Masters in Science - Biotechnology

This program at Padmashree Institute of Information Sciences, affiliated to Bangalore University has been designed to bridge the gap between industry requirements and the growing demand for skilled manpower in biotechnology sector. Post graduate qualification in biotechnology can lead to placements in the above-mentioned sectors as well as research laboratories run by the government and the corporate sector. The multinational companies, with the chemical industry in the close lead, offer the best remuneration packages. The biotech business is growing at an accelerated rate, with a number of companies launching foray into it. The entry of corporate sector into biotechnology makes career prospects in this field bright. Syllabus:
First Semester
Cell Biology
Genetics
General Microbiology
Biomolecules
Practical - I Cell Biology & Genetics
Practical - II General Microbiology & Biomolecules
Second Semester
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Immunology & Immunotechnology
Practical - I Biochemistry
Practical - II Molecular Biology & Immunology
Third Semester
Plant Biotechnology
Animal Biotechnology
Genetic Engineering
Environmental Biotechnology
Plant and Animal Biotechnology
Genetic Engineering and Environmental Biotechnology
Fourth Semester
Bioprocess Engineering
Medical Biotechnology
Agricultural Biotechnology
Bioethics, Biosafety & Entrepreneurship
Bioprocess Engineering & Medical Biotechnology
Agricultural Biotechnology, Biosafety & Entrepreneurship