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Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering

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A student pursuing M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology in SASTRA University, Tamilnadu like to know about opportunities in the concerned field for this upcoming subject. To be simple, this is a course one should approach with cautious approach. Industrial Biotechnology is better as far as job market is concerned. But the situation of Biotech industry in India is more or less same and growing on a snails pace. For that matter, whatever may the subject in life sciences, the scope is not so wide. But if you want to pursue higher studies like M.S. or PhD, then this subject is good. Normally with B.Tech or M.Sc in any discipline of Biotech, one will not get a decent job. You might end up with a project assistant career where growth is very slow. I wish to suggest you to go up to PhD in Biotech for a better and safe job. In fact many companies are looking for good PhDs in Biotech.

Environmental Engineering after B.Tech ECE

This might be looking as a strange career option. But there are students and parents who like to take chances considering changing interests and career priorities. Here is a small hint on this thought. ECE is a very good subject in Engineering and no issues with that. It is always better to stick to the core subject only when it is ECE. If you are staunchly made up your mind to go for Environmental Engineering, you must look at chances in abroad as there are very limited opportunities in India. We are lagging behind in infrastructure and experienced faculty in this specialization. Usually, most of the B. Tech / B.E. Civil Engineering students will go for Environmental Engineering in MS program at abroad. This is a job oriented course and the professionals will be involved in water treatment plants, waste management programs etc.

Why Organic Chemistry not fetching a job

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A Student of Organic Chemistry has inquired about the reasons for not getting a job even after completion of the course. He informed that he got the M.Sc. Degree in 2008 but did not strike a job. He also interested in studying further. Here is a brief suggestion for students with this kind of education background. Keeping in mind your background I would like to say that there is no straight forward courses in Organic Chemistry. You need to diversify like taking short term training on drug design that is related to Organic Chemistry. This course has lot of demand in the job market.

As you are also interested in going for higher course, think of pursuing M.Phil. or Ph.D. If you clear CSIR – UGC NET for JRF, it will be very easy to settle in research field and also getting a job in good company with decent salary package. You can also try for GATE in order to find ways to enter into research organizations. Course wise you can choose correspondence or regular courses according to your convenience. The following Institutes are having M.Phil courses: 1. University of Madras 2. Periyar University 3. Anna University . An organic chemist with Ph.D. qualification will get excellent package in Industry in current scenario.

Yes, coming to the job chances, it depends on number of issues. Just having a degree may not guarantee you a job with a reputed corporate company. Skill Set does play a crucial role in the selection process of any company. You need to sharpen your communication, team spirit, leadership qualities and handling stress situations effectively. More importantly, try to get some work experience in some small and medium companies initially. You will have good learning opportunities in these companies and later you can try for a good position in a reputed company.

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