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Biotech still attractive
but bereft of good career
options, feel Indian
students
The recent first of its kind biotech student perception conducted
by BioVoice has revealed that while majority of students are still
fascinated by the subject, they are equally disappointed with the lack
of enough opportunities or good career profiles
BY BIOVOICE NEWS BUREAU
T
he insights from the
BioVoice Biotech
Student Perception
Survey reveal that 67.8
percent of students
chose the biotechnology
as a career due to their fondness of
the subject whereas 13.2 percent
thought they would become
entrepreneurs, and 9.9 percent
were hopeful of a good salary and
life. The rest of 12.1 percent were
not much sure about it. On the
question of reasons behind their
decision to choose biotech as a
career route, 80.2 percent students
said it was their own decision, 11
percent were motivated by friends
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and 8.8 percent by teachers.
Interestingly none were under
parental pressure.
To the question on whether the
students still wanted to pursue
higher degrees in biotechnology, the
70.3 percent replied in affirmative
as they feel that the future could
be good. 14.3 percent said they are
confused and 9.9 percent said they
have no idea. Rest of 5.5 percent
clearly regret taking the subject.
Biotech education system holds
us back, say students
On being asked if they are satisfied