What is the scope after B.Sc in Biotechnology?

Though every field has its own challenges and competitions, you can choose your career route from MBA, IT, Biotech, or bank jobs. If you are a little confused, go through this list of the top career options that you can opt for after you complete the course in Biotechnology. 

Growth opportunities, job prospects are very important aspects and you need to consider these points before you enroll for a course. If you have a deep interest in Biotechnology, you will surely have a fulfilling career. 

• Pursue higher studies in Life Sciences and Biotech - If you are interested in continuing studies and setting up your strong hold in academia, you can surely continue in this sphere. You need to clear the exams like CSIR NET or GATE Exam, and then go forward in the realm of education and complete your PhD in Biotechnology or complete a Master’s Degree in Technology. If you are able to clear the GATE or CSIR NET exam, you will be able to try and pursue the Masters’ Degree in major institutes in India and abroad. In fact, Singapore for biotech is an extremely lucrative option. Look out for the few top-notch institutes for research in Chennai, Bangalore, and Delhi where doctoral studies can be continued in the field of biotechnology. There are quite a few good universities where you can apply. Studying there would give your career an edge that is required in today’s competitive world. These colleges have the best of faculty and their process of imparting knowledge is quite different. It would be intellectually challenging to complete the course in these institutes and then get jobs. 
• Apply and secure a job in the Research and Development (R&D) departments of organizations

In case you need to take a break before getting into higher studies, you can easily apply for a job in the Research and Development in India. It might not be a very lucrative job, but it will surely be a great learning experience.  In the Research and Development in India, fresh graduates start off with a low salary range and a hike in salary would come after four to five years of being employed in the industry. 

• Teach in an organization or university of choice

If you feel that you have a passion for teaching students, you can opt for a mentoring job. It would be a good choice if you are on the lookout for a job security and manageable pressures of work. For freshers, the pay would not be good initially, but with time you will surely get promotions and there would be a pay hike.  To apply for a post as a lecturer in any college or university, you need to initially clear the NET-LS (National Eligibility Test – Lectureship). Students who achieve outstanding NET examination scores, are absorbed by a few top universities and are definitely offered a lucrative salary. 

• Secure a job in Patenting and Intellectual Property Research 

Though it is a path less travelled, it is one of the best options that you can ever have, especially if you have done a B.SC in Biotechnology. You can start off with a few great patent firms that are in India. You can also apply in KPOs (Knowledge Process Outsourcing). You can then move onto the more technical aspects. If and when you are into the Biotech IP sphere, you would be exposed to various legal matters of the organization. Here, you can pitch in and gain knowledge about various laws related to biotech patents. It would be a great career move in case you want to combine your biotech degree and knowledge of law to become a Biotech Patent Lawyer.

• Opt for various government sector jobs and autonomous organizations

Technology, health, and life sciences are parts of Biotechnology. There is a large number of job opportunities that you can take up for a lucrative career prospect. The Biotech development in India is controlled by the Department of Biotechnology. It falls under the purview of control of the Ministry of Science and Technology. These are a few industries that post job offers frequently. They advertise for both part-time and full-time jobs. You can apply for jobs on their own premises and build a good career. 

It is not just a single job opportunity that will take your career to the next level. There are various other jobs as well that you can apply for. Explore various options in government organizations. You can also approach recruiting companies and get to know about options in autonomous institutions, and in public health centres. Find out more about the kind of jobs and their respective salaries offered for better employment.