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What are the subjects required for biotechnology and what is its scope thus it is highly paid? What is the expected average salary we will get? Can you please guide me with the complete details on the same? Awaiting for the response. Thanks!

Eligibility for M.Sc biotechnology:-

Student must have passed bachelor's degree B.Sc(botany ,zoology ,biology ,biotechnology ,microbiology ,biochemistry) with minimum 55% aggregate marks from a recognized university.

M.Sc biotechnology syllabus:-

1st semester:-

Molecular cell biology
Bio-molecules
Microbiology
Bio-techniques
Lab course based on biomolecules ,biotechniques ,molecular cell biology and microbiology.

2nd semester:-

Animal cell and tissue culture
Bioinformatic
Enzyme technology
Plant cell and tissue culture
Lab course based on genetic engineering and bioinformatics
Seminar

3rd semester:-

Immunology
Microbial biotechnology
Molecular genetic
Plant biotechnolology
Lab course based on microbial technology and immunology

4th semester:-

Animal biotechnology
Environmental biotechnology
Field training report
Lab course based on environmental and animal biotechnology
Seminar

Job profiles:-

Lab technician
Bio-informatics
Marketing manager
Teacher
Research associate
Business development manager
Quality control officer
Research scientist

Starting salary is between Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 40,000/- per month .

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What are the subjects required for biotechnology and what is its scope thus it is highly paid? What is the expected average salary we will get? Can you please guide me with the complete details on the same? Awaiting for the response. Thanks!

Biotechnology is a branch of science which deals with biology and technology and subjects required for biotechnology are science stream that is Physics, Chemistry,biology, Mathematics.

Employment Area after Masters in Biotechnology:-

>> Bio processing industry.

>> Drug and pharmaceutical research.

>> Public laboratory.

>> Food processing.

>> Waste management.

>> Environmental control.

>> Chemical industries.

Job Types after M.SC Biotechnology:-

>> Research Associate.

>> Marketing Manager.

>> Research Scientist.

>> Bio – Informatics.

>> Lab Technician.

>> Medical Representative.

>> Environmental safety Specialist.

>> Business Development Manager.

>> Quality Control Officer.

>> Marketing Manager.

Expected salary after Masters in Biotechnology:-

>> In private sector jobs expected salary is from RS:- 8,000 to RS:- 1,8000/-.

>> In government sector expected salary is RS:- 1,4000 to RS:- 3,0000/-.