Which institute is better for pursuing M.Sc. in Biotechnology: Amity, Apeejay Stya University, or Sharda University?
Posted On - Sep 23, 2020Among all the aforementioned institutes, Amity University seems to be the best option. My sister is an alumni of Amity University Biotech department and claims it to be one of the best departments of the They have a good research facility and trained faculty. The placements are worth it University. Moreover, Amity University has an extraordinary ambiance that grooms your personality as a whole.
Moreover, I haven't heard of Apeejay so that alone means it's not worth joining. However, if you are serious about pursuing MSc in Biotechnology, consider joining BHU, or AMU, and . these will offer a better ambiance, curriculum, and job opportunities.
Amity, Apeejay STYA University as well as Sharda University are excellent universities to pursue an M.Sc in Biotechnology. However, some of the points one can consider before applying to any of the three universities are as follows:
Fees and Eligibility:
The eligibility and fees required for each university have been listed below:
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Colleges |
Fees (first-year fees) |
Eligibility |
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Amity University |
INR 58,000 |
Graduation in Life Sciences |
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Apeejay Stya University |
INR 2,60,000 |
BSc, B.Tech, BHMS, MBBS etc with 55% marks |
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Sharda University |
INR 1,00,000 |
B.Sc in related fields or Nursing with 55% marks |
Placements:
Amity University:
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Students get 100% placement assistance from the university and the average salary is INR 2.5 to INR 4.5 lakh per annum.
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Some of the top companies visiting the institute include Abbott, BBraun, Biocon, Nestle, Millipore, etc.
Apeejay Stya University:
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About 60% of students are placed after the end of the program whereas others may choose to pursue further studies.
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Religare, Wipro, Pfizer, Abbott are some of the recruiters at the college with an average pay offer of INR 3 lakhs per annum.
Sharda University:
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Most MSc graduates become quality controllers, biotechnology researchers, regulatory officers as well as regional managers with a 100% placement rate.
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The average annual package offered is INR 4.50 to INR 6 lakhs per annum. Some companies recruiting students include Grail Research, ITC, Pepsi, etc.
Focus Areas:
Amity University:
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Amity university stresses on the areas of medicine, genetic engineering, environment, etc. in its biotechnology courses.
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Its main aim is to guide students towards being future scientists in this field.
Apeejay Stya University:
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Apeejay Stya focuses on inquiry-based learning with industry-centric and research-based programs.
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Its core subjects include Medical Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, etc.
Sharda University:
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Sharda University’s biotechnology program imparts knowledge primarily based on chemistry and biology along with design and engineering.
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Students will also learn about research areas of advances in Plant Biotechnology and Fermentation technology.
Students can make a decision based on their placement requirements as well as the curriculum offered and fee structure along with any other criteria they wish to consider.
