About M.Tech Biochemical Engineering Course
Master of Technology in Biochemical Engineering is a two year postgraduate Biochemical Engineering course which mainly focus on the interaction between microbiology, chemical engineering and bio chemistry. This course provides students the knowledge required to solve biochemical engineering problems.
Duration
Duration of the M.Tech Biochemical Engineering Course is 2 years divided into 4 semesters. Each semester lasts for 6 months. Structure of course is divided into 2 types, they are core course and elective course.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum eligibility required to apply for admission to the M.Tech Biochemical Engineering course is to qualify Bachelor's degree such as Bachelor of Engineering B.E/ Bachelor of Technology B.Tech or equivalent qualification from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.
Admission Procedure
Various institutes have their own admission criteria, so admission procedure may differ from one institute to another. Most of the institutes offer admission to the M.Tech Biochemical Engineering course, based on candidates performance at graduation level and/or in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering GATE, followed by interview.
More about the course
Biochemical engineering is a branch of chemical engineering. The M.Tech Biochemical Engineering course mainly covers the concepts related to the designing and construction of unit processes involving molecules or biological organisms. And it also makes students understand the biological and biochemical phenomena underlying the biotechnology, biochemical engineering, microbial and enzyme systems.
Some of the subjects covered in the syllabus of the M.Tech Biochemical Engineering course are bio process engineering, bioreactors, transport phenomena in bio process system, mathematical modelling in biochemical engineering, safety management in bio-process industries, bioreactor design, chemical and biochemical reactions, nano technology and its applications in bio process industries, bio energy, biological thermodynamics, fermentation technology and biological waste treatment.
Career Opportunities
Successful postgraduates of the M.Tech Biochemical Engineering course can find employments in the fields such as microelectronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, polymers, food processing, biotechnology, energy, environmental engineering etc. And in areas such as hospital, diagnostic centers, research and development centers, research centers, academic institutions, manufacturing units, quality control and testing centers etc. Some of the job positions offered for these postgraduates are listed below:
- Microbiologist
- Professors/ Lecturer
- Laboratory Technician
- Scientific Analyst
- Clinical Research Associate
- Sports Nutritionist
- Biochemical Officer
- Applied Mechanics Engineer
- Engineering Technician
- Research Assistant
- Packaging Officer
Further Study Options
Candidates willing to pursue higher research studies can opt for Ph.D and M.Phil courses in a related subject, after successful completion of the M.Tech Biochemical Engineering Course.
M.Tech Bio-chemical Engineering Admissions for 2019 - 2020 Academic Year
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