ME Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology

Master of Engineering in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology

M.E (Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology) or Master of Engineering in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology is a two-year Post-Graduate Biomedical Engineering course. The Master of Engineering degree program in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology programs deals with problems involved in the economic processing and manufacturing of products of economic importance by effectively utilizing renewable resources of biological origin and bioinformatics originating from genomic and proteomic information.

The Master of Engineering course in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology focuses on several important tools such as innovative processes and separation techniques, biological engineering, biotechnology, catalytic engineering, and polymers, including chemical process safety. Biotechnology is the utilization of microorganisms, for example, yeasts or bacteria as well as biological substances for performing certain manufacturing or industrial processes. The Master of Engineering course in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology covers an area of biochemical engineering, food technology, advanced genetic engineering, advanced protein engineering, Enzyme technology, Animal and plant Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.

M.E (Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology) Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have a BE / B.Tech degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor's.
• Some of the very reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.E (Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology) Syllabus

Syllabus of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.E (Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology) College

• Shivaji University, Kolhapur

M.E (Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology) Course Suitability

• Students should possess good communication skills both written and verbal and a keen interest in biology as well as mathematics is a must.
• Those who want to become teachers, lecturers/professors after having passed their post-graduation degree plus other qualifications such as the NET exam, which is compulsory at the college/university level; also, are capable of this course.
• They should have the ability to work as part of a team, creativity, and an analytical bend of mind are some of the other personal skills counted for this career.

How is the M.E (Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology) Course Beneficial?

• This degree course enables the students to go for various lab technician jobs that include cleaning and maintaining equipment used by scientists and working on the various pieces of lab equipment as instructed.
• It is beneficial to equip its graduates to meet challenges in biotech industries, while at the same time preparing them for research in frontier areas of Biotechnology.
• Candidates can go for the Research and Development field; then becoming a Research Associate can provide an interesting career that allows you to carry out experiments under the instruction of established Scientists.

M.E (Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology) Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Drug Manufacturing Companies
• Fertilizer Companies
• Hospital Labs
• Research & Development Centres

M.E (Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology) Job Types

• Assistant Engineer
• Development & Test Engineer
• Executive Engineer
• Engineering Technologist
• Independent Consultant
• Junior Engineer
• Professor
• Product Development Engineer
• Research Associate
• Registered Engineering Technician
• Scientific Officer
• Wastewater Process Engineer

Advanced Course in M.E (Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology)

• Ph.D