Bio technology – OUT with the old, IN with the new

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.