Biotechnology is the most wanted course among students in the current era. By choosing Biotechnology one can explore the modern technologies used in Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Textile, Food, and Agricultural fields. Biotechnology is the combination of biology with technologies. By studying Biotechnology, the students will get basic knowledge in Genetic Engineering, Immunology, Microbiology and Cell Biology, Bioinformatics and Nanotechnology.

Biotechnology professionals are popularly hired in capacities such as Analytical Chemist, Biomedical Scientist, Healthcare Scientist, Clinical Biotechnologist, Clinical Research Associate, Forensic Scientist and Research Scientist.

Common areas of employment for such professionals include:

• Drug Manufacturing Companies, Public Health Entities, Blood Services.
• Industrial Laboratories, Cancer Research Institutes, Research Departments.
• Educational Institutes, Environmental Pollution Control, etc.

Eligibility: A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination in any Science stream.

Value Added Courses (VAC):

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Technology
• BSS PG DMLT (PG Diploma in Medical Laboratory technology) recognised by Bharat Sevak Samaj, Govt. of India.
• Software languages Including Java and Python

CBCS Syllabus: PERI College follows the University of Madras syllabus for affiliated colleges.