Hello Jyothi,

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Biotechnology is a research oriented field of science and technology. It is a combination of Biology and technology. The bachelor’s degree course in Biotechnology covers subjects such as virology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, genetics and engineering. It is also related with the subjects like health and medicine, cropping system and crop management, cell biology, bio-statistics, seed technology, agriculture and animal husbandry etc. The use of living things such as cells and bacteria in various industrial processes is known as Biotechnology. Due to the growing demand for biotechnologists in India and abroad, candidates those who successfully complete this course have great career opportunities.

Higher study options after B.Sc in Biotechnology

• M.D. in Biotechnology
• M.Phil. in Biotechnology
• M.Sc. in Biotechnology
• M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology

If you want to change your field, you can also do MBA.

Hope this helps.

Good luck!