About the course
The M. Tech Biotechnology programme is supported by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, from 1986 onwards. It is a two year inter-disciplinary course with three semesters of course work and final semester Project Work. Admission to the M.
With a focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, the program prepares students for impactful careers in industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and environmental science.
State-of-the-art labs and research opportunities allow students to develop innovative solutions to global challenges. Graduates are well-equipped to contribute to scientific research, industry advancements, and biotechnology-based entrepreneurship.
The objective of the program is to impart knowledge, with an emphasis on gene cloning, genomics, proteomics, and other basic molecular techniques.
Eligibility
- Completion of 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects.
- Students who are willing to take admission in this course must have a Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent (in the related stream) from a recognized university in which they must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate..
- SC/ ST students have a relaxation of 5% in the minimum aggregate.
Why to study ME/MTech BioTechnology
- It provides higher earning potential, access to industry networking opportunities, cutting-edge knowledge and skills, and flexibility and diversity regarding one's career
- A master's degree in biotech is becoming increasingly important in the continuously evolving and highly competitive biotechnology industry.
- The primary objective of biotechnology is to create new products from biological systems that cannot be created by other manufacturing processes.
- A person with a degree in Biotechnology can be a genetic researcher, geneticist, bioinformatician, molecular biologist, or other similar jobs.
- The course offers diverse career opportunities. MTech Biotechnology degree holders can easily expect an average salary of INR 6,00,000 to 10,00,000 per annum. Apart from seeking jobs, students can also choose to pursue much higher education in their respective field.
Scope of ME/MTech BioTechnology
- There is a lot of scope for aspirants who pursue MTech Biotechnology as they can apply in the areas of medicine, technology, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.
Researchers are also in demand in India as well as internationally and often get funding to pursue their research. As we highlighted before, people can get jobs in the public and private sectors. - Career opportunities in Biotechnology are vast with the growth of the pharma industry. People who pursue Biotechnology take up jobs as biomedical engineers, biochemists, microbiologists, medical scientists, in process development or as clinical technicians as well.
- At present, Biotechnology is said to be one of the most recession-proof careers. Also, the jobs in healthcare are much more secure than in other companies, especially in the private sector.
- Biotechnology professionals can work for various industries and sectors. They can contribute to diverse areas including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, cell biology, environmental application, farming, etc.
Top 10 colleges in India
| S.NO | NAME OF THE COLLEGE | NO.OF SEATS | AVERAGE PACKAGE | PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology ,Madras | 15 | Rs.21,48,000 avg | Chennai,TamilNadu |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Technology ,Kharagpur | 29 | 2,60,00,000 (highest) | Kharagpur,West Bengal |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Technology[BHU], Varanasi | 12 | 31lakhs avg | Varanasi, Uttar Pradhesh |
| 4 | College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai | 25 | Rs.7lakhs avg | Chennai,TamilNadu |
| 5 | IIT GUWAHATI | 54 | Rs.2,40,00,000(highest) | Guwahati,Assam |
| 6 | National Institue of Technology -Surathkal | 27 | Rs.18,26,000 avg | Surathkal,Karnataka |
| 7 | NIT Warangal | 20 | Rs.15,60,000 avg | Warangal,Telangana |
| 8 | Institute of Engineering and Technology | 18 | Rs.8.80 lakhs avg | Lucknow,Uttar Pradesh |
| 9 | IIT Mandi | 19 | Rs.25 lakhs avg | Mandi,Himachal Pradesh |
| 10 | National Institute of technology,Rourkela | 25 | Rs.13,89,000 avg | Rourkela,Odisha |
Syllabus of the course
YEAR 1
| SEM 1 | SEM 2 |
|---|---|
| Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals | Molecular Biology |
| Cell Biology | Recombinant DNA Technology |
| Biochemistry | Immunology and Immunotechnology |
| Microbiology and Microbial Genetics | Analysis, Diagnostics and Cell Based Screening |
| Spectral Analysis | Sequence Analysis |
| Separation Techniques | Seminar |
| Biostatistics | General Lab Experience in the Area of Specialization |
| Seminar | -- |
| General Laboratory Experience | -- |
YEAR 2
| SEM 3 | SEM 4 |
|---|---|
| Synopsis | Thesis |
| Presentation | Defence of Thesis |
Fees Structure
| TYPE OF QUOTA | AVERAGE FEES PER YEAR |
|---|---|
| Government Quota | ₹30,000 to ₹1,00,000 |
| Management Quota | ₹2,00,000 to ₹6,00,000 |
Job Roles
- - Research Scientist: Work on developing new products, processes, and technologies in biotechnology .
- - Research Analyst: Analyze data and research findings to inform business decisions or policy developments.
- - Biotechnology Instructor: Teach biotechnology courses at academic institutions.
- - Associate Scientist: Assist in laboratory research, experimentation, and data analysis.
- - Production Chemist: Oversee the production of biotechnology products, ensuring quality and safety standards.
- - Biotechnology Researcher: Conduct research in biotechnology and contribute to the development of new technologies and products.
- - Vaccine Analyst Executive: Oversee the development, production, and distribution of vaccines.