I currently just started Foundation in Science with my desired degree being medicine. I am aware of the concerns around the current state of a medical degree in Malaysia. Long housemanship queue, joblessness, student debts... So I do have other options. I just intend to work in the healthcare field because that's an industry I really want to work in. My 2nd choice has always been Pharmacy, but even that has been starting to become saturated in Malaysia.
Lately I've been having a lot of interest in Biotechnology. I've always liked bio, and I've always liked technology, so boom! Biotechnology! Of course, various universities in the country offer a Biotech degree, but I have no idea if there are many job opportunities out there in the country after I graduate, and also how much they pay. To clarify, my degree MUST be studied in Malaysia and I MUST work in Malaysia after graduation for a number of years as I'm bonded to the government via a KPM scholarship. I also prefer working in a lab (ie. research) over academia and entrepreneurship/marketing/sales, and I'd really like to go for Postgrad overseas.
Is there anyone working in the Biotech industry or anyone has a Biotech degree in Malaysia? How's the working life? Also, which Malaysian uni's Biotech degree is more reputable in your opinion?
How is the biotechnology industry in Malaysia?