Biotechnology applies an assortment of techniques to living cells to produce a particular product of improved quality. It is an integrated approach that requires knowledge of the different branches of science. It can be an exciting and intriguing field for those with a scientific mind and can find unexpected possibilities in this field.

Biotechnology is a research-oriented field and covers areas like medicine, pharma, agriculture and the environment. It finds applications in most of the industries like chemical, pharmaceutical, textiles, genetics and agriculture. Some of the important tasks include -the production of bio-processed, material-like food, pharmaceuticals, tissue culture and chemicals as well as the execution of pollution controlled measures, developmental studies in regions like waste management. Studies in areas such as biochemical engineering, microchemistry, genetics and biochemistry is conducted by institutes and major pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Bio-technologists can find careers with pharmaceutical companies, chemical, agriculture and allied industries. They can be employed in the areas of planning, production and management of bio-processing industries. There is large scale employment in research laboratories run by the government as well as the corporate sector.