Asst. Accounts Manager
• Consultant Secondary Agriculture
• Finance & Accounts Head
• Human Resource Assistant
• Research & Development Associate
• Sales/Marketing/Business Development Executive
• Teacher
• Technical/Marketing Executive

Advanced Courses in B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology)

• M.Sc