Healthcare & Life Sciences

Biotechnology Professional

Applies biological science to products and processes in industry and research.

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What this career is

Biotechnology uses living systems and biological processes in areas such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, diagnostics and industrial production.

Typical education pathway
B.Sc. or B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology, commonly with postgraduate study

What professionals typically do

  • Run laboratory experiments and protocols
  • Develop or optimise biological processes
  • Maintain records and quality documentation
  • Support research, production or quality teams

Typical education pathways

  • Class 12 with Biology or PCM, then B.Sc. or B.Tech in Biotechnology
  • M.Sc./M.Tech in Biotechnology; Ph.D. for research careers

Important skills

Laboratory technique · Molecular biology · Documentation · Analytical thinking

Suitable student interests

Biology · Laboratory work · Research

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