M. SC Biotechnology Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• M.Sc. in Biotechnology is a 2 years and 4 semesters programme. It is a postgraduate level course which aims to produce trained and skilled biotechnologists who can fulfils the industry requirement. The course fee varies from institution to institution. In India, most of the colleges charge INR 2 lac for this course.
• In Biotechnology, the concepts of both biology and technology are puts together. Biotechnology involves the use of living organisms in agriculture, medical, pharmaceutical, heath care, food processing to produce the useful products for human welfare.Students are specifically prepared for research and development industry.
• The course curriculum includes core as well as elective subjects. Some of the subjects covered in M.Sc. biotechnology are mentioned below:

•    Applied Biostatistics for Biotechnologists
•    Advanced Plant Physiology
•    Advanced Genetics
•    Bioinformatics
•    Molecular Cell Biology
•    Advanced Immunology
•    Genomics and Proteomics
•    Structural Biology
•    Enzyme Technology
•    Anthropology of Food and Nutrition
•    Medical Virology
Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc. in Biotechnology
The qualification needed for pursuing M.Sc. in biotechnology is bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) passed from a recognized institution with minimum 55% marks. The requirement of marks percentage varies from college to college. Graduation must be studied with any of the life sciences subjects like microbiology, zoology, botany, biotechnology, biochemistry, agricultural, veterinary and fishery sciences.
Admission Procedure for M.Sc. in Biotechnology:
•    The process of admission varies from college to college.
•    Some colleges provide admission on the basis of entrance test while some admit students on merit basis of qualifying examination.
•    Many Universities conducts their own entrance exam for providing admission.
•    Candidates are required to secure minimum prescribed percentage in entrance test to be eligible for admission.

Job Opportunities after M.Sc. in Biotechnology:

• Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing fields which provide the rewarding career to the candidates. Ample of job opportunities are available for qualified professionals of biotechnology.
• Candidates who have completed their post-graduation in biotechnology can seek opportunities in food processing industries, agriculture industry, agro-based industry, the pharmaceutical industry and health care centre. Moreover, public sector organizations also open up job for biotechnology professionals.
• One who interested in academia can make his/her career in teaching. Several institutions recruit these professionals for teaching undergraduate students.
• Interested candidates can also go for higher studies and pursue Ph.D after the successful completion of this course.

Job designations offered to M.Sc Biotechnology students are as follows:
•    Research Associate
•    Lab Technician
•    Quality Control Officer
•    Environment Specialist
•    Research Scientist
•    Pharmacognosists
•    Agricultural Scientists
Top Recruiters of Biotechnologists:
Biotechnologists are hired by the following companies:
•    IDPL
•    Hindustan Antibiotics
•    Ranbaxy
•    Hindustan Lever
•    Dabur
•    Bincon India Ltd.
•    ITC
•    Amul India
•    Cipla Pharma
Salary:
In India, a fresher biotechnologist working in private sector can expect a salary package of around Rs 2 to 3 lacs per annum. In the government sector, the remuneration is paid well depending upon the job profile. One can also earn lucrative pay in the teaching field.