M.Sc. Biotechnology

M.Sc. Biotechnology

Introduction

Biotechnology is the product of interaction between the science of biology and technology. This relationship between science and technology has been observed to have its major impact on human welfare, and thus it is believed that biotechnology in future may become a major force for human existence.
It is also a conglomeration of various combined technologies applied to living cells for production of a particular product or enhancing its quality according to our preferences. Its application varies from agriculture to industry -- food, pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-products, textiles, medicine, nutrition, environmental conservation, animal sciences etc., arguably making it one of the fastest growing fields.

Course Information

The post graduate course lays emphasis on practical laboratory training with industrial course forming part of the course . Some of the subjects covered during the course of the study are genetic engineering , molecular biology, biochemistry, biomolecules, microbiology, plant biotechnology, animal biotechnology , envioronmental biotechnology ,cell biology and genetics , immunology , bioinformatics and computer applications .

Assessment

The students are assessed based on their practical laboratory work and term end examination

Job Prospects

Successful candidates can look forward in joining research institutions , agricultural research institute , biotechnology companies , pharmaceutical companies , clinical research organization ,food processing companies etc .