B.Tech degree in Biotechnology encompasses both the biological sciences as well as the engineering aspect of Biotechnology . The B.Tech curriculum will cover life sciences subjects such as Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology etc and engineering subjects like Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Mass Transfer etc.

A BSc degree on the other hand focuses more on the biological sciences aspect of Biotechnology . Yes, 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 Animal Biotechnology , Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Microbial Genetics, to name a few.

There is no such thing as B.Tech being better than BSc or vice versa. Students must choose a course that aligns with their long term goals. Do you want to pursue a research career in areas such as Stem Cells, Genetic Engineering, Plant Biotechnology , Molecular Biology etc.? If yes, choose BSc /MSc Biotechnology or BSc Biotechnology and MSc in any specialized field of Biotechnology . You can later on pursue your PhD if interested.

If you want to keep your options open, then go for B.Tech Biotechnology . Many B.Tech students who do not find jobs in biotech sector shift to software, management etc. So, this is an added bonus for biotech students and this kind of transition will be tougher with a BSc and MSc degree in Biotechnology .

The biotechnology industry is witnessing good growth worldwide. India will have a competitive advantage in the industry since it is knowledge-intensive.

A biotechnologist, depending on the area of specialisation, can find jobs in biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies or in chemical, agricultural, and allied industries. Research institutes and laboratories provide good job opportunities for those with M.Tech. and Ph.D. degrees. Teaching is a good option. Study of, and employment in, biotechnology is research-oriented.

Best colleges for biotechnoogy:

Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology , Trivandrum,

School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad

Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab

National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal

Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institut

Dear student.

Greetings.

The difference b/w B.Tech in Biotechnology and B.Sc in Biotechnology is that B.tech in biotechnology will give you a technical degree whereas B.Sc in biotechnology will give you a Hons. degree. B.tech in biotechnology, like other B.tech courses has a course span of 4 years whereas B.sc in biotechnology has a span of 3 years. B.tech is a more job oriented course whereas B.sc foucses more on research and development. So, if oyu have to choose between the two, you have to chosse whether you want to do a job oriented course or pursue furthur studies in research and development.

Thank you. All the best.

Hello dear,

Biotechnology engineering(btech biotechnology) is the study, research and development of bio-organism, micro-organism and cell functions in living beings.

Whereas, B.sc in biotechnology generally involves the advance study of cellular and bimolecular processes in order to develop products and technology that helps in improving people's health basically.

All the best!