Overview

Important techniques such as the development of drugs, treatment of cancer, removal of pollutants from the environment and disease resistant high yielding crops come under the scope of Biotechnology.If you are passionate about Biology, Medicine, Life, the removal of human and animal suffering through technology, then Biotechnology from Veltech University is the right choice for you ! Biotechnology is strongly rooted in Biological Sciences and Engineering and has multiple applications primarily in the Medical, Pharmaceutical, Industrial and Agricultural sectors. A Biotechnologist directly manipulates the molecules of life within the Cell (DNA, Gene sequences within the DNA, Protein).

There is a tremendous increase in the use of Biotechnology for developing solutions to other industries. Biocomposites and Enzymes made from controlled bioprocesses are revolutionizing the materials industry. Advanced biotechnological concepts in the areas of Bioenergy and Biofuels are creating newer avenues in sustainability and directly influence the nation’s economy.

Careers

Bio-technologists can find career opportunities both in India as well as in abroad with pharmaceutical companies, chemical, agriculture and healthcare sectors.They can also be employed in multiple areas of planning, production and management of bio-processing industries.

B.Tech. Biotechnology is currently the entry level educational qualification that is treated on par with medical field. There is a huge demand for Enzymes, drug products,generic medicines and students will be fully equipped with the necessary skills to meet these emergent challenges.

This field is vast and diverse, it provides a platform for an elaborate research work. Recently, there has been a tremendous rise in the number of eminent Industries in India such as Biocon, Serum Institute of India, Panacea Biotec Limited, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited, Indian Immunologicals Limited, Shantha Biotechnics Limited, Piramal Healthcare, Zydus Cadila, Gennova Pharmaceuticals etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Biostatistics

Cell Biology

Molecular Biology: Concepts And Techniques

Bioprocess Engineering

Genetic Engineering

Immunology And Immunotechnology

Biological Mass Transfer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-16 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chennai, India

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 31 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in India

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Mathematics and Physics at A level (or equivalent) are mandatory.
Candidates should have opted for English as a medium of Instruction.
The third subject can be Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Biotechnology/ Biology for pursuing B. Tech.
Candidates should have opted for English as a medium of Instruction.
For Biomedical / Biotechnology, the eligible combination is MPC (Mathematics Physics Chemistry).
Minimum average of 50% in standard 12 or equivalent (Grade ‘C’)
For candidates from Nepal, minimum of 50% aggregate in the above subjects for Class 11 and Class 12 put-together.
Candidate should produce grade card/ equivalent mark sheets attained from the school.
Proof of foreign nationality should also be produced. Eg. Passport/ National ID

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6600 USD / year

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Citizens or residents

3165 USD / year

≈ 3165 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 2,90,000 - 3,60,000 INR;

FEE FOR SAARC: 4600 USD / FEE FOR NON SAARC: 6600 USD

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