About the course

Students admitted to the programme are eligible for the award of M.Sc. degree in Biotechnology on successful completion of the course.

The course is envisaged to cater to the needs of the food industries, pharmaceutical industries, molecular biology and also environmentally friendly applications of the biotechnology. The M.Sc Biotechnology Course related to "Fermentation Biotechnology, Environmental / Industrial Biotechnology, Plant & Health Molecular Biology" is based on semester pattern. In each semester, there are two theory papers, first three semesters carry one practical each. The course offers theoretical and practical training in Cell Biology, Genetics, Enzymology, Macromolecules and Biophysical techniques, Microbial physiology & Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Animal and Industrial Biotechnology Genetic Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology & Legal based applications. In the fourth semester, the students shall undertake dissertation / project work, which is compulsory, where the students will work for project thesis with prior permission at National and Local Institutions.

Students of M.Sc. Biotechnology are encouraged to visit some research institutes of national and international repute during the two-year course. Every student has to give at least one seminar every year and submit a written summary of the same. Every student has to undergo the summer/winter training programme in Biotechnology Industry / R & D Institutions for at least 4 weeks during the vacations. Monthly fellowship (studentship) of Rs.800/- per month shall be awarded to each student enrolled under the DBT-RGBC support programme.

Rajiv Gandhi Vikas Biotechnology Centre has active interaction of both teaching and research with various departments in the University and a number of neighbouring research Institutes and is well equipped with modern instrumentations and infrastructure to allow and encourage the students to explore the horizons of knowledge in varied aspects of Biotechnology.

Course title

MSc Biotechnology

Seats

10 seats

Admission / Hostel Fee

Annual fee: First Year (i.e., 1^st & 2^nd semesters): Rs.18,581/-
Second Year: (i.e., 3^rd & 4^th semesters): Rs.19,144/-

Fee details presented here are indicative and are subject to change. Students are advised to check with the authorities concerned for the latest information.

Mode of Admission

Admissions are through the Combined Entrance Examination