MTech (BPT)

Master of Technology in Bioprocess Technology

M.Tech (BPT) or Master of Technology in Bioprocess Technology is a two-year postgraduate Biotechnology Course. The Master of Technology course in Bioprocess Technology covers applied biology & biochemistry, molecular biology, and biomolecular engineering, biocatalysis & biotransformation, combinatorial chemistry, microbiology & metabolic engineering, pharmaceutics & biomaterials, bioprocess control & system engineering, bioseparation, biosensor & bioelectronics, cell culture engineering, environmental biotechnology, food tech-neology, and nano-biotechnology. The Master of Technology degree program in Bioprocess Technology provides many career opportunities after its successful completion in both government and private fields.

M.Tech (BPT) Eligibility

• The candidate should have passed the degree of Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, B.Pharmacy, BE / BTech in Chemical Engineering / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Food Biotechnology / Fermentation Technology / Green Technology of the University of Mumbai. OR
• B.Pharmacy, BE / BTech in Chemical Engineering / Pharmaceuticals/ Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Food Biotechnology / Fermentation Technology / Green Technology of any equivalent examination of a post-HSC 4-year degree course of a University recognized by the UGC / AICTE / DBT and of any national/Indian Institute of Technology, with first-class (that is, 60% of the marks in aggregate or equivalent grade average) (55% for the backward class candidates only from Maharashtra State).
• Admissions will be done strictly based on merit in the valid GATE / GPAT score and performance at the written test conducted at the UICT / ICT.

M.Tech (BPT) Syllabus

Syllabus of Bioprocess Technology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Tech (BPT) Colleges

• Institute of Chemical Technology - ICT, Mumbai

M.Tech (BPT) Course Suitability

• Candidates who want to develop their knowledge and appreciation of the conceptual and factual bases for bioprocess design and operation also are suitable for it. 
• Applicants willing to develop an understanding of bio-processing, particularly the structures, roles and experimental methods associated with biopharmaceuticals, their analysis, production methods, and technology for monitoring and control of bioprocesses can go the course.

How is M.Tech (BPT) Course Beneficial?

• The course is beneficial to update and upgrade the knowledge, understanding, and skills of graduates who are interested in pursuing or are currently working in the Biopharmaceutical industry. 
• After the course candidates should be able to perform molecular biology procedures for use in quality control, research, product development, or manufacturing in a biotechnology environment. 
• They can also seek employment as process engineers and quality control managers with biotech or pharmaceutical industries, chemical/agriculture, and allied industries.

M.Tech (BPT) Course Employment Areas

• Bincon India Limited
• Colleges & Universities
• Hindustan Lever Ltd.
• Hindustan Antibiotics
• Indian Vaccines Corporation
• Indo American Hybrid Seeds
• Research and Development Organisations
• Sun Pharma
• Thapar Group

M.Tech (BPT) Course Job Types

• Associate Plant Manager
• Bio-Process Specialist
• Lecturer/Professor
• Processing Plant Engineer
• Research Associate
• Technical Manager
• Utility & Piping Engineer

Advanced Course in M.Tech (BPT)

• Ph.D. (Bioprocess Technology)