B.Tech Biotechnology Engineering

Overview

Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology / B.Tech Biotechnology Engineering is a very competent course in the engineering field. B.Tech Biotech is a very familiar course which has emerged in the field of science and technology. Biotechnology in engineering is a 4- year undergraduate program divided into 8 semesters which is amalgamating both life sciences, biological advancements in technology in order to study the micro-organisms or anti biotic to further utilize them for industrial process.

Biotechnology Is a major field which involves applied biology and scientific principles which involves the usage of advanced technology in the usage of living things in the field of engineering, medicine, technology and other sources. Biotechnology is a stream of which is a co-ordination of science and technology combining together to regulate new system in living organisms and other such things. B.Tech Biotech covers many topics such as micro biology, molecular biology, cell biotic, genetics and also technological subjects.

New technologies have been implemented in the industries which is now an emerging field of science and its principles for the advanced generation to effectively carry out those in many other industries. The most commonly used micro-biological techniques for DNA like PCR Polymerase Chain Reaction a technique used to make copies or replica of DNA, or molecular cloning to assemble DNA molecules or it could be MS Mass Spectrometry to sort ions based on their mass to charge ratio.

All this was possible when two of the solid streams of science with biological knowledge and technological pinch with engineering standards was invented in the form of biotechnology. Biotechnology has now become a very renowned course as the importance we see in today’s world is enriched society for reducing infections and coming up with alternatives for complicated treatments. Biotechnology has many benefits and one among them is medical evolution and different methods of treatment and it effectively and efficiently used natural resources.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The candidates must have completed their 10+2, with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology as their mandatory subjects from a recognized board
  2. The candidate must have scored a minimum of 50% in PCM.
  3. For the reserved categories such as OBC, PWD, and SC/ST we be with 5% relaxation.
  4. Minimum age for admission is 17years.

Admission Process

The aspiring candidates who want to take up Biotechnology Engineering can attend a list of entrance exams which are conducted on national, state and university level. Some of the few top entrance exams for B.Tech Biotech which are commonly attended by many students are:

  1. JEE MAINS
  2. JEE Advanced
  3. KCET
  4. COMED K
  5. KEAM
  6. AI EEE (All India Engineering Entrance Examination)

And also, we have private universities which conduct their own entrance exams due to the constant competition amongst the students as the colleges are highly notable and reputed. Such colleges accept the scores of both the national level entrance exam and also their own entrance exams marks as both are considered to be viable for admissions. Admissions for NIT's, IIT's is done only through the national level exams like JEE mains and advanced. The student has to qualify the mains and then write advanced for further process.

For those candidates who want to pursue M. Tech in biotechnology need to attend the GATE exam for admissions in best colleges. For better career opportunities a candidate needs to pursue their higher education. B.Tech Biotech Engineering Direct Admission: B.Tech Biotech engineering direct admission is possible based on merits and if the students couldn't qualify or appear for entrance exam can get the admission through Management Quota or NRI Quota.

  1. VITEEE
  2. DTU
  3. BITSAT
  4. SRM JEEE
  5. PESIT

Course Structure

  1. Diploma in Biotechnology Engineering: Diploma in biotechnology engineering is for a tenure of 3 years and students can take up this course after completion of their 10th standard.
  2. Undergraduate or degree program in B.Tech or B.E: B.Tech or B.E is a 4- year undergraduate degree course that students can take up after completion of 12th standard and is a very commonly opted course.
  3. PostGraduation or M.E or M. Tech: M.E or MTech in biotechnology is the course that is usually considered as higher education and those interested in doing PG can do this after completion of their under- graduation program or B.Tech Biotechnology Engineering.Post- graduation or M.E or M. Tech: M.E or MTech in biotechnology is the course that is usually considered as higher education and those interested in doing PG can do this after completion of their under- graduation program or B.Tech Biotechnology Engineering.

Specializations

Biotech Engineering has spread its reach to various streams and expanded in plenty of specializations which students can choose based on their interests, skills and based on the market demands. The various sub- disciplines under biotechnology are listed below:

  1. Immunology
  2. Fisheries
  3. Biochemistry
  4. Microbiology
  5. Molecular Biology
  6. Animal Husbandry
  7. Ecology
  8. Genetics
  9. Virology
  10. Pharmacology
  11. Bio statistics
  12. Biophysics
Syllabus
1st year 2nd year
Basic Electrical Engineering Engineering Mathematics III
Elements of Civil Engineering and Mechanics Unit Operations
Engineering Graphics Biochemistry
Engineering Physics Microbiology
Calculus and Linear Algebra Cell Biology and Genetics
Engineering Physics Laboratory Basics of Computer Applications
Basic Electrical Engineering Laboratory Unit Operation Laboratory
Engineering Chemistry Microbiology Laboratory
C Programming for Problem Solving Constitution of India, Professional Ethics and Human Rights
Basic Electronics Biostatistics and Biomodeling
Elements of Mechanical Engineering Biochemical Thermodynamics
Engineering Chemistry laboratory Molecular Biology
Geometrical and Engineering Drawing Structural Biology
Applied Thermodynamics Clinical Biochemistry
Engineering Mechanics Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory
3rd year 4th year
Bio-Kinetics & Bioreaction Engineering Fermentation Technology
Genetic Engineering & Applications Genomics & Proteomics
Immunotechnology Plant Biotechnology
Bioinformatics Professional Elective-3
Professional Elective-1 Professional Elective-4
Open Elective-1 Fermentation Technology Laboratory
Genetic Engineering & Immunotechnology Laboratory Plant Biotechnology Laboratory
Bioinformatics Laboratory Project Work Phase–I + Project work Seminar
Bio-business and Entrepreneurship Clinical & Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Bioprocess Control & Automation Regulatory affairs in Biotech Industry
Enzyme Technology & Biotransformation Professional Elective-5
Bioprocess Equipment Design & CAED Internship/ Professional Practice
Professional Elective-2 Project Work-II
Open Elective-2 Seminar on current trends in Engineering and Technology
Bioprocess Control & Automation Laboratory
Biokinetics & Enzyme Technology Laboratory
Professional Elective-1 Open Elective – 1
Microbial Biotechnology Biology for Engineers
Transport Phenomena Biomaterials
Animal Biotechnology Biotechnology for Sustainable Environment
Bioinstrumentation & Biosensors
Professional Elective-2 Open Elective – 2
Bimolecular Engineering Biological Data Management
Cell Culture Techniques Nano Biotechnology
Economics and Plant Design Good Manufacturing Practices
Professional Elective-3 Professional Elective-4
Health Informatics Dairy Biotechnology
Bioreactor Design Concepts Forensic Science
Lab to Industrial Scaling Molecular Diagnostics
Top Colleges
  1. IIT, Kanpur
  2. MSRIT
  3. IIT, Varanasi
  4. IIT, Kharagpur
  5. PES University
  6. RV College of Engineering
  7. BMS College of Engineering
  8. Manipal Institute of Technology
  9. PES University
  10. Acharya Institute of Technology
  11. The Oxford College
  12. Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering
  13. JSS Academy of Technical Education
  14. NITTE Engineering College
Career and Scope

The growth of Biotechnology has been extensive in the field of engineering. The stream of biotechnology is quite innovative and it is an important element of its kind when it comes to medicine, treatment and a variety of other specific fields. It is one of the fastest growing fields which has been revolutionizing since modernization of the world. No wonders science and technology being together have done wonders to the lives of people or in the field of technological trends. Biotechnology has been trending in environment, medicine, industry, and oceanology with marine.

Many research programs have been commenced and are diversified onto a larger extent to come up with technologies in many fields such as mathematics, applied sciences, engineering genetics and agriculture. B.Tech Biotechnology Engineering is a rapid growing field and especially for young and budding minds with creative skills and innovative ideas will be a promising field for an enhancing career.

Students can seek jobs in both public and private sector. The demand for biological experts has been growing day by day with the evolution in technological trends. Mostly pharmaceutical companies have been offering jobs to biotechnology engineering and now the doors have escalated to many other industries as well. Biotechnology has scope in India as well as abroad. Biotech engineers study the cause of the disease, find out the cure of it by inventing medicines which are evaluated with the principles of science and technology.

Job Profile
  1. Biotechnologist
  2. Teacher | Professor
  3. Quality control officer
  4. Scientific writer
  5. Technicians
  6. Research associates
  7. Biotechnology expert
  8. Biotechnology executive
  9. Scientist
  10. Lab technician
Job Arena
  1. Chemical industry
  2. Food processing industry
  3. Waste management
  4. Bio processing industry
  5. Bio energy industry
  6. Clinical research centres
  7. Chemical industries
  8. Pharmaceutical drug industry
  9. Academic research canters
  10. Institutional research centres
  11. Genetic research centres
  12. Bioinformatics centre
Top Recruiters
  1. Ranbaxy
  2. Bharath Biotechnology
  3. Dr. Reddy`s Laboratories
  4. Hindustan Unilever Limited
  5. IDPL
  6. TATA Engineering Research Institutes
  7. Johnson & Johnson laboratories
  8. Aventis Pharmaceuticals
  9. Biocon India Pvt, Ltd
  10. Toshiba Medical System