Which is best? BTech biotechnology or BSC biotechnology
Hello aspirant
There are many differences between B.Tech biotechnology and B.Sc Biotechnology. B.Tech is a 4 years course while B.Sc is a 3 years course.
In B.Tech Biotechnology you will learn about other branches of engineering also in your first year whereas in B.Sc biotechnology you will directly learn about your core subjects. Of course you will also get exposure about other science subjects but your course will have maximum papers from your honours paper. In B.Tech biotechnology the main subjects start from second year and you will have a lot of laboratory work and more subjects. Biochemistry would be an important paper and you will also have to deal with many Differential equations. On the contrary in B.Sc biotechnology you will have a relaxed schedule and less laboratory work as compared to B.Tech. In B.Tech, application of whatever is being taught is given more inportance while in B.Sc biotechnology theoretical part is given more importance. No matter you study B.Sc or B.Tech if someone wants to make a career in this field you have to study further. B.Sc is pure science while B.Tech is Technology oriented.
B.Tech has an edge over B.Sc because it is considered at par with M.Sc. One can directly even go for Phd even after B.Tech but this is not the case with B.Sc. One has to do M.Sc after B.Sc. in order to get in PhD.
If you're a Technology oriented student then go for B.Tech or if you like science more then go for B.Sc and then M.Sc.
All the best.
BIOTECHNOLOGYis a highly interdisciplinary field that combines biological sciences with engineering technologies to manipulate living organisms and biological systems to produce products that advances healthcare, medicine, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals and environment control. Some of the best innovations and developments that have come out ofBiotechnologyare: genomic sequencing technology, natural alternatives to pesticides, production of biofuels and developments in stem cells technology.
B.Techdegree inBiotechnologyencompasses both the biological sciences as well as engineering aspects ofBiotechnology. The B.Tech curriculum covers life sciences subjects such as Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology etc and engineering subjects like Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Thermodynamics, MassTransfer etc.
AB.Scdegree on the other hand focuses more on the biological sciences aspect ofBiotechnology. There will be a few subjects (1 or 2) related to industrial processes but the main emphasis will be on R&D in biological sciences fields such as Biochemistry, Plant and AnimalBiotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Microbial Genetics, to name a few.
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Coming to basics, the 4 year B.Tech. curriculum focuses on the technological applications in biology. The 3 year B.Sc. course is conducted as any other science subject and the students can go for the M.Sc. course and take up research later.
A few universities offer a 5 year integrated M.Sc. biotechnology course for Plus Two students in the science stream.
Out of these 2, according to me Btech Biotech is good as it has much good scope and jobs available than just simply B.Sc in Biotech.
Btech Biotech is more of a professional degree than just a B.Sc Biotech degree.
Scope ofBiotechnologyfor B.Tech students:
Any student who wants to pursue a career inBiotechnologymust be aware that this field is still developing in India. Therefore job openings and pay packages are both low when compared to IT.
After a B.Tech degree, students can find jobs in pharmaceutical companies, research labs and institutions in India. However, most students tend to go abroad to pursue their masters or doctorate studies inBiotechnologyand allied fields. Some also shift to MBA and enter the world of business, finance and banking as their engineering background gives them the required quantitative skills to excel in these sectors. Many shift to software through on-campus placements. Regarding on-campus placements, since the number of job openings is very less inBiotechnology, the number of companies coming for placements will be few. Core companies only hire students from universities such as IITs, NITs etc. If your university is not reputed nationally or state wise, chances of any biotech or pharmaceutical company coming for placements sessions will be low.
Since this field is highly research oriented, vast and diverse, it is highly recommended that students pursue their graduate studies inBiotechnology, Biomedical sciences, Biological sciences, Bioprocess Engineering etc.
Scope inBiotechnologyfor B.Sc students:
If you are a B.Sc student inBiotechnologyor any other it is highly recommended that you pursue your MSc. The job opportunities for B.Sc graduates in a highly research oriented field such asBiotechnologyis limited. Most students tend to pursue their MSc inBiotechnology. India is home to some excellent MSc programs such as JNU, DU, IISc, TIFR, IITs etc. With an MSc degree, most students tend to work in research labs and industries as research assistants. It is highly recommended that you do your MSc in a reputed institution for good campus placements and job opportunities.
Many MSc students tend to pursue their PhD degrees inBiotechnologyor related fields as a PhD degree opens up more avenues both in India and worldwide. A PhD degree will give you the ability to start your own research lab, become a professor or HOD in universities or lead a team of research scientists.
Hope this is helpful.
Good luck.
