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Sir, I have applied to a reputed college for B.tech + M.Tech. (dual degree) in Biotechnology. But I am not sure about my decision as I don't know about the career options related to it. Is the maths that we have to study for first two semester in this course very difficult? and after completing the course is there any scope for some good job? I am in a confusion! Pls help!!
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Thank you for choosing Mera career guide and writing to us.
First of all I want to appreciate you to have chosen Biotechnology course. You can certainly study an integrated degree and it does carry advantages with it. Employers prefer recruiting students with higher degrees for crucial research positions and an integrated program will be very rewarding in this aspect. Also students who aim to study Masters degree without taking education break, and also prefer research oriented careers, choose integrated MTech to develop in-depth theoretical knowledge.
The only two reasons why most students choose only to study BTech and not integrated MTech, is due to the duration of course. Lots of students prefer to finish education as quickly as possible and start working to earn money. For this reason, they find an integrated program pretty long in duration and doesnt want to be studying for 5-6 years all along. The second reason is the tuition fee and related expenses it may incur on the student. Students prefer investing only for a four year degree and are reluctant to invest for a degree that requires 5-6 years of study. If you can afford tuition fees for the entire duration of an integrated program, and are also able to commit to studying; you can definitely go for this course. Also completing the integrated MTech, you are sure to be placed in most research jobs and your salary will also be pretty high compared to BTech pass outs. Moreover, if you are interested in doing a PhD in future, having an MTech is advantageous.
Next, regarding your issue with mathematics. You will study maths in first year only, meaning in both sem 1 and sem 2. But it is definitely not difficult. I am a BTech Biotech graduate and I had maths in my first year and I found it very easy to manage. You may also study Biostatistics in year 2 (sem 3) and it is easy to manage too. If you can work out on problems everyday after it is taught at college, you can very well score above 80%. In fact you will not even require extra coaching or tuition support to study maths in first year. So be relaxed about maths.
Lastly, about the career options with Biotechnology. You have a variety of options to choose from like corporate to research careers. The most cool careers a Biotech degree can give you are below.
Most students think they can either work at corporate or research labs having a degree in Biotech. With a Biotech degree, you could also work as an pharma industry analyst, pharma marketing analyst, life science publishing companies and corporate communications in life sciences industry. I hope the briefing will help you very much.
Please write back if you require further help. Happy to help. All the best for your education.
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