Hello,

you can go MSC in biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology is a 2-year long course divided into 4 semesters. The minimum eligibility criterion needed to be fulfilled for pursuing the course is graduation in any of Biology, Math, and Chemistry.

op Institutes offering this M.Sc. Biotechnology are:

• Loyola College, Chennai
• St. Xavier College, Mumbai
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Stella Marris College, Chennai

The average tuition fee charged in India for the course ranges between INR 40,000 to 2 Lacs.

Admission to the course is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance exam such as JAM, GATE , JNU CEEB etc. Biotechnology is a research-oriented subject which combines the disciplines of Technology and Biology. M.Sc. Biotechnology Syllabus is designed in such a way that it enhances candidates knowledge about biotechnology and its related disciplines such as genetics, animal biotechnology, food technology, plant biotechnology, etc.

Such postgraduates are hired in capacities such as Sr. Associate Scientist, Research Biochemist, Sr. Regulatory Affairs Associate, Biotechnology Researcher, Associate Engineer, Quality Controller and Regional Manager and in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Research Organizations, and FMCG besides colleges and universities as teachers.

The average annual salary offered for these positions varies between INR 2 and 9 Lacs annually.

Organizations such as Abbott Laboratories, Baxter, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Biocon, IFGL, Bioceramics Limited, Orbees medical, Invitrogen, GlaxoSmithKline, Reliance life sciences, CTS life sciences, Dr.Reddy’s labs, Cipla, Jubilant life sciences, Wockhardt, Torrent Pharma, Cadila healthcare and Ranbaxy and Pfizer etc. hire such postgraduates.

Hope this helps you

All the best !