Should My Daughter Pursue B.Tech in Computer Science and Biosciences?

Ans: Bhanu Madam, You have NOT mentioned in which college she has got admission for IT.

Anyway, please note, most recruiters even prefer students from IT branch along with CSE students. Only thing, your daughter should ensure is that she should keep upgrading her skills/get additional certifications online through NPTEL, Coursera, Internshala, LinkedIn etc. and / or recommended by her college faculties of IT Department.

The above will help her a lot to be competent even among the students of CSE during Campus Recruitment Drive. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Bright Future.

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Ans: The decision by your daughter to pursue a BSc in Biotechnology opens up a wide range of career opportunities in diverse and rapidly growing fields. After completing her BSc, she can either pursue further education or enter the job market directly. Options include MSc in Biotechnology (or Related Fields), MBA in Biotechnology/Healthcare Management, PhD in Biotechnology, PG Diploma Courses, and pursuing a master's degree in top countries for biotechnology.

After BSc, she can work in various sectors and roles, such as lab technician, research assistant, quality control analyst, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, agricultural biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, food and beverage industry, bioinformatics, government jobs, or entrepreneurship. High-paying and in-demand fields include medical biotechnology, bioinformatics, industrial biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and genetic engineering.

The best study and career locations for MSc/PhD are IISc Bangalore, IITs (Kharagpur, Kanpur), JNU Delhi, University of Hyderabad, and government initiatives like DBT (Department of Biotechnology). Skills she should develop include technical skills, research and analytical skills, soft skills, and certifications.

To build a strong foundation in core biotechnology subjects, she should participate in internships or summer research projects. After BSc, she should prepare for entrance exams, network, and consider financial considerations.

All the BEST for your Daughter’s Prosperous Future.

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