Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering is a 4 year under graduate professional course which can be completed by plus two pass outs with good aggregate. This course concerns the study of basics as well as technical aspects in the field of Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical engineering pass outs can expect for a good career in the field of Chemical industry and also in its related fields.

Advantages or benefits of Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering

• Biochemical engineering graduates can go for numerous higher study options.
• There are various certifications also which can be pursued by Biochemical Engineering graduates.
• Biochemical engineering pass outs can expect a bright career as well.
• Good salary packs are also being offered for Biochemical Engineering pass outs.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering

• Plus two pass outs with at least 55% marks can apply for B.Tech in Biochemical Engineering course in reputed Universities.
• Minimum marks in the entrance exams organized by boards or Universities is also a criterion for admission in most of the institutions.
• Minimum 17 years of age is a must for applying for B.Tech in Biochemical Engineering course.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering

Admission in almost all institutions is on the basis of the score in the entrance tests organized by them.

Good marks in the plus two level exams are yet another criterion considered along with the entrance exam score.

Application forms can be accessed via the concerned board’s or University’s website. The fees structure and further proceedings will be published in the concerned website.

Higher studies after Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering

• Master of Technology in Bio Mineral Processing
• Master of Technology in Chemical Technology
• Master of Technology in Fibers and Textile Processing Technology
• Master of Technology in Chemical Synthesis and Process technologies
• Master of Technology in Surface Coating Technology
• Master of Business Administration
• Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Bio Process Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Fibers and Textile Processing Technology
• Master of Philosophy in Chemical Sciences

Colleges offering Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering

• Indian Institute of Technology-IIT Kanpur
• Indian Institute of Technology-IIT Kharagpur
• Indian Institute of Technology-IIT Madras
• Indian Institute of Technology-IIT New Delhi
• Indian Institute of Technology-IIT Mumbai
• Andhra University
• Kumaon Engineering College
• S.A.S.T.R.A University
• Uttarakhand Technical University

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering

Semester 1 & 2

• Mathematics I
• Mathematics II
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Graphics
• Humanities
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Chemistry
• Computer Programming
• Engineering Physics Laboratory
• Engineering Chemistry Laboratory I & II
• Chemical Process Principles
• Workshop Practice
• Chemistry Laboratory I

Semester 3

• Mathematics III
• Electrical and Mechanical Technology
• Chemical Process Principles II
• Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Machine Drawing
• Chemistry Laboratory

Semester 4

• Mathematics IV
• Transport Phenomena
• Electronics
• Fluid and Particle Mechanics
• Material Science & Engineering
• Chemical Technology Laboratory
• Electrical & Electronics Laboratory

Semester 5

• Mass Transfer I
• Particle Technology
• High Polymer Engineering
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
• Heat Transfer and Evaporation
• Fluid and Particle Mechanics Laboratory
• Materials Technology & Engineering Laboratory

Semester 6

• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Equipment Design and Drawing
• Process Dynamics and Control
• Mass Transfer Operations II
• Chemical Technology
• Heat & Mass Transfer
• Particle Technology Laboratory

Semester 7

• Chemical Technology II
• Energy Engineering
• Process Instrumentation
• Chemical Engineering Design & Drawing
• Elective I
• Process Control and Reaction Engineering Laboratory
• Project Work

Electives

• Petroleum Refinery Engineering
• Fluidization Engineering
• Plant Utilities
• Technology of Synthetic and Pharmaceutical Chemicals
• Composite Materials

Semester 8

• Economics and Management of Chemical Industries
• Environmental Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering Design & Drawing II
• Elective II
• Project
• Seminar
• Viva Voce

Electives

• Optimization Techniques
• Computer Aided Design
• Project Engineering of Process Plant
• New Separation Techniques
• Advanced Mathematics

Text books of Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering

• Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Kreyszig
• Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power Engineering by Dr R.S.Kumar
• Properties of concrete by A.M. Neville
• Engineering Chemistry by P C Jain & Monika Jain
• Materials Science and Engineering by William D Callister Jr
• Electronics Devices and circuits by Millman & Halkias
• Engineering Thermodynamics by P.K. Nag
• Engineering Drawing by P. Bali
• University Physics by Sears & Zemansky
• Coal Pyrolysis by George R. Gavalas, Elsevier
• Optical Fibers Communication and Technology by D.K.Mynbaev and L.L.Scheiner
• Complex variables and Applications by R. V. Churchill, T. J. Brown and R. F. Verhey
• Fluid Bed Particle Processing by Peter Dybdahl Hede
• Synthetic Strategies in Chemistry by B. Viswanathan
• Essentials of Chemistry by Soren Prip Beier, Peter Dybdahl Hede
• Strength of Materials by Sadhu Singh
• Engineering Mechanics by Meriam
• Applied Electrochemistry by Maurice de Kay Thompson
• Chemistry and Technology of Fertilizers by Vincent Sauchelli
• Fundamentals of Chemical Reaction Engineering by Mark E. E. Davis, Robert J. J. Davis
• Practical Chemistry for Engineering Students by Arthur James Hale – Longmans
• Fundamentals of Reaction Engineering by Rafael Kandiyot
• An Approach to Communication Skills by Indrajit Bhattacharya
• Computer fundamental by P.K.Sinha
• Elements of X-Ray Diffraction by B.D. Cullity - Addison-Wesley
• Fundamentals of Air Pollution Engineering by Richard C. Flagan, John H. Seinfeld
• Hydrocarbons by Author J. C. Jones
• Frontiers in Chemistry by B Viswanathan
• Numerical Methods and Modeling for Chemical Engineers by Mark E. Davis
• Bioethanol: Science and technology of fuel alcohol by Graeme M. Walker
• Polymer Science and Engineering by National Academies
• Methods in Industrial Biotechnology for Chemical Engineers by W. B. V. Kandasamy, F. Smarandache
• Mass Transfer in Chemical Engineering Processes by Jozef Marko
• Fundamentals of Thermodynamics by J. Karl Johnson
• Fundamentals of Reaction Engineering – Examples by Rafael Kandiyoti
• Process Dynamics, Operations, and Control by Barry Johnston

Jobs and Career after Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering

Job Types

• Chemical Supervisor
• Technical Specialist
• Project Lead
• Project Engineer
• Professor
• Researcher
• Environmental Manager
• Safety Supervisor
• Regulatory Manager
• Quality Specialist
• Process Engineer
• Product Engineer
• Fuel Meter Calibration Technician

Employment Areas

• Pharmaceuticals industry
• Plant Design units
• Plastic and Polymer Manufacturing units
• Water treatment units
• Textile manufacturing sector
• Food Industry
• Mining sector
• Nuclear sector

Remuneration after Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering

Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering graduates will be offered a salary of around Rs. 23000/- per month in Private sector organizations. They will get a remuneration of around Rs. 18000/- per month in Government organizations. These graduates will get salary of around Rs. 75000/- per month in companies abroad. These graduates will get even more good salary packs after gaining sufficient knowledge and skills in the field.