GIET University, Gunupur (formerly known as Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology) was established by “Vidya Bharati Educational Trust,” Gunupur, Odisha, India in the year 1997. Since inception, the Trust promotes Technical Education in India with a motto of providing Quality Education in a highly disciplined and conducive environment with International Standards.
Ph.D. or Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology is a Doctorate course in Biotechnology. It generally takes 3-5 years to complete, including coursework. A candidate who has completed their Masters in Biotechnology or Allied Biological Sciences with a minimum of 55 % or 5.5 CGPA can apply for this degree. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR-NET can sit directly for the personal interview.
Biotechnology is a field of study that uses living organisms or cellular and bio-molecular processes to make new products or provide new production methods. Recent scientific and technological improvements have transformed biotechnology. And have unlocked its fantastic potential in various areas such as health care, environment, food and beverage industry, forestry, industrial processes, and so on.
The applications of Biotechnology are manifold. It is used to develop medicines and healthcare products; it can provide food security and bioenergy through the genetic manipulation of crops and algae etc.
Biotechnology at GIET University has experienced and world-class faculty to guide the candidates in their research. The department also has well-equipped infrastructure for advanced research. Its intense research and development (R&D) program, up-to-date curricula, and modern laboratory infrastructure make it a much sought-after department. Candidates who enroll for a Ph.D. in Biotechnology at GIET University are allocated a supervisor who guides them in their research. The department is committed to providing academic assistance in the candidates’ research and scholarly pursuit.
Doctoral candidates can select several research areas where their supervisor actively guides them:
Medical Biotechnology
Industrial Biotechnology
Plant Biotechnology
Bioinformatics
After completing a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, candidates can opt for a career in research and development (R & R&D) jobs of pharmaceutical companies. They can go for academics, the agriculture sector, and research institutes where candidates can get jobs. Another area with immense job potential is in Intellectual Property Research and Patenting.