Dear student,

Biotechnology involves use of living organisms and their products for manufacturing products used to modify human environment and health. After 12th you can apply for B.Tech/B.Sc course in Biotechnology which provide 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.

To know more about Career Prospects of Biotechnology, click here

Genetics 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 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 a number of opportunities after completing your genetics course.

Both the courses are good and have different values and scope. You can select any of these courses according to your interest and aptitude.

Good luck!!! 

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