| Answer: When you do M.Sc Biotech, you will be given exposure to recent developments in the areas of genetic engineering and biotechnology and their application in industry, agriculture and medicine.
The study of biotechnology covers varied subjects like food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, industrial crops, genetic engineering, environment and so on.
During the two-year course M.Sc programme, students are imparted theoretical and practical training in cell biology, biomolecules, biochemical and biophysical techniques, biology of immune system, microbial physiology and molecular genetics.
Students are also trained in specialised areas of plant tissue culture, animal tissue culture, molecular biology, genetic engineering (tools and techniques), bioprocess engineering and technology, fermentation technology, genetic engineering applications, computer applications and bio-statistics, genomic and functional genomic.
In the last leg of the course, students are required to work on a small independent research project to sharpen their scientific skills and knowledge. Graded seminars are also conducted.
In addition, students have to undergo training in biotechnology-based industries for two months.
After completing their M.Sc, biotech students can be absorbed in a variety of organisations—private, corporate and government. Companies associated with pharmaceuticals, plant biotechnology, plant tissue culture and industries involved in manufacturing commercially important enzymes, in vaccine development, crop improvement and animal husbandry need biotechnologists.
Biotechnology industry in India is over a Rs. 1000 crore industry and will grow faster in years to come. Export potential is also increasing which is generating large amount of fund.
The jobs could range from research and development to production and marketing. All depends on the person's knack and his ability to work in the right direction.
Since the area of work of a bio technologist is very varied, there are many areas where one can work like:
Research and Development in Industry: There are both private and government aided research organization which employ bio technologists for conducting appropriate research and development studies for application in areas of concern such as pollution control, waste management, and various chemical processes, for increased productivity.
Industrial Marketing: Due to the nature of work, bio technologists are often called in the consultancy of installation of new industrial plants and checking out development programmes.
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