Biotechnologist — Life Science & Environment

Uses biology and technology to create medicines, foods and solutions.

What they do

Biotechnologists apply principles of biology and technology to develop products, processes and solutions in medicine, agriculture, food and the environment. They manipulate living organisms or their components — genes, proteins, cells — to create vaccines, diagnostics, GM crops, biofuels and industrial enzymes. The field sits at the intersection of molecular biology, biochemistry and engineering.

Education path

PCB → B.Tech/B.Sc Biotechnology, then M.Sc/M.Tech.

Entrance exams

• JEE Main
• CUET
• NEET (for some)
• GATE (PG)

Key skills

• Biology
• Lab skills
• Research
• Patience

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