M. Sc. Biotechnology is two years (4 semesters) degree program affiliated to Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalay (DAVV), Indore. Biotechnology is the application of technology on the living organisms (plant/animals/microbes). When the technology is added with biology, it takes the subject to the level where we talk about plant biotechnology, animal biotechnology, genetic engineering, environmental biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology and industrial biotechnology. This is the subject which offers various fields to get expert in. And above of all this, when we develop the advanced and updated skills, thorough knowledge and confidence in our students, they definitely shine in their field. Thus, Biotechnology is growing rapidly and so many companies (including government and private both) desire to collaborate and invest their money with biotechnology industries or companies. So, there is a high demand of biotechnologists in our country and abroad also and that’s why this subject has become a boom carrier in the growth of nation.

A wide spectrum of lucrative job opportunities is available to graduates of B. Sc. Biotechnology including:

• Territory Manager – Genomics Business Development
• Assistant Manager – Marketing Biotech
• Research Associate in – vitro Biology
• Manager/Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager – Process/ Biotech
• Marketing Manager – Domestic
• Sales Officer – Institutional Sales
• Assistant Research Analyst
• Sales Manager – Lab
• Analyst-Biotech Product
• Research Associate – Cancer Biology

Companies offering placement in the field of biotechnology are:

• Biocon, Bangalore
• Serum Institute of India, Pune
• Panacea Biotec, Delhi
• Piramal Healthcare, Mumbai
• Wockhardt Ltd., Mumbai
• GlaxoSmithKline, Mumbai
• Bharat Serum, Mumbai
• Krebs Biochemicals and Industries Ltd., Hyderabad
• Zydus Cadila, Ahmedabad