Course Title

MSc Genomics

Course Duration

2 years - 4 Semesters

Faculty / School / Department / Center offering the course

Centre of Potential in Genomic Sciences, School of Biological Sciences

Eligibility Criteria / Entry Requirements

Candidates with the a Bachelor Degree in Science (55% marks in Part III) in any branch of Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology or equivalent), Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Veterinary Sciences and Agriculture from any recognized Indian or Foreign University. Students with B.Tech. Degrees in Biotechnology, Computer Science, Information Technology and Bioinformatics, with Biology at +2 level are also qualified to apply. For SC/ST candidates a pass is in Bachelor Degree in Science / B.Tech. Biotechnology, Computer Sciences, Information Technology and Bioinformatics is the required minimum qualification.

Mode of Admission

Applicants are expected to take an entrance test and selected candidates have to appear for a seminar presentation. Selection of candidates will be based purely on merit and the Tamilnadu Government Reservation policy will be followed. (Note: A minimum of 40% seats will be allocated to candidates from out side Tamilnadu State. The above conditions is subject to the approval of UGC for the academic year 2007-2008). Application forms and prospectus will be available at the University Website

Course details

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). The course is organized on a semester basis, with four semesters. The project work would be carried out during third and fourth semester.

NRI/Foreign Students

A limited number of seats are available under NRI/Foreign students category. Students who wish to apply under NRI/Foreign students category may download the prospectus and application form. Duly filled-in downloaded application may be forwarded to the Course Coordinator by paying US$ 200 /- Draft drawn in favour of THE REGISTRAR, MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY payable at MADURAI towards the application and registration fee. NRI students may also request the Course Coordinator for the hard copy by paying US$ 200 towards the application and registration fee. Selection of NRI candidates will be based on the marks secured from qualifying examination.

Information about the courses provided here is partial and should not be treated as comprehensive. i.e The institution would be offering other course than those mentioned here. Students are advised to check with the intitution for the latest information in regard to the course.

Tuition fees
Rs.1,200/- (per year)

Laboratory fees
4,000/- (per semester)

Library
Rs. 150/- (per year)

Magazine
Rs. 50/- (per year)

World University Service
Rs. 10/- (per year)

Games
Rs. 120/- (per year)

Student Aid Fund
Rs. 10/- (per year)

Examination Stationary
Rs. 90/- (per year)

Identity Card
Rs. 25/- (per year)

Youth Activities
Rs. 35/- (per year)

Admission fee
Rs. 55/- (per year)

Caution Deposit
Rs. 350/- (per year)

Infrastructure Facilities
Rs. 90/- (per year)

Computer & internet utility fee
Rs. 600/- (per year)

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Note: The above courses are picked automatically by the website for indicative purpose only and does not mean that the University treats the courses as equivalent or similar. Students have to check with the University for the similarity of the course or for any further information in this regard.