r/biotechnology

Community Overview

About r/biotechnology

This is a subreddit devoted to biotechnology.

The community at a glance

r/biotechnology is a Subreddit for Biotech with roughly 28K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 10th largest community in the Biotech topic page.

Roughly 3K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Biotech, Biotechnology, and Career. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention biotechnology, books, and graduate programs.

On Reddit
28K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +3K members
Growth: +14.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2024: 4K members
  • 2025: 3K members
  • 2026: 2K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 210 members
  • Aug: 242 members
  • Sep: 370 members
  • Oct: 227 members
  • Nov: 241 members
  • Dec: 229 members
  • Jan: 343 members
  • Feb: 488 members
  • Mar: 256 members
  • Apr: 252 members
  • May: 313 members
  • Jun: 213 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Need urgent help
    2. Need any kind of job – Biotech graduate, financially stuck, open to anything
    3. Where can I find a job as an undergraduate in Biotechnology?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Need urgent help · Need any kind of job – Biotech graduate, financially stuck, open to anything · Where can I find a job as an undergraduate in Biotechnology?
    7
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. New Website for Biotech Consulting Jobs
    #2
    Solution Requests
    New Website for Biotech Consulting Jobs
    1

Topics

  • Biotech
    47 posts in the past month
    1. New Website for Biotech Consulting Jobs
    #1
    Biotech
    New Website for Biotech Consulting Jobs
    47
  • Biotechnology
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Where can I find a job as an undergraduate in Biotechnology?
    2. Is biotechnology engineering a good career?
    #2
    Biotechnology
    Where can I find a job as an undergraduate in Biotechnology? · Is biotechnology engineering a good career?
    26
  • Career
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Kenyan Biotech Grad Seeking Guidance for Big Pharma Career Path (Masters, Certifications & Programs)
    #3
    Career
    Kenyan Biotech Grad Seeking Guidance for Big Pharma Career Path (Masters, Certifications & Programs)
    18
  • Research
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Research Study: New Online Database Maps Millions of DNA Loops to Unlock Gene Secrets
    #4
    Research
    Research Study: New Online Database Maps Millions of DNA Loops to Unlock Gene Secrets
    12
  • Jobs
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Incoming Freshman Interested in Biotech – What Can I Expect for Jobs & How Can I Best Prepare?
    #5
    Jobs
    Incoming Freshman Interested in Biotech – What Can I Expect for Jobs & How Can I Best Prepare?
    12

Product recommendations

  • biotechnology
    7 posts in the past month
    1. best biotechnology blog?
    2. Recommendation for Books on Biotechnology
    3. Can someone recommend Biotechnology graduate programs in Europe
    #1
    biotechnology
    best biotechnology blog? · Recommendation for Books on Biotechnology · Can someone recommend Biotechnology graduate programs in Europe
    7
  • books
    7 posts in the past month
    1. LIST OF BEST BIOTECHNOLOGY BOOKS FOR STUDENTS
    2. Best articles/papers/books in biotechnology?
    3. Best Books for a Refresher on Biotech Techniques?
    #2
    books
    LIST OF BEST BIOTECHNOLOGY BOOKS FOR STUDENTS · Best articles/papers/books in biotechnology? · Best Books for a Refresher on Biotech Techniques?
    7
  • graduate programs
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommendation for Books on Biotechnology
    2. Can someone recommend Biotechnology graduate programs in Europe
    #3
    graduate programs
    Recommendation for Books on Biotechnology · Can someone recommend Biotechnology graduate programs in Europe
    2
  • biotech degree
    2 posts in the past month
    1. DO U RECOMMEND ME TAKING BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BIOTECH ESPECIALLY THAT I REALLY LOVE THIS FIELD
    2. Doing a biotech degree after summer, any recommended books/resources to get ahead?
    #4
    biotech degree
    DO U RECOMMEND ME TAKING BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BIOTECH ESPECIALLY THAT I REALLY LOVE THIS FIELD · Doing a biotech degree after summer, any recommended books/resources to get ahead?
    2
  • biochemistry books
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommended biochemistry books?
    #5
    biochemistry books
    Recommended biochemistry books?
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/biotechnology for?
Best for Biotech enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/biotechnology free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/biotechnology have?
Roughly 28K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/biotechnology on?
r/biotechnology runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/biotechnology cover?
On the Hive Index, r/biotechnology is organized under Biotech.
How do I join r/biotechnology?
You can join r/biotechnology by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Biotech communities like?
Communities for biotech professionals, investors, and researchers tracking companies, FDA catalysts, and industry news. Discord has active trading communities focused on biotech stocks, Reddit hosts broader industry discussion, and Slack communities connect biotech professionals for networking and collaboration.

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