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which is best bsc genetics or biotechnology or genetic engineering


Sania Unnikrishnan 1st Jan, 2021
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darshita 10th Feb, 2021

Hello,

Genetics

  • Genetics as a career by doing courses like Bachelors, Masters & Doctoral degree. Genetics is a wide field and it has applicability in cancer research, assessing newborn defects, Nutrigenomics, DNA sample analysis, etc.
  • The field of genetics allows you to work in medical as well as scientific research.
  • B.Sc in Genetics opens lucrative career opportunities in various fields such as Genetics, Material Science, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science etc.
  • For research associate, it ranges from 3.5 lakh to 5 lakh per year. Junior scientists vary from 6-9 lakh per annum. Whereas for a senior scientist, it varies between 15-16 lakh per annum in private companies.

biotechnology

  • Some of the jobs for graduates of Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) in the public sector include: Territory Manager - Genomics Business Development. Assistant Manager - Marketing Biotech. Research Associate in - vitro Biology.
  • Biotechnology is one of the swiftly growing sectors in India. Once you complete Biotechnology management, you can continue your career in agro-based industries, food processing industries, healthcare companies, chemical industries etc.
  • The average course salary offered to graduates of Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biotechnology) course is INR 4 lakhs per annum. And it will increase according to your experience.

According to the analysis genetics offers more salary but biotechnology has more scope.


Hope this helps!!!



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