Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Biotechnology) From BPUT, Rourkela

M. Tech. in Biotechnology is a 2 year post graduate program applied in the field of modern medical practice. It is study of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, medicine and technology required for developing bio-products.

The approximate course fee in private institutions ranges from 0.72 lakh INR to 1 lakh INR while in government colleges fee ranges from 25,000 INR to 30,000 INR. The basic pre requisite for the course is a B. Tech. graduate degree in Biotechnology.

The basic salary a student earn at entry level is approximately 195,134 INR per annum which increases with experience and potential of the students. Some of the high paying profiles in this field are Verification Engineer, Chief Engineer or Researcher.

What is the course about?

M. Tech. in Biotechnology equip the students with knowledge to use biotechnological skills in the field of animal, microbial, plant biology, agriculture, health and environment. The course offers specialisation in Vaccine Biotechnology, system and structural biology.

Drug delivery and genomics are some other topics in which students can specialize according to their area of interest. The course help students develop certain skills of problem solving and interpretation.

Who should opt for M. Tech. Biotechnology?

Students who are interested in advanced studies of biological sciences and its related topics must opt for M. Tech. Biotechnology program. Those who possess technological skills in accordance with problem solving and analysing can opt for this course as well.

M. Tech. Biotechnology can prove to be beneficial for those interested in studying about application of technology in the field of medical practices.

Academic Options after M. Tech. Biotechnology

After completing M. Tech. Biotechnology successfully, students can go for M. Phil. In Biotechnology or Ph. D. in Biotechnology to carry research programs and increase their salary package.

Duration

The duration of M. Tech. Biotechnology is 2 years which is divided into 4 semesters having examination in the end of each semester. Some institutions like Jaypee Institute of Information Technology also offer 5 years integrated B. Tech-M. Tech in biotechnology program.

Top institutes

Many Engineering colleges in India offer M. Tech. in Biotechnology with highly qualified faculty and great infrastructure. Some of the best colleges are as follows:

Aspirants seeking admission to 2 year Full-time Program must have Graduation and a bachelors degree in Science or Engineering discipline obtained through the 10+2+4 system or an equivalent qualification with a minimum aggregate of 55% or equivalent CGPA of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India.