"Biotechnology is the buzzword", "biotech booms","biotech-the future" ; scream the headlines in all the newspapers. But is Biotech really booming? If so, why are biotech undergrads like me reluctant to take up a masters in biotech?
Firstly, it is the age of instant gratification. And I confess I have materialistic needs too.
When freshers get 2.5-5 lacs per annum in a software company, why on earth would someone enter a biotech co where you get paid peanuts in comparison?(irrespective of whether you are a B.tech, masters or pHd) .
And scientific jobs are not abundant in the biotech sector. They are highly competitive.
Besides, in which sector of engineering are you required to pay for your internship.
The biotech boom is an illusion. So its better to chill your heels and not jump the gun in taking up a specialized course like biotech in your undergrads. A Bachelors in science would be better as it would give you an idea about your research capabilities; then you can jump into specialization and research in an area of choice.
