Biotechnology is a scientific application that utilizes biological systems and living organisms to formulate or amend products or processes for explicit usage. This field of science clubs the principles in chemistry and biology for fruitful developments in the industrial sector. Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Industrial Biotechnology is a 4 year under graduate professional course which deals with various processes involving generation of alternative energy and biomaterials.

Advantages or benefits of Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology

One of the major benefits of industrial biotechnology is the outlook on the forbidden production of biological catalysts. These biocatalysts are further explicit and choosy than its non biological counterparts. As a result, they prefer superior performance for effective industrial production. Furthermore, the candidates who have done  their Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Industrial Biotechnology have huge scope for higher studies. Various masters and doctoral programmes are offered by numerous colleges in India as well as in various countries abroad. Job opportunities offered to the Industrial Biotechnology graduates are also limitless.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology

For the admission to the Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology, the candidates should have passed their 10+2 standard with Maths, Chemistry and Physics as compulsory subjects. One should also clear all India or State Level engineering entrance exam.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology

The admission will be on the basis of the combined assessment of candidates’ academic performance and rank scored in the entrance exam. Some of the institute conducts separate entrance exam which the candidates need to clear to get admitted.

Higher studies after Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology

• Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Industrial Biotechnology
• Master of Science (M.Sc) in Industrial Biotechnology
• Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Medical Biotechnology
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Industrial Biotechnology

Colleges offering Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology

• Anna University, Tamil Nadu
• Alagappa College of Technology, Tamil Nadu
• Arunai Engineering College, Tamil Nadu
• Bharath Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu
• Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
• Government College of Technology, Tamil Nadu
• Kamaraj College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu
• Kumaraguru College of Technology, Tamil Nadu
• Sastra University, School of Chemical & Biotechnology (SCBT), Tamil Nadu
• Udaya School of Engineering, Tamil Nadu
• Ansal Institute of Engineering, Haryana
• Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Tamil Nadu
• Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu & Kashmir
• Sri Padmavathi Mahila Vishvavidyalayam, Andhra Pradesh
• Prathyusha Institute Of Technology And Management, Tamil Nadu

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology

Semester 1 & 2

• Engineering Mathematics
• Basic Civil Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Chemistry
• Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Basic Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Graphics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Basic Communication and Information Engineering
• Engineering Workshops

Semester 3

• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Biophysics
• Genetics
• Thermodynamics and Biochemical Reaction Engineering
• Internet Concepts and Networking
• Biochemistry Lab
• Microbiology Lab

Semester 4

• Molecular Cell Biology
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Instrumental Analysis
• Enzyme Technology
• Principles of Chemical Engineering & Unit operations
• Plant Physiology and Bio Chemistry
• Molecular Biology Lab
• Chemical Engineering Lab

Semester 5

• Microbial Biotechnology
• Bioinformatics
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Molecular Biology
• Unix & C programming
• Animal Physiology and Pathophysiology
• Bioinformatics and Genomics Lab
• Microbial Biotechnology Lab

Semester 6

• Immunology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Bioprocess Technology
• Animal Biotechnology
• Immunology Lab
• Analytical Biochemistry Lab

Electives

• Marine Biotechnology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Molecular Virology

Semester 7

• Downstream Processing
• Environmental Pollution Assessment and Monitoring
• Food processing and Preservation
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Management Concepts for Engineers and Technologist
• Downstream Processing Lab
• Bioprocess Lab

Electives

• Tissue Engineering
• Bioremediation of Industrial Effluents
• Human Genomics and Proteomics
• Protein Science

Semester 8

• Legal aspects of biotechnology (IPR Bioethics, Bio safety)
• Total Quality Management
• Project work (Industrial Attachment)

Electives

• Clinical Genetics and Cytogenetics
• Molecular Modeling and Drug   Design
• Cancer Biology

Text books of Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology

• Principles of Gene manipulation, An Introduction to Genetic Engineering by Old RW, Primrose
• Current Protocols in Molecular Biology by Ansubel FM, Brent R, Kingston RE, Moore
• Methods in Enzymology by Berger SL, Kimmer AR
• Chemical Reaction Engineering by Octave Levenspiel
• Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering by H.Scott Fogler
• Fundamentals of Chemical Reaction Engineering by Charles D. Holland
• Chemical Engineering Kinetics by J.M Smith
• Mass Transfer Operation by Robert E. Treybal
• Transport Process and Unit Operations by Christi J. Genekoplis
• Separation Processes by King, C.Judson
• Handbook of Separation Techniques for Chemical Engineers by Philip A Schweitzer
• Rate-Controlled Separations by Philip C. Wankat
• Molecular Biology by Freifelder D
• Essential Immunology by Roitt I
• Immunology - A Short Course by Benjamin E and Leskowitz S
• Biotechnologies and Development by Sasson A
• Biotechnologies in developing countries present and future by Sasson A
• Intellectual Property Rights on Biotechnology by Singh K
• Ethics in Engineering by Mike Martin and Roland Schinzinger

Jobs and Career after Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology

There are a large number of career opportunities in the field of industrial biotechnology engineering. Graduates can search for employment in numerous chemical and textile industries, agricultural sector, pharmaceutical firms and manufacturing industries. Professionals can also select teaching jobs in various eminent universities and colleges. Furthermore, the biotechnologists can seek employment in research laboratories. Professionals can also search for job opportunities in various industries such as food processing, agro based industries, pharmaceutical firms, and so on. The graduates can also work as science writer in different media houses. Some other job profiles which they can choose are-

• Lab Technician
• Teacher / Professor
• Pharma Recruiter
• Quality Control Officer
• Sales Representative
• Research Associate
• Scientific Officer
• Research Scientist
• Biotechnologist

The prominent companies which recruit Industrial Biotechnology graduates are IDPL, Indo American Hybrid Seeds, Hindustan Lever Pvt. Ltd, Biocon India Ltd, Hindustan Antibiotics, Thapar Group, etc.

Remuneration after Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology

Industrial Biotechnology is one of the rewarding career options existing in this modernized world. The compensation of a biotechnologist working in research organizations or a government sector firm is laid out according to the government norms. Experts employed in corporate houses and industries can get a good salary. A beginner in this field can earn approximately in the range of Rs. 15,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- every month in the initial stage itself.