M.Sc. Biotechnology
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Overview
MSc Biotechnology is a programme offering courses which emphasize understanding of fundamental principles through courses in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Microbiology, and Immunology. The programme is unique as it provides elective courses in Stem Cell Biology, Bioprocess Engineering, Recombinant DNA Technology, Bioanalytical Techniques, Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Biostatistics. The programme is entirely focused on upgrading skills amongst students by incorporating Research Project as an integral component that provides an opportunity for the students to get trained in independently drafting a hypothesis, designing a research project, and performing laboratory experiments followed by data analysis coupled with an opportunity to publish.
Objective
- Provides students with subject-specific knowledge.
- Provides a critical, analytical, and flexible approach to problem-solving in the field of Biotechnology.
- Provides enhanced practical and professional skills.
- Prepares students effectively for professional employment or doctoral studies.
- Instils critical awareness of advances at the forefront of Biotechnology.
Highlights
Co-Curricular Activities
Students can also earn credits by participating in national, international, interstate and inter collegiate, competitions involving technical presentations, conferences and publications in journals and winning awards.
Group Project
The main objective of a group project is to build a product prototype as a part of a team and to experience and solve problems that arise in the integration of components. A group shall have up to 4 students and the project may be interdisciplinary. Students are encouraged to innovate, publish and file patents. The students will be involved group projects that involve genomic data analysis and network analysis using suitable Bioinformatics tools and techniques in diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s diseases. Projects on molecular docking and simulations to identify drug targets and potential small molecules for infectious diseases are also being carried out With the development of high-throughput technologies that gives the ability to obtain “omics” scale data makes it essential to integrate informatics tools to solve biological problems. There building an expertise in bioinformatics has become an important focus for research in academia and industry. The group bioinformatics projects thereby train students to pursue a career in bioinformatics.
- Industrial application-based learning program.
- Internship, training, and placement support with various worldwide universities and food industries.
- Includes expert guest lectures from various institutions and food industries.
- Includes workshops, industry visits, group projects, and discussions and debates.
- Ensures small batches to encourage in-depth learning.
- We offer accommodation in student hostels on our campus, and even offer third-party off-campus hotels where necessary to ensure students can focus on what matters the most.
- Our on-campus facilities include WiFi any time of the day, 24/7.
- From a host of eateries and laundry facilities, we ensure that students have access to all facilities.
- We encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities on campus which include sports and cultural events, both at a university level and a faculty level.
- We help students focus on independent and sponsored research with projects and a dissertation.
Structure
Study Domains
- CC
Core Courses
Includes an overview into the fundamental principles of food processing, nutrition, food-engineering, microbiology, chemistry, novel product development, packaging, storage, quality and safety.
- EC
Elective Courses
A deep dive into the core domain of Stem Cell Biology, Synthetic Biology, Genomics Proteomics, Downstream Processing, and Drug Designing
- CC
Compulsory Courses
Courses in Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Entrepreneurship and Skill Development
Projects
Students can work on an individual project from across multiple disciplines to earn credits. The purpose of this is to learn how to design and develop a novel biological product, to understand molecular characterisation, validation and commercialise a product, technology or process in their area of specialisation
Course Progression
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Fundamentals of Cell Biology | 3 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Principles of Molecular Genetics | 3 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Biological Chemistry | 3 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Concepts of Microbiology | 3 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Practical I: Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics | 4 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Practical II: Microbiology & Biochemistry | 4 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Biostatistics | 2 | Compulsory Courses CC |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Immunology & Immunotechniques | 3 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Molecular Biology and rDNA Technology | 3 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Bioinformatics | 3 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology | 3 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Practical III: Molecular Biology & Immunology | 4 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Practical IV: Bioinformatics | 4 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Research Methodology | 2 | Compulsory Courses CC |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Animal Biotechnology | 3 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Practical V: Plant and Animal Biotechnology | 4 | Mandatory Core Course MCC |
Refer Elective Table | 3 | Elective Courses EC |
Refer Elective Table | 3 | Elective Courses EC |
Entrepreneurship Skill Development | 2 | Compulsory Courses CC |
Group Project | 8 | Group Projects GP |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Dissertation and Publication | 23 | Projects Projects |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
Details
Elective Course
| Stream/Specialisation | Course Code | Elective Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Stream 1 | 19BTG521A | Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine |
| Stream 1 | 19BTG531A | Synthetic Biology |
| Stream 1 | 19BTG541A | Medical Biotechnology |
| Stream 1 | 19BTG551A | Genomics and Proteomics |
| Stream 1 | 19BTG561A | Biosafety Regulation, Bioethics and IPR |
| Stream 2 | 19BTG522A | Downstream Processing |
| Stream 2 | 19BTG532A | Drug Design and Development |
| Stream 2 | 19BTG542A | Biotherapeutics |
| Stream 2 | 19BTG552A | AI in Health Care |
| Stream 2 | 19BTG562A | Molecular Carcinogenesis |
Two Elective courses (E1 & E2) can be chosen from any one of the above streams.
Teaching and Assessment
For each course, a students’ performance is assessed through Continuous Evaluation. There is Component‑1 with 50% weightage and a Semester End Examination as Component‑2 with 50% weightage. A student is required to score a minimum of 40% in each of the components and an overall 40% score for successful completion of a course and for earning the corresponding credit(s).
Project
Students are required to do an individual research project. Students are required to submit a report for assessment and need to demonstrate the working of research findings. The dissertation report has to be submitted along with the plagiarism report. The IPR rights of all such work lie with the University only.
Key Skill Development
- Ability to run fundamental research-based work at the molecular and cellular level.
- Ability to lead trans-national research and development.
- Ability to design technologies for molecular kits in Biology.
- Ability to design technologies for diagnostic tools in healthcare divisions.
- Ability to develop and synthesise molecules for potential use.
- Ability to troubleshoot skills to analyse metabolic and molecular pathways.
- Ability to design and develop bio-sensor based products.
- Ability to reuse biological and eco-friendly products.
- Ability to develop innovative and novel ideas to lead as an entrepreneur.
Career opportunities
- Academician
- R&D scientist in the biotechnology industry
- R&D scientist in the pharma industry
- Scientist in the IT industry, especially health care
- Scientist in the beverage industry
- Scientist in the food industry
- Scientist in the agro-food industry
- Scientist in the biochemical industry
- Scientist in clinical research
- Scientist in biological data science
- Genetic counselor
- Biochemist
- IPR and patent officer
- Cell analyst in IVF clinics
- Scientific content writer
- Medical content writer
- Entrepreneur
Careers
Entrepreneur
Researcher
Academician
Research Scientists
Food Packaging Designer and Engineer
Genetic counsellor
Biochemist
PR and Patent officer: IPR
Cell analyst in IVF clinics
Scientific content writer
Medical content writer
Admissions
Eligibility
Candidates should have passed with a B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) in any subject within the Life Sciences, with Biochemistry or Chemistry as a general subject at the undergraduate level.
Candidates must have one of these subjects at the general undergraduate level:
- B.Sc. Hons. In Chemistry
- Biochemistry or it’s equivalent
- Bachelor in Agricultural Science
- Food Technology
- B.Tech in Biotechnology
- M.B.B.S
- B. Pharm
Candidates must have at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University.
Fees & Scholarships
University Seats:
- Refer Fee Structure
Eligibility
- Candidates should have the equivalent qualification approved by the Association of Indian Universities.
- Should have proof of proficiency in English with a minimum TOEFL score of 8
Fees & Scholarships
USD 2500 per annum (Tuition Fees)
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Programmes
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Molecular and Cellular Biology
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Processing and Technology
- M.Sc. Food Science and Technology
- B.Sc. (Hons) Cardiac Care Technology
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- B.Sc. (Hons) Dialysis Therapy Technology
- B.Sc. (Hons) Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology
- B.Sc. (Hons) Optometry
- B.Sc. (Hons) Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology
- Masters in Hospital Administration
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- B.Sc. (Hons. - Research.) in Food Processing and Technology (As per NEP Model)
- M.Sc. Food Nutrition and Dietetics
- Elective Course - FND