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Biochemical Engineering


Overview

B. Tech in Biochemical engineering is an undergraduate Biochemical Engineering course. Biochemical engineering is a department of chemical engineering or biological engineering. BE/B.Tech in Biochemical Engineering is a four-year course. The target of this Engineering is to prepare the students in Biochemical, Biotechnology, Microbial and furthermore Protein Frameworks

This course deals with the design and construction of unit techniques that involve biological organisms or molecules, including bioreactors. This course aims to assist progress in the essential chemical engineering factors of the improvement of organic processes associated with the entirety from raw materials preparation to product recovery, relevant to industries as diverse as Medical/Healthcare, food and environmental protection. Its applications are used in the Food, Feed, and Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Water Treatment industries. 

Courses & Eligibility

The eligibility for pursuing B. Tech in Biochemical Engineering, candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology as major subjects. Independent entrance exams are also held by the various state, central, and private universities. A student can pursue M.Tech in Biochemical Engineering after completing  BE/B.Tech.

Biochemical Engineering course is provided by many public and private colleges in India. average tuition fee for this course is about Rs. 4 Lacs to Rs. 10 Lacs. The fee structure will be different for different institutions.

Course Curriculum

B. Tech in Biochemical Engineering is a 4 years long Undergraduate Level Bachelor’s Degree program. The 4 years duration is divided into 8 semesters, with each semester lasting a period of 6 months. Topics covered  under each semester are as follows:

Semester I

English
Mathematics-1
Physics
Chemistry
Basic Engineering-I (Civil and Mech.)

Practicals

Physics Laboratory
Computer Literacy
NSS /NCC/NSO/Yoga
Computer Literacy
Chemistry Laboratory
Personality and Development-I
Semester II

Value education
Biochemistry
Mathematics-LS II
Material science
Basic Engineering II
Principles of Environmental Science
Cell Biology (for Biotech. instead of Biology )

Practicals

Workshop Practices
Computer Practice
Biochemistry Laboratory
Personality Development-II
Semester III

Immunology
Microbiology
Enzyme technology
Genetics and Cytogenetics
Chemical process calculations
Mechanical operations & heat transfer
German Language /Japanese Language / French Language Phase - I
Computer Skills

Practicals

Microbiology Laboratory
Cell Biology laboratory
Immunology Laboratory
Personality Development-III


Semester IV

Biophysics
Biostatistics
Molecular Biology
Momentum Transfer
Bioprocess Principles
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
German Language /Japanese Language / French Language Phase - II

Practicals

Genetics laboratory
Personality Development-IV
Comprehension-I
Molecular Biology Laboratory
Semester V

Elective-1
Mass Transfer
Plant Biotechnology
Animal Biotechnology
Analytical Techniques
Vector Biology and Gene manipulation

Practicals

Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory
Gene Manipulation laboratory
Industrial Training*
Mass Transfer laboratory
Personality Development V
Semester VI

Elective-2
Bioinformatics
Protein Engineering
Genomics and Proteomics
Instrumentation and Process control

Practicals

Plant tissue culture Laboratory
Animal Cell culture Laboratory
Fermentation laboratory
Comprehension-II
Personality Development VI


Semester VII

Fermentation technology
Elective-3
Bioreactor design
Bioseparation Technology

Practicals

Industrial Training
Bioprocess equipment Designing and Drawing lab
Elective lab
Bioseparation Lab
Semester VIII

Bionanotechnology
Bioethics, IPR & Patent rights

Practicals

Project Work

Career Prospect

After graduating in Biochemical engineering, people can work in biological laboratories of government as well as corporate levels.

Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering can get the following  job positions:

  • Chemical Engineer
  • Development Chemical Engineer
  • Site Engineer
  • Technical Operator
  • Fire & Safety Officer
  • Professor
  • Executive
  • Bioprocess Sales Specialist
  • Assistant Manager
  • Team Leader
  • Business Development Manager

Pay & Remuneration

After graduating in Biochemical engineering there is a scope of a good employment, An average starting salary is generally between 3-6 Lakh Rupees per year

Chances of building a career in abroad after Graduation is also good, when it comes to this Engineering branch. Abroad, the salary package will be much better in comparison to the figure mentioned above.

Famous Personalities

There are many Persons who have made a mark in the field of Biochemical  Engineering. Some of the Famous Personalities are:

  • Isaac Asimov (2 January 1920 - 6 April 1992)
  • Linus Pauling (28 February 1901 - 19 August 1994)
  • James J.Collins, 26 June 1965 (age 53 years)
  • Lawrence J. DeLucas, 11 July 1950 (age 67 years)

Top Colleges in India

There are some top colleges for Biochemical Engineering, They are as follows:

Top Colleges Which Offers Biochemical Engineering are
Indian Institutes of Technology at Kanpur
Indian Institutes of Technology at  Kharagpur
Indian Institutes of Technology at  Delhi
Indian Institutes of Technology at  Mumbai
Indian Institutes of Technology at  Guwahati
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Delhi
Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izzatnagar, UP
Central Food and Technology Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore
National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana
Malaria Research Center (MRC), Delhi
Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai
Regional Research Laboratory (RRL), Jammu
Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, UP
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, UP
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Madras, Mumbai and New Delhi
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP
Allahabad University, UP
M.K. University, Madurai
Anna University, Madras
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Pune University
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi



More Information

How to get admission in bachelor of technology in Biochemical Engineering?

If the applicant is eligible enough, students can follow the process given below.

  • Application Form
  • Entrance Exam (JEE Mains)/ Counselling
  • Admission  


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