Degree in Biological Engineering

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THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME OF THE INSTITUTION MAINLY CONSISTS OF SECTIONS ‘A & B’ EXAMINATIONS, POPULARLY KNOWN AS THE AMIIE EXAMINATION.

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AMIIE in Biological Engineering

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Key Highlights of the AMIIE

About

Biotechnology engineering is a branch of engineering where technology is combined with biology for research & development. Biotechnology involves wide range of subjects such as engineering, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and chemistry. There are various applications of biotechnology in fields such as animal husbandry, growth of vaccines and medicines, agriculture, pollution control, energy production and conservation, healing of prolonged disease and ecological conservation. It also helps in development of insecticides, fertilizers and quality of seeds. A candidate who specializes in this field is known as a biotechnologist. There are lots of career opportunities in this field for young aspirants both in India as well as in aboard for biotechnologist.

Scope of biotechnology is rising in certain fields which include: –

Gene therapy
Tissue culture
Immunotechnologies
Genetic Engineering
Plant-based drugs
Rational drug design
Stem cell techniques
New DNA technologies
Photosynthetic efficiency
Enzyme engineering and technology

Career

Some of its specialized fields are: –

Genetics
Virology
Ecology
Immunology
Biophysics
Bio-statistics
Fisheries
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Animal Husbandry

Job Prospect

There are a lot of career opportunities in the field of biotechnology engineering. Graduates can seek employment in chemical and textile industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical firms and manufacturing industries. Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. Bio-technologists can seek employment in research laboratories, which are run by government or private sector. Professionals can seek job opportunities in private sectors such as food processing and agro based industries, pharmaceutical farms and aquaculture. Biotechnologists can also opt for science writer in media houses.

Some job profiles: –

Lab Technician
Research Scientist
Teacher/Professor
Research Associate
Science Writer
Biotechnologist
Sales Representative
Quality Control Officer

Remuneration

Biotechnology is a rewarding and promising career option. The compensation of a biotechnologist working in research organization or a public sector industry is set according to the government standards. Professionals employed in corporate houses and industries can earn handsome salary. A graduate trainee in this field can initially earn around Rs. 15,000 – 20,000 every month. Professionals working in private colleges can earn good salary depending upon their experience. Fresh IIT pass out graduates working in corporate sector can earn salary between Rs. 70,000 – Rs. 85,000 per annum.

Top companies, which employ biotechnologists, are: –

IDPL
Thapar Group
Hindustan Lever
Biocon India Ltd.
Hindustan Antibiotics
Indo American Hybrid Seeds

Section-A

Section-B

What Is AMIIE?

Full form of AMIIE is “Associate Member of the Indian Institution of Engineers”. AMIIE is a professional certification given by Indian Institution of Engineers (IIE).

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