A HELPFUL GUIDE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDENTS

A GUIDE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDENT

As a biotechnology student I can totally understand your concern. As biotech is not a very well promoted stream amidst the sea of Engineers and doctors produced in our country, it can be a very confusing option. But if you do biotechnology, you’ll sort of be both. Now, I dont mean to scare you. Biotechnology is the science of modifying, bettering or altering basic life forms for the welfare of the environment and industry. Biotech is one of the most diverse fields as it open numerous options in biological research sciences that you can pursue. When it comes to the introduction and concept of biotechnology there are several fields within -

• Medical Biotechnology
• Agricultural biotechnology
• Food biotechnology
• Industrial biotechnology
• Chemical biotechnology
• Plant biotechnology
• Animal biotechnology
• Marine biotechnology
• Molecular biotechnology
• Environmental biotechnology

All these streams further have various disciplines that you can major in or pursue for masters, PhD. Biotechnology is one of the faster growing technical fields in the world right now . Because its a rapidly accelerating industry, it requires young and talented scientists to take hold. For example - the production of biotech related scientists is not very abundant but since there is appreciation for the Indian brain and talent, many european companies are looking for such scientists. As biotechnology is the most frequently evolving field, it requires a biotechnologist to be in constant touch with the recent findings and mad observation and speculatory skills. In india however, this field is still learning how to walk. Which is why Indian students hesitate in pursuing it. But in my opinion, if you are into medical research , biotechnology will open a thousand doors for you. The scope is very high in european countries and now they are heavily employing Indian graduates as well as accepting us in their universities for Mres(masters of research) and PhD.

Graduation wise - there are two undergraduate degrees offered in India for Biotechnology.

Btech biotechnology i.e engineering.

BSc. Biotechnology i.e research

Biotechnology requires absolute dedication and a zest for performing breakthrough research and ofcourse a passion for science that promotes a vision to create a better society and help people. These qualities you must possess for only then you can provide and serve the research community in the best way you can.

Some of the best colleges for BSc are -

• Manipal University, School of Life Sciences, Karnataka.
• Ahmedabad University, School of life sciences, Gujarat
• Amity , Gurgaon
• Amity, Noida
• Oxford Bangalore

For Btech. , many government and private colleges provide Btech degrees in biotechnology.

You must be careful with the kind of course content your choice of college provides if you wish to pursue masters and reseach abroad.

You can begin with these colleges, do a little digging of your own. Decide and be absolutely dedicated. As a biotechnologist you will be creating hope for the world and it must be prepared with utter perfection.

Best of luck.

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