The Institute of Bio Technology is one of the pioneering colleges of Himalayan Institute of Technology, Dehradun. Students are imparted a thorough grounding in the core subjects to enable them to pursue a career in BSc Bio-Technology. They are ensured the best guidance, constant monitoring, well equipped laboratories and abundant research facilities

Biotechnology is the exploitation of natural resources at the microbial and molecular level to produce a product of improved quality for the benefit of mankind. The work the Bio technologists do is in a variety of sectors e.g. agriculture, pharmaceuticals, medicine, environment etc.

The faculty members in the department are actively involved in research in thrust areas such as Nanotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Clinical Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Ph.D. Scholars are also Pursuing research in these area.

Biotechnology is the science and technology based on life science. Biotechnology is a highly interdisciplinary field that combines biological sciences with engineering technologies to manipulate living organisms and biological systems to produce products that helps in advancement of healthcare, medicine, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals and environment control.

After completing your BSc Biotechnology, you can seek employment in leading Indian or multi-national companies. You can apply for jobs in a range of industries dealing with pharmaceutical, chemical, bioprocessing and agriculture products, bio-processing industries, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

There are ample opportunities in industries producing healthcare products, textile industry, cosmetics and organizations engaged in different types of industrial research and development.You are also eligible for opportunities in government research and development organizations.