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Careers in Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Genetics
Biotechnology: Biotechnology is one of the most exciting fields today. It is the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes. Biotechnology deals with the technique that uses living organisms, or parts of organisms, to make or modify products, improve plants or animals, or to develop microorganisms for specific uses. As such, biotechnology has applications in pharmacology, medicine, agriculture, and many other fields. To prepare for a career in biotechnology, a person should learn as much as possible about biology, chemistry, and other life sciences. Since the career involves research, one must have an academic bent of mind. One has to be hard working and willing to put in a lot of effort in experiments. Biochemistry: Biochemists study the chemical composition of living things. They analyze the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity  Biochemists study such things as the structures and physical properties of biological molecules, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; the mechanisms of enzyme action; the chemical regulation of metabolism; the chemistry of nutrition; the molecular basis of genetics (inheritance); the chemistry of vitamins; energy utilization in the cell;  the chemistry of the immune response. Genetics: Genetics is the branch of biology that deals with heredity, especially the mechanisms of hereditary transmission and the variation of inherited characteristics among similar or related organisms. Molecular genetics is the field of biology which studies the structure and function of genes. Where to Study: Biotechnology: Department of Biotechnology, University of Karachi, Karachi http://www.uok.edu.pk BS in Biotechnology - 4 years MSc in Biotechnology - 2 years Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, University of Sindh, Jamshoro (http://ww http://www.usindh.edu.pk MS in Biotechnology - 2 years Faculty of Crop Production, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam http://www.sau.edu.pk      BSc (Hons) in Agriculture - 4 years (Biotechnology and Food Technology) Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of the Punjab, Lahore http://www.pu.edu.pk MSc in Biotechnology - 2 years Ph D in Biotechnology - 3-4 years Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Government College University, Lahore http://www.gcu.edu.pk BSc (Hons) - 4 years M Phil in Biotechnology - 1 year Department of Biological Science, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad http://www.qau.edu.pk MSc (Hons) - 2 years (Animal Science and Plant Science) M Phil and Ph D in Biotechnology Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore, http://www.pu.edu.pk      MSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology - 2 years M Phil leading to Ph D in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology - 3-4 years Centre of Biotechnology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar    http://www.upesh.edu.pk Bachelors in Biotechnology - 4 years M Phil in Biotechnology Biochemistry: Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi      http://www.uok.edu.pk BS in Biochemistry - 4 years MSc in Biochemistry- 2 years Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of the Punjab, Lahore http://www.pu.edu.pk BSc (hons) in Biochemistry - 4 years MSc in Biochemistry - 2 years Ph D in Biochemistry - 3-4 years Department of Biological Science, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi http://www.uaar.edu.pk MSc in Biochemistry- 2– 3years Ph D in Biochemistry Institute of Biochemistry , University of Sindh, Jamshoro     http://www.usindh.edu.pk BS in Biochemistry - 4 years MSc in Biochemistry - 2 years Specialisation: a. Clinical Biochemistry b. Nutrition c. Advance Biochemistry Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore, Lahore http://www.uol.edu.pk MSc in Biochemistry- 2 years M Phil leading to Ph D in Biochemistry - 3-4 years Genetics: Centre of Molecular Genetics, University of Karachi, Karachi http://www.uok.edu.pk BS in Genetics Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore http://www.pu.edu.pk BSc (hons) in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics- 4 years MSc - 2 years Ph D - 3-5 years Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, University of Sindh, Jamshoro http://www.usindh.edu.pk BS in Biotechnology - 4 years Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi http://www.uaa.edu.pk BSc (Hons) - 4 years MSc in Agriculture- 2– 3 years (Plant Breeding and Genetics) Ph D in Genetics Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, NWFP University of Agriculture, Peshawar http://www.aup.edu.pk BSc (Hons) in Agriculture - 4 years MSc in Agriculture- 2– 3 years (Plant Breeding and Genetics) Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, NWFP University of Agriculture, Faisalabad http://www.uaf.edu.pk BSc (Hons) in Agriculture - 4 years MSc in Agriculture- 2– 3 years (Plant Breeding and Genetics) Ph D—3 years Required Attributes: To be a Biotechnologist, you have to be a good researcher and possess the ability to work with tissues drawn from plants or other living things. You will also have to keep in touch with the latest research being done all over the world and be updated with science journals. This career  requires patience. Experiments may have to be conducted over a number of days, which may or may not yield expected results. Prospects: Graduates of biotechnology, biochemistry and genetics mostly conduct research and work with research institutes for example PCSIR, Bio technology and Food research centre of Dr AQ Khan Research Lab, National Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering NIBGE etc. Graduates can also work in health sector and can work with pharmaceutical companies, chemical companies. Work in Agricultural sector Join academic Institution for Teaching  Go to Back / Go to Next / Go to Main