STUDY PLAN
I became intrigued with the field of biotechnology and the magnitude of change that a single technique could bring about. In order to fulfill my aspirations for this stream I made it my career option.
After my 12th grade I completed 2 years of bachelor studies in biotechnology from Ansal Institute of Technology recognized by the Indraprashtha University and UGC (University Grant Commission) of India. Credit to my hard work in the laboratory and theory, I was awarded with many trophies, certificates and a $1000 scholarship.
The course helped me understand a bigger picture of the term “biotechnology” and its applications in agriculture, health care, pharmaceuticals and environmental sciences.
At the end of 2 years of study I earned 85 credits with a CGPA of 3.89 out of 4
After gaining the initial and basic knowledge in the subject, I started searching for a university that could provide me with a deeper and an explicit approach to the subject. My search ended at “University of Manitoba”. I applied and got admission to the undergraduate degree program in biotechnology with a successful transfer of 54 credits from my previous studies at Ansal Institute of Technology to University of Manitoba.
Studying at University of Manitoba, Canada became a strong choice because of the various features and facilities it provides. The university is highly research oriented which is quite important for my course of study. The university offers state of the art laboratories backed up with 19 libraries. The student to faculty ratio (25,000 : 4,000) is also impressive, every student is looked upon easily. Getting an undergraduate qualification in biotechnology from University of Manitoba would earn me a great deal of International exposure. Students from different Countries with varied experience would form a great pool of class room experience. The university inspires its students to work hard and gives an equal opportunity to come out with flying colors.
World recession has made every industry highly competitive. For a successful future each individual has to present himself with an uncommon qualification and talent that separates him from the mass. My course of biotechnology at University of Manitoba will help me in achieving that. The course will not just award me with an international bachelor’s qualification but also with an inter-disciplinary education. In addition to these the course in its 3rd year also offers an year of Co-op education which will give me hands on industrial exposure, latest biotech techniques and advanced machineries and also an opportunity to apply my learning in a real world situation in an international setting. A combination of these aspects in my course would definitely provide my resume with an edge over my contemporaries back in India.
After completing my bachelor studies, I have considered research as my career. I foresee a very bright future for myself back in India by joining any of the multi-national or homegrown companies like Biocon, Glaxo Smith Kline, Zydus Cadila, Indian Immunologicals etc. Within the last 2 decades India has become a hub for biotech companies. Trained manpower, rich biodiversity and 7 climatic zones attract global investors to set up their projects in the metropolitan cities of India. With the combined efforts from the public and the private sector more than 350 companies employing 20,000 scientists each year, the Indian biotechnological sector has announced a formidable presence.
