Biotechnology is the field of engineering technology that is involved with the application of biology. It makes use of organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, medicine, technology and the other related fields. Such products are utilized in the Biotechnological field to manufacture the bio products. The modern technology incorporates genetic engineering and tissue culture technologies.

Advantages or benefits of Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology

Most stimulating research expansion of the last decade comes from fundamental biotechnology ideas. Conventional biotechnological industries obtaining latest horizon allows improving the product quality and thus increasing their system productivity.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology

The candidate should have passed the 12th grade examination with Physics, Chemistry and English as the main subjects and Biology, Mathematics or Biotechnology as one of the electives. The candidate should hold a minimum of 55% aggregate in order to obtain an admission for the bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology

The aspirants in Biotechnology are being admitted into the engineering courses across the various institutes in India according to the score of the candidate in the All India engineering entrance Examination. The candidate should hold a minimum of 50 percent aggregate in the 12th standard so as to appear for this examination. The students shall not exceed the age of 21 years at the time of admission to the above course.

Higher studies after Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology

The candidates those who are looking forward for a professional growth can opt for a Master’s degree in Biotechnology. They can go for advance studies by opting doctorial programs. Students who have a real aptitude for research can join for doctorial degree. An engineering graduate in Biotechnology can choose the field of advanced studies according to their wish. Some of the Master’s degree courses available in various colleges across the country are Hybridoma Technology, Bio informatics, Genetic Engineering etc.

Colleges offering Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology

• IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Greater Noida
• Karunya University
• Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering
• St.Martin’s Engineering College
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College
• New Horizon College of Engineering – NHCE
• S.K.M Degree College – Bangalore
• Institute of Science and Technology
• SRM University – Kanchipuram
• Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology (SCET)
• Vignan University
• Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur (SPSU-U)
• College of Biotechnology & Allied Science
• PSR Engineering College
• Beant College of Engineering and Technology, Gurdaspur (BCET-G)
• University College of Technology, Osmania University
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science
• The Periyar Maniammai University
• Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management, Varanasi
• Jaypee University of Information Technology – Solan
• Shridevi Institute Of Engineering Technology
• Noida International University
• Maharshi Dayanand University
• Arunai Engineering College – Tiruvannamalai
• Anand Engineering College, Agra
• KL University
• Al Ameer College of Engineering & Information Technology
• Devineni Venkata Ramana & Dr. Hima Sekher MIC College of Technology
• Jeppiaar Engineering College
• Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management - Tiruvallur

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology

First Semester (Theory Papers)

• Technical English
• Physics- I
• Engineering Chemistry
• Introduction To Engineering Mathematics
• Fundamentals Of Biology
• Engineering Mechanics

Sessional

• Engineering Graphics
• Unix & C Programming
• Physics Lab./ Chemistry Lab.
• Work Shop Practice- I
• NCC/ NSS/ PT & Games/ Creative Arts

Second Semester (Theory Papers)

• Mathematics- I
• Basic Electrical Engineering
• Data Structure In C++
• Environmental Science
• Physics- Ii
• Advance Organic Chemistry

Sessional

• Chemistry Lab
• Physics Lab.
• Engineering Mechanics Lab
• Basic Electrical Engineering Lab
• Data Structure Lab.
• Workshop Practice- Ii
• NCC/ NSS/ PT & Games/ Creative Arts

Third Semester (Theory Papers)

• Basic Electronics
• Statistics For Biologists
• Chemical Engineering I
• Thermodynamics Of
• Chemical & Biological Systems
• Cell Biology
• Biomolecules

Sessional

• Basic Electronics Lab
• Electrical Engineering Lab
• Organic Chemistry Lab
• Cell Biology Lab
• NCC/NSS/PT & Games/Creative Arts

Fourth Semester (Theory Papers)

• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Chemical Engineering Ii
• Bioenergetics And Metabolism
• Process Measurement And Control
• Modem Methods Of Analysis

Sessional

• Molecular Biology Lab
• Microbiology Lab
• Chemical Engineering I
• Biochemistry Lab
• NCC/NSS/PT & Games/Creative Arts

Fifth Semester (Theory Papers)

• Chemical Engineering III
• Genetic Engineering And Rdna Technology
• Immunology
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Reaction Engineering
• Microbial Interactions

Sessional

• Chemical Engineering Lab. II
• Genetic Engineering And Rdna Technology Lab
• Immunology Lab
• Bioprocess Engineering Lab

Sixth Semester (Theory Papers)

• Bioseparation Engineering
• Enzyme Technology
• Introduction To Bioinformatics
• Food Science And Technology
• Principles Of Management
• Bioreactor And Bioprocess Design

Sessional

• Bioseparation Engineering Lab
• Enzyme Technology Lab
• Bioinformatics Lab
• Dept. Project I

Sevnth Semester (Theory Papers)

• Biological Waste Management
• Plant Cell Technology
• Process Biotechnology
• Engineering Economy

Sessional

• Plant Cell Technology Lab
• Environmental Biotechnology Lab
• Bioprocessing Lab
• Dept. Project Ii

Elective I (Any One From Following)

• Agriculture Biotechnology
• Bioresources & Biodiversity
• Human Anatomy &  Physiology For Biomedical Engineers
• Introduction To Clinical Instrumentation

Elective II (Any One From Following)

• Biomaterials
• Nano Biotechnology
• Biomedical Imaging Devices & Concept

Eigth Semester (Theory Papers)

• Protein Engineering
• Bioenergy
• Functional Genomics
• Mineral Biotechnology

Elective III (Any One From Following)

• Marine Biotechnology & Aquaculture
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• Biotechnology Management
• Fiber Optics & Laser In Medicine

Elective IV (Any one from following)

• Legal and Social Issues in Biotechnology
• Bioremediation
• Animal & Stem Cell Technology

List of Elective Subjects (Any Two)

• Web Journalism
• Television Journalism
• Script Writing
• Professional Videography
• Audio Production Techniques
• Video Production

Text books on Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology

• Biotechnology: A Guide To Genetic Engineering by Pamela Peters
• Basic Molecular Biology: Essential Techniques by Philippa D. Darbre
• Introduction to Molecular Biology by Peter Paolella
• Protein Purification: Principles and Practice by Robert K. Scopes, Rk Scopes
• Biotechnology: A Textbook of Industrial Microbiology by Wulf Crueger, Anneliese Crueger, Thomas D. Brock
• Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA by Bernard R. Glick, Jack J. Pasternak
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Fundamentals & Essentials by Melvin E. Klegerman
• Protein Biotechnology by Gary Walsh, Denis R. Headon, Dennis Headon
• Proteins: Biochemistry and Biotechnology by Gary Walsh
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology by D. J. A. Crommelin (Editor), Daan J.A. Crommelin, Robert D. Sindelar (Editor)
• Molecular Biotechnology Second Edition by S. B. Primrose
• Biopharmaceuticals: Biochemistry and Biotechnology by Gary Walsh (Author)
• Basic Biotechnology - Second Edition by Colin Ratledge (Editor), Bjorn Kristiansen (Editor)
• Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts (2nd Edition) by Michael L. Shuler (Author), Fikret Kargi (Author)
• Bioprocess Engineering by Bjorn K. Lydersen (Editor), Nancy A. D’Elia (Editor), Kim L. Nelson (Editor)
• Bioreactor System Design by Juan A. Asenjo, Jose C. Merchuk (Editor)
• Principles of Fermentation Technology by P F STANBURY (Author), A. WHITAKER (Author), S. Hall (Author), Stephen J. Hall, Peter F. Stanbury, Allan Whitaker
• Food, Inc.: Mendel to Monsanto–The Promises and Perils of the Biotech Harvest by Peter Pringle (Author)
• Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating byJeffrey M. Smith
• Against the Grain: Biotechnology and the Corporate Takeover of Your Food by Marc Lappe, Britt Bailey, Mare Lappe
• Brave New Worlds: Staying Human in the Genetic Future by Bryan Appleyard
• Genetic Engineering Dream or Nightmare?: The Brave New World of Science and Business by Mae-Wan Ho
• Exploding the Gene Myth : How Genetic Information Is Produced and Manipulated by Scientists, Physicians, Employers, Insurance Companies, Educators, and Law Enforcers
• Ruth Hubbard (Author), Elijah Wald
• The Human Body Shop: The Cloning, Engineering, and Marketing of Life by Andrew Kimbrell, Bernard Nathanson (Introduction)

Jobs and Career after Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology

As the biotechnological sector is in a progressive stage, there are a lot of openings in several multinational companies such as Pharmaceuticals, agricultural and allied industries. Some of the companies that operate in the field of research and development recruit those who hold a M.Tech or Ph.D. Apart from this there are employment opportunities in academic field also.

Employment Areas

The field of Biotechnology exerts its applications in industrial areas such as:

• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Agriculture
• Bio Fertilizers
• Bioinformatics
• Crop Production
• Health Care And Environmental Uses
• Marine Biotechnology
• National Bio-resource Development
• Non Food (Industrial)
• Uses Of Crops And Other Products like Biodegradable Plastics, Vegetable Oil, Bio-fuels etc

Remuneration after Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology

The salary of the candidate depends on the type of the company and the job profile. The salary ranges between Rs.15,000/- to Rs. 25,000/- per month. In foreign countries the salary ranges from Rs. 50,000/- to Rs. 75,000/- per month.