Bio technology – OUT with the old, IN with the new!
“Biology is
likely to become the greatest single driver of the global economy. It will
become the world’s dominant language, and all of us will have to be literate to
thrive.”
Drug Designing and Manufacture, Medical and
Health Care, Food Processing, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Research and
Development, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Bio-Processing, Environment
Conservation...keep counting because there is a lot more when it comes to BIO-
TECHNOLOGY.
It’s a field that has shunned the old ways
and has evolved itself with new technology and opened door to a wide array of
opportunities. Intellectuals agree that biotechnological innovation is the
foundation-stone of our future, and a ‘game changer’. It is anticipated that it
will underpin our economy and provide solutions to intractable problems of
human and animal diseases, climate change, fuel alternatives, food security –
as well as improving our quality of life.
Overview
of Indian Bio-Tech Industry
·
Third biggest biotech industry
in the Asia-Pacific region.
·
Second highest number of
USFDA–approved plants.
·
USD 3.7 Billion to be spent on
biotechnology from 2012-17.
·
India has the potential to
become a major producer of transgenic rice and several genetically modified
(GM) or engineered vegetables.
·
Special purpose organisation
such as Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Public
Sector Undertaking of Department of Biotechnology, to support industry through
funding, mentoring, hand-holding and infrastructure support.
·
The Indian biotech industry
will grow at an average growth rate of around 30% a year and reach USD 100
Billion by 2025.
·
The market size of the sector
is expected to rise up to USD 11.6 Billion by 2017 due to a range of factors
such as growing demand for healthcare services, intensive R&D activities
and strong government initiatives.
JOB
Opportunities
With growing Indian Bio- Technology industry and
high FDI policy, the job pool in this sector is on the rise. There are many good job
opportunities available after completing B.Tech & M.Tech Biotechnology
respectively. After multimedia industry, Biotechnology is ranked second as the
growing sector with a tremendous employment potential.
After completing your study, you can seek
employment
In leading Indian or multi-national companies,
In Industries dealing with pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-processing and
agriculture products,
In government research and development organisations,
As Bio- Tech Engineers, Research Scientist and a lot more
Top
biotechnologists hire are:-
Hindustan Lever, Thapar Group, Indo American Hybrid Seeds, Bincon India
Limited, Bivcol, IDPL, Indian Vaccines Corporation, Hindustan Antibiotics, Sun
Pharma, Cadila etc.
Studying
Bio- Technology at Chandigarh University
Biotechnology students at Chandigarh
University study a combination of animal, plant and microbial sciences,
underpinned by animal and plant physiology, biochemistry, genetics and
computing.
Professionally Trained Faulty
With qualified faculty, including several Ph.D.’s recruited from academia
and industry around the world, students get the opportunity to gain an in depth
and expert knowledge on different area of their subject. This helps to develop
expertise and succeed in building a career in the exciting areas of
biotechnology and related fields.
Modern
Facilities
Our cutting-edge curricula with state-of-the-art
facilities for teaching and research will provide a solid foundation in the
biological sciences.
Research
Oriented
Bio technology is all about research and practical
training. At CU every word read in the classrooms are put to practical
observations and experiments. Students are encouraged to carry out research and
to put their innovation into practise.
Industry
Oriented
At CU we know that university is their incubation
where they learn and grow to finally make a footing in the outside professional
world. Keeping this very clear, at CU there are regular industry visits,
discussions with industry experts, training sessions and workshops under
professional experts and interactions with industry majors in order to build
the industry required skills in our students.
Apart from all this Chandigarh University provides a superb learning
environment, is globally oriented, student centric, has high placement records
and is a highly recognised institution that provides every possible opportunity
to the Bio technology students to grow and learn in the most modern and
innovative manner.