What Are the Career and Job Opportunities after B. Sc. Biotechnology

Are you graduating this year or next year? There must be a feeling of joy but at the same time one thing must have come to your mind “What to do next?” If biotechnology is your subject, then what are various options available for you after completing B.Sc. biotechnology? Some students search for job opportunities available and some go for higher studies. It all depends on your requirements and interest. You have to make a choice very carefully.

With a lot of hard work, you must have reached this stage. Do not give up hope or change your field without trying to know about the huge opportunities available.

Let us discuss some of the common queries that may arise in the mind of a biotech graduate after completing his course.

What is the best option to do after completing B.Sc. biotechnology? Further studies or job?

Well! If you don’t have a financial burden, then it’s better not to be in a hurry for doing a job. The best option is to go for higher education. No doubt there are job opportunities after B.Sc. biotech but if you complete your master’s degree then more gates of opportunities will open up. You can do your master’s degree in various disciplines like biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, animal biotechnology, molecular biology, cell biology, botany, zoology, biostatistics, marine biotechnology, biophysics, nanobiotechnology, plant biotechnology, etc.

Select the discipline according to your interest. In some institutes, you can also go for M.Sc. / Ph.D. integrated course.

Where to pursue M.Sc. Biotechnology?

There are several universities present providing M.Sc. biotechnology. Most of the universities conduct some entrance test for getting an admission. Keep checking their website for getting information regarding admission.

What are the various job opportunities available after B.Sc. biotechnology and what is the average salary?

A biotech graduate gets vast job opportunities in India in the following sectors:

• A quality analyst or quality control jobs.
• R&D jobs in companies, Govt labs and teaching jobs.
• Clinical jobs.
• Production sector in various Pharma sector.

The starting salary is usually Rs. 15000 – Rs. 20000 and it will raise based on your experience and talent.

Now the most curious question that arises in every biotech student mind. Future of biotechnology in India.