Which engineering stream is best?

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The discussion centers on the choice between three engineering streams: BioTechnology, Instrumentation and Control, and Information Technology. BioTechnology is highlighted for its potential in genetic manipulation and cloning, likened to the early growth phase of IT in the 1990s. Instrumentation and Control is favored for its integration with Robotics and AI, as well as its relevance to the rapidly growing BioMedical field. Information Technology, while currently popular, faces uncertainty due to recent downturns, despite its focus on information security.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of BioTechnology principles and genetic engineering
  • Familiarity with Robotics and AI concepts in Instrumentation and Control
  • Knowledge of Information Technology fundamentals and information security
  • Awareness of current trends in engineering job markets
NEXT STEPS
  • Research advancements in BioTechnology and its applications in genetic engineering
  • Explore the role of Robotics and AI in Instrumentation and Control systems
  • Investigate the current state and future prospects of Information Technology job markets
  • Analyze the impact of recent downturns on Information Technology career paths
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Students considering engineering majors, career advisors, and professionals evaluating future trends in engineering disciplines.

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I am going to pursue Engineering at graduation level. But I'm confused about which type of engineering is best. I have three options:

1) BioTechnology
2) Instrumentation and control
3) Information Technology

All are equally interesting to me. Please help me decide which one has the best future prospects and which one will be in demand 4-5 years from now? Which one should I choose? :confused:
 
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What do you like most about each?
What do you like least about each?
 
Likes:
1)I like BioTech becaude it teaches you How to manipulate with building blocks of life i.e. DNA. More Imp It will possibly teach me basics of cloning. ah! Also Biotech is now at a position where IT was in mid 90's.
2)I like Instrumentation & Control coz it includes Robotics & AI (my fav subject) and also teaches BioMedical (fastest growing stream)
3)I like Information Technology coz all the current hype is associated with it. Moreover, it would teach me Information security(most promising).

Dislikes:

1)BioTechnology would require cramming up all the scientific names of creatures, plant names, cell components & the stuff like that which I hate.
2)Instrumentation & Control will require me to work in factories/labs reading all those dumb process signals & recording them
3)IT: as you all know current downfall is troubling its future prospects.
 

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