MSc Biotechnology

Program Overview

Biotechnology is the modern branch of life science dealing with apt solutions to human problems. This revolutionary science has profound applications in the present Covid pandemic scenario in form of molecular diagnostic test like RT-PCR. This Department is endowed with all the potential enabling us to reach the heights of DBT STAR COLLEGE STATUS supported by DBT of India. The state of the art laboratories housed at the Department proves this as an exemplary place to pursue studies right from UG to Ph. D supported by active mentoring and journal club activities. Add on certification courses like HACCP and FOSTAC makes it ambient and a judicious career choice.

Programme USPs

State of the Art Biotechnology Laboratory recognised Under STAR College Scheme.
Highly Competent and NET Qualified Faculty in the Field of Expertise.
DBT and CSIR-UGC Based Curriculum.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Tribute and Science Day are observed Every Year.
Value Added Certification Program: Principles of HACCP and its Application in Food Industry (HACCP Level-II).

Programme Outcome

A career in Biotechnology includes industries engaged in processing developing agricultural and biological products, bio-processing industries, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. There are opportunities in industries producing healthcare products, textile industry and organizations engaged in different types of industrial research and development.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc., degree with any life Sciences having biological background, Biological Sciences (Biology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Zoology / Botany / Human Genetics / Biomedical Genetics / Biomedical Engineering / B.Tech., in Biotechnology / Microbiology & Applied Microbiology, Plant Biotechnology / Animal Biotechnology / Environmental Biotechnology / Gene Technology/ Genetic Engineering / Environmental Science / Medical Microbiology / Plant Science / Nano Biotechnology / Nutrition & Food Technology / B.Voc., Food Processing Technology / Agriculture / B.Sc., Biological Techniques and Specimen Preparation / Chemistry / Biomedical Science / Plant Biology & Biotechnology / Biochemistry & Biotechnology, MBBS / BDS, B.V.Sc., B.Pharm, with GAT-B Score), Microbiology. B.Sc-Physics, BE / B.Tech. / B.Sc Chemistry with Nanotech / B.Voc Paramedical chemistry // Biospecimen preparation / Medical lab technology / Allied science, Bioinformatics / B.Sc Forerstry.

Program Duration

2 YEARS (4 SEMESTERS)

Program Type

Regular

VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMMES

Certificate program in HACCP offered by NIST, Chennai.
UGC-CSIR, NET coaching.
Certificate Course in Clinical Lab Technology.
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Lab Technology.
Modular Curriculum included with Clinical Laboratory Technology.
Placement based crash course on Bioprocess Technology.
EDC courses:
1. Human Nutrition.
2. Vermicomposting
3. Mushroom cultivation.
4. Organic Farming
5. Plant Tissue Culture
6. First Aid and Safety
7. Herbal Technology
8. Algal Technology

Career Opportunities

Students from the School have career opportunities in the following companies and sectors:

Aavin Dairy
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kerala
Cytiva, Bangalore.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kerala
Milma Dairy
Nandhini Dairy
Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor
Accenture, Bangalore
Azhooba, Chennai,
Biocon, Bangalore
Biomed Solutions, Salem.
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kerala
Cipla Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore.
Cognizant Technologies, Bangalore.
DELL, Chennai.
EPI-Source Pvt. Ltd.
Focus Edumatics
Human Biological Institute, Ooty
Icon, Bangalore.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kerala
Infosys, Bangalore
Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
NCBS, Bangalore.
NIO, Goa
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore.
Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor.
PPTS, Coimbatore.
TCS, Chennai
Thermo Fischer Scientific, Bangalore.
TNQ books, Coimbatore.
VWR International, Coimbatore
Wipro Technologies, Chennai
Zifo R&D Solutions
Zifo Technologies, Chennai.

Programme Structure

SEMESTER I

Core Course I: Cellular and Developmental Biology
Core Course II: Biological Chemistry
Core Course III: Microbiology
Core Course IV: Molecular Genetics
Core Course V: Practical I- Cellular Biology, Genetics, Biological Chemistry and Microbiology
Elective I Bioethics, Biosafety, TQM and IPR
Modular- Module I – Course I – Concepts in Clinical Laboratory Technology and Management
Modular- Module I – Course II – Methods in Clinical Laboratory Technology (T*)

SEMESTER II

Core Course VI: Microbial and Bioprocess technology
Core Course VII: Animal Biotechnology
Core Course VIII: Gene technology
Core Course IX: Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Bio analytical Techniques
Core Course X: Practical II- Microbial Biotechnology , Bioprocess technology, Gene technology and Computational Biology
Elective II : Computational Biology
Modular- Module II- Course I – Physiology of Human System
Modular- Module II – Course II – Diagnostic Biochemistry

SEMESTER III

Core Course XI: Plant Biotechnology
Core Course XII: Stem cell Biology and tissue engineering
Core Course XIII: Immunology and Immuno-technology
Core Course XIV: Genomics and Proteomics
Core Course XV: Practical III- Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology and Immunology
Elective III : Nanobiotechnology
Industrial / Institutional training
Extra Disciplinary Course
Modular- Module II – Course III -Diagnostic Microbiology
Modular- Module III – Course I – Endocrinology and Tumour markers

SEMESTER IV

Core Course XVI: Environmental Biotechnology
Core Course XVII: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Core Course XVIII: Practical IV- Environmental Biotechnology
Project & Viva voce
Modular- Module III – Course II – Immunology, Serology and Parasitology
Modular- Module III– Course III – Molecular Diagnostics

Credits & Evaluation

Student progression and knowledge gaining process were assessed by giving curricular based activities like seminars, assignments and report writing about their industrial visit, educational tour, seminars, symposium, training and workshops attended.

By conducting Internal test-I, Internal test-II and Model exam the student’s progression in their subject with prescribed syllabus was evaluated and proper credits were given to every subject they study.

The final year under graduate and post graduate students research knowledge was assessed by offering the research project work submitted along with a research report containing proper scientific data in prescribed format and also with their publications in well renowned, indexed and high impact factor containing scientific journals.