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B.Sc Biotechnology Degree - The Who, What, Why, Where and How?

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Akash Gupta

Right from the breakthroughs in stem cell engineering to disease diagnosis, Biotechnology offers numerous career opportunities. The 3-year undergraduate course helps students to learn the utilization of technology to develop necessary products from living organisms. Here's a brief about the program! 


Why Pursue B.SC Biotechnology? 

BSc Biotechnology holds lucrative career opportunities globally. Here are a few reasons why individuals should pursue the course.


  • Upon completion, graduates will have excellent skills to excel in Bioinformatics and Computer-Assisted Research and Analysis helping to land phenomenal career prospects ahead. 
  • The course helps graduates grab the skills to excel in the positions of administration and management. 
  • The average annual salary that a BSc Biotechnology Graduate can obtain ranges between INR 3,00,000 to INR 8,00,000 initially. 


Course Subjects 

There is a range of subjects that candidates will study in the course. From the main biology subjects to the ones related to microbiology and genetics, below is a comprehensive list of BSc Biotechnology subjects. 


  • Bioinformatics
  • Animal and Plant Physiology
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Introduction to Chemistry
  • Microbial Diversity
  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Cell Biology and Genetics
  • Biomathematics
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • Biophysics


Who Should Pursue This Course? 

This course is suitable for candidates- 


  • Holding a genuine interest in genetics 
  • Who are enthusiastic about research 
  • Having the interest to work in the space of developing vaccines and drugs 
  • Who are working professionals (they can pursue the course in part-time or distance mode) 

 

Top Colleges Offering BSc Biotechnology Program 

Below is a list of some of the top colleges/universities offering BSc Biotechnology in India. 


  • Amity University 
  • Manipal School of Life Sciences (MSLS)
  • Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) 
  • Adamas University 
  • Vellore Institute of Technology


Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria to pursue this course is, 


  • Aspirants should pass out with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as core subjects in 10th and 12th grade. 
  • Candidates must score a minimum of 50% aggregate overall and 60% in the core subjects. (45% overall for SC/ST candidates). 
  • Both PCB and PCM candidates can apply. 


Admission Process 

The course admission is strictly obtained based on the marks secured by the candidate at the higher secondary level. However, several top BSc Biotechnology colleges conduct special entrance tests to grant admission to the program. Later, this process is followed by a personal interview session for final approval. To name a few, JMI Entrance Exam, KCET, DUET, KIITEE, etc. are the top entrance exams for BSc in Biotechnology. 


Conclusion 

If you are thinking of pursuing the course, don't hesitate. The near future is waiting with plenty of opportunities for you.

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