Master of Science (MSc) Biotechnology is a postgraduate degree in life sciences. It has a duration of two years. Biotechnology is the branch of science that involves the application of biological processes in animals, plants, and micro-organisms in research, engineering, technology, medicine, and manufacturing to produce useful bioproducts. The course is usually taken after a three-year BSc graduate degree in science or life science subjects. The MSc Biotechnology course prepares candidates for application and research-based careers. The course emphasizes on the theoretical and practical fundamentals and applications of Biotechnology. It is an interdisciplinary subject and involves basic concepts of Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Important and useful concepts involving the application of biological products and resources in developing and designing new biological techniques, using renewable sources of energy, replacing non-renewable resources, manufacturing important antibiotics and enzymes, developing fast and advanced diagnostic kits, fermentation to produce useful products, and packaging and preservation of food resources are taught in the course. Students are prepared for roles in fermentation processes, antibiotic extraction and manufacture, enzyme extraction, recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering, pharmaceutical development, and nutraceuticals.
Subjects involved in MSc Biotechnology are core areas related to microbial strain development and improvement, waste water management and treatment, soil purification, nanotechnology, environmental conservation and technology, agricultural development, industrial technology, evolutionary and genetic techniques, strain enhancement and improvement, cell and molecular biology, immunology and diagnostics, genetics and genomes, proteomics, food technology and preservation, clinical standardization, enzymology, and antibiotic extraction and purification.
The course builds personal skills like communication, attention to detail, leadership, teamwork, logic, presentation, public demonstration and speaking, and analysis; and professional and social skills like planning and execution, problem-solving, research, critical thinking, analytical thinking, and reasoning.
SCOPE OF MSC BIOTECHNOLOGY
MSc Biotechnology graduates have many opportunities in the fields of Science, Research, and Technology. Students have many opportunities in different areas and sectors:
Research Scientist – in national laboratories and organizations like:
Indian Analytical Testing Laboratory
National Institute of Immunology
Indian Institute of Science
Indian Institute of Technology
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting And Diagnostics (CDFD)
Central Institute of Cotton Research
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
Food and Drug Toxicology Research Centre
All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health
Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD)
Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology
Central Avian Research Institute
National Brain Research Centre (NBRC)
Raja Ramanna Centre for advanced Technology (RRCAT)
National Centre for Cell Sciences
Indian Vaccines Corporation Limited
Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering
Research Associate/Analyst – in R&D institutes like:
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)
Regional Research Laboratory
Bose Institute
National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Anand Diagnostic Laboratory
Tuberculosis Research Centre
Central Agroforestry Research Institute
Bioline Pharma
Regional Medical Research Centre
National Academy of Agricultural Research & Management
Equinox Pharma
National Institute of Epidemiology
Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Consortium for Scientific Research (CSR)
Agharkar Research Institute (ARI)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
National Centre for Laboratory Animal Science
Centre for Research in Medical Entomology
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST)
National Institute of Virology
Research Assistant/Consultant – in laboratories and institutes associated with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) like:
Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB)
Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB)
National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST)
National Institute of Science (NIS)
Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH)
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB)
Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)
Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)
Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM)
Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS)
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR)
National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI)
National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR)
National Institute of Science, Technology & Development Studies (NISTADS)
Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)
Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO)
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB)
Research Officer – in agricultural and industrial research services
Teacher/Lecturer – in secondary and higher secondary schools, degree colleges, engineering colleges, and universities
Life Science Tutor – in reputed academic coaching institutes
Counsellor/Specialist – in assisting and guiding national research centers and organisations
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) – professional certifications in individual specializations are essential to have Senior Consultants and SMEs:
Environmental Biotechnology
Molecular and Cell Biology
Advanced Biological Chemistry
Genomics and Proteomics
Nano Biotechnology
Nutrigenomics
Industrial Biotechnology
Bioprocess Engineering
Stem Cell Technology
Genetic Engineering
Fermentation Technology
Biochemical and Biophysical Techniques
Regenerative Medicine
Enzyme Technology
Food Technology
Medical Biotechnology
Cancer Biology
Further Studies – higher education in individual specializations ensures increased exposure and work experience. This can be achieved through:
MPhil in Biotechnology
PhD in Biotechnology
Fellowship in Biotechnology
MBA in Biotechnology or Health (Pharmaceuticals) or Consultancy
PGDM
Diploma in subjects like Genetic Engineering, Medical Biotechnology, or Agricultural Biotechnology
Increased work experience ensures high-paying salary and job satisfaction. With work experience, an individual’s salary increases to 15 LPA to 18 LPA with added benefits.
COLLEGE PLACEMENT AND RECRUITMENT
Different colleges offer placement opportunities to candidates to ensure that every deserving candidate receives recognition. This ensures that qualified graduates transform into important resources for the development and success of the country’s economy. Excellent placement opportunities are provided:
Keeping in mind the dynamic future needs of India
Careful selection processes to ensure that the IDEAL candidate is provided an opportunity
Continuous Education, Research & Development areas to identify talent and apply them in the perfect career opening
Skills and certifications in addition to academic record to ensure a balance between education and practical research
Diverse real-world internships and projects to guarantee practical exposure
Inter-disciplinary exposure – to provide a variety of experience and practical knowledge
Counsellors that effectively strike a match between recruiter expectations and student potential
Student employability enhancement through workshops, alumni talks, guest lectures, and certification courses
Pre-Placement Talks to ensure prior preparation and methodical Placement procedure
Resume Verification – to ensure that a student’s CVs and resumes are of high standard
Group Discussion/Personal Interview workshops – to ensure thorough preparation before campus interviews
Mock Interviews – to ensure students are prepared to face important CEOs and Managers
CAREER AREAS
Multiple career opportunities are available in public and private academic institutions, research laboratories, atomic and space organizations, clinical research centers, meteorology departments, telecommunication organisations, manufacturing companies, pharmaceutical marketing companies, CROs, corporates, MNCs, and medical industries. Potential career roles:
Teacher
Research Scientist
Lecturer/Professor
Biotechnologist
Research Analyst
Consultant
Online Tutor
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Biotechnology Project Mentor
Lab Assistant
Training Manager
Auditor
Research Associate
Junior Research Fellow
Research Scientist
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Control Manager
Research Biochemist
Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Clinical Reviewer
Clinical Data Manager
Medical Coder
Biomedical Scientist
Medical Technologists
Food Technologist
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Scientific Laboratory Technician
Physician Associate
Lab Technician
Marketing Manager
Medical Representative
Capitalist Analyst
Business Development Manager
Chemical Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Safety Specialist
Medical Device Manufacturer
RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES
MSc Biotechnology post graduates can find employment opportunities in many public and private companies, hospitals, academic institutions, pharmaceutical MNCs, manufacturing companies, product packaging centres, nursing homes, diagnostic centres, and clinical testing centres. Popular recruiters are:
Schools
Colleges
Research Centers
Abbott Laboratories
Baxter Research
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Johnson & Johnson
Infosys
Zydus Cadila
Accenture
Cipla Inc.
Biocon
Dr. Reddy Laboratory (DRL)
Ranbaxy Laboratories
Wockhardt Ltd.
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
Quintiles Inc.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Lupin Limited
Sciformix
Emcure
Cognizant
Merck
Bioceramics Limited
Invitrogen
GlaxoSmithKline
Reliance Life Sciences
Torrent Pharma
Pfizer
Syngene
Wipro
Syneos Health
Capgemini
Novartis
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
Siron Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Lakshmi Life Sciences Ltd.
Jubilant Life Sciences
CONCLUSION
An MSc Biotechnology degree is a popular and renowned natural science post graduate course recognized throughout the world. The two-year course is structured to prepare students for a career in research and development. The course curriculum consists of theoretical concepts, practical experiments, skill-building programs, and certification courses that create a balance between academics and practical exposure. This degree is available for students all over India and admission depends on Bachelor’s degree performance, previous academic record, qualifying entrance examinations, and additional certifications. Multiple assistant, internship, project, and career opportunities are available in different public and private sector departments, businesses, and companies after successful completion of the course.
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