| Parameter | Biotechnology | Biomedical Engineering |
| Meaning | - Biotechnology is more focused on life sciences and develops products to be used in the medical, food, and agricultural industries.
- It is an applied biological science using chemistry to create new biological products.
- Biotechnology leverages organic systems and biology for problem-solving.
- It has a broader application, covering everything from waste disposal to genetic modification, environmental impact, and so on.
| - Biomedical engineering focuses more on medical problems and their solutions.
- It uses engineering and principles and applies the same to medicine.
- Biomedical engineering also takes this route but uses inorganic materials for technological advancement.
- It concentrates on the management, diagnosis, treatment, mitigation, and prevention of disabilities and diseases of the masses.
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| Career Scope | Biotechnology careers are mostly lab-oriented, involving developing or testing products, researching new products, and conducting experiments. The major industries include biofuels, agriculture, healthcare, virology, food production, and more. | Biomedical engineering careers may also involve lab work, although there may be work in various departments within hospitals and interactions with patients. Major sectors include biomaterial firms, universities, research organizations, and orthopedic manufacturers. |
| Eligibility Criteria | The criteria vary across institutions for biotechnology programs (can also be country-specific). Here are some general requirements at leading institutions: - AAA-AAB grades or equivalent, including two out of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Mathematics.
- Two core sciences should have AA grades.
- Practical skills assessments and experience are sometimes necessary.
- English language proficiency
- Any other criteria deemed suitable by the university.
| The criteria may differ across universities (can be country-specific as well). Yet, here are some general entry requirements: - AAA grades with grade A in Physics and Mathematics or equivalent.
- Equivalent 38 points for an IB Diploma and a total of 18 points in three higher level subjects, including grade 6 in Physic and Mathematics.
- English language proficiency.
- Indian students have to either provide Year 12/CISCE/CBSE/equivalent marks with five subjects and specific marks (this changes across universities)
- Some institutions alternatively accept completion of one year of a bachelor’s degree at a recognized Indian institution with the grade being the same as the UK Upper Second Class.
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| Subjects | Some of the core Biotechnology subjects include the following: (may vary across institutions):
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Laboratory Science
- Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Microbes, Humankind, and the Environment
- Health & Safety
- Genome Maintenance & Regulation
- Fundamentals of Bacteriology
- Omic Technologies & Resources
- Science Communication
- Microbiology
- Plants for the Future
- Post-Genome Biology
- Green Biotechnology
- Gene Regulation & Disease
| Some of the key modules in Biomedical engineering may include the following (may differ across institutions):
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| Salaries (Per Year) | As per PayScale reports ,the salaries for Biotechnology professions are as follows:
- Research Scientist- $59,000-124,000
- Research Associate- $48,000 to $83,000
- Senior Research Scientist- $82,000- $148,000
- Senior Research Associate- $63,000- $104,000
- Associate Research Scientist- $50,000- $95,000
- Principal Scientist- $97,000- $159,000
| As per PayScale reports, the salaries for Biomedical Engineering professions are as follows:
- Biomedical Engineer- $80,148
- Senior Biomedical Engineer- $1,00,888
- Principal Biomedical Engineer- $91,789
- Biomedical Technician- $52,011
- Clinical Engineer- $96,288
- Biomechanical Engineer- $78,983
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