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Biotechnology involves use of living organisms and their products for manufacturing products used to modify human environment and health. B.Tech in Biotechnology provides necessary skills and knowledge in the area of bio-technology.

The field of biotechnology is one of the fastest growing fields and professionals in biotechnology are quite in demand. You can make career in research and development, clinical research, production and quality control, patent administration, energy and conservation, agriculture and horticulture, medicine and healthcare, animal husbandry and dairy farming. Research oriented aspirants have a good scope in research laboratories and as professors and research assistants.

With the upcoming new technologies, biotechnology covers jobs in healthcare, medicine and R&D. Since, it can be applied in various fields ranging from; agriculture to medicine, nutrition, environmental conservation, animal sciences, etc., its scope is quite wide. Since it is a scientific research oriented field, it requires the right mix of understanding of technology as well as managerial know-how. Biotechnology field is one of the highly paid fields and give tremendous job opportunities not just in India but also abroad. But you need to gain experience in this field before applying for jobs in foreign countries. Even though your starting salary will be less, you can earn higher salary according to your experience.

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Genetic engineering deals with the study of genes which reveals information preserved in DNA and which has been accumulated through evolution. The study of applied genetics has enabled biochemists to actually develop several processes and products that benefit mankind, like use of finger printing in forensic science. There is a great scope in this field as the demand for genetic engineers are growing in India as well as abroad.

Genetic engineers almost always work in laboratories. A genetic engineer makes use of various techniques and applications to modify the genetic material of living organism. You can get jobs in private corporations, particularly pharmaceutical companies and government sector. You also may teach in universities and/or conduct research.

Both are good career options. You can choose anyone of the suggested courses as per your interest area and on the basis of your education qualification.

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