CC- Core Course
Includes an overview into all commerce and management courses.
Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences
Department of Biotechnology
Gnanagangothri Campus
Full Time
2 Years
The biotechnology industry is growing at a rapid rate, opening up a whole new world of career options. According to CareerPlanner.com, the employment of biological technicians is projected to grow 10% from 2016 to 2026, which is higher than the average outlook for all occupations. The continuously increasing demand for biological and medical research is the main factor driving this growth.
The M.Sc. Biotechnology is an advanced and specialised postgraduate programme designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, applications, and advancements in the field of biotechnology. It serves as a platform for individuals passionate about harnessing biological processes for scientific innovation and technological applications.
Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for diverse career paths in research institutions, biopharmaceutical companies, and the broader biotechnology industry. Typically spanning two years, the M.Sc. Biotechnology syllabus covers a wide range of subjects, including molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, and bioprocessing. While pursuing the course, students engage in hands-on laboratory work, gaining practical experience in cutting-edge techniques and technologies.
S. No. | Code | Course Title | Credit | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Ma x. | ||||||
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1 | BTD501A | Fundamentals of Cell Biology | 3 | 3 | 100 | ||||||||
2 | BTD502A | Principles of Molecular Genetics | 3 | 3 | 100 | ||||||||
3 | BTD503A | Biological Chemistry | 3 | 3 | 100 | ||||||||
4 | BTD504A | Concepts of Microbiology | 3 | 3 | 100 | ||||||||
5 | BTL501A | Practical I: Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics | 4 | 8 | 100 | ||||||||
6 | BTL502A | Practical II: Microbiology & Biochemistry | 4 | 8 | 100 | ||||||||
7 | BTD505A | Biostatistics | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50 | |||||||
Total | 22 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 650 | ||||||||
Total number of contact hours per week | 30 hours |
S. No. | Code | Course Title | Credit | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Max. Marks | ||||||
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1 | BTC501A | Immunology & Immunotechniques | 3 | 3 | 100 | ||||||||
2 | BTC502A | Molecular Biology and rDNA Technology | 3 | 3 | 100 | ||||||||
3 | BTD506A | Bioinformatics | 3 | 3 | 100 | ||||||||
4 | BTC503A | Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology | 3 | 3 | 100 | ||||||||
5 | BTL503A | Practical III: Molecular Biology & Immunology | 4 | 8 | 100 | ||||||||
6 | BTL504A | Practical IV: Bioinformatics | 4 | 8 | 100 | ||||||||
7 | BTD507A | Research Methodology | 2 | 2 | 50 | ||||||||
Total | 22 | 14 | 16 | 650 | |||||||||
Total number of contact hours per week | 30 hours |
Sl.No. | Code | Course Title | Credit | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Max. Marks |
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1 | BTC504A | Animal Biotechnology | 3 | 3 | 100 | ||
2 | BTL505A | Practical V: Plant and Animal Biotechnology | 4 | 8 | 100 | ||
3 | BTE5XXA | Refer Elective Table | 3 | 3 | 100 | ||
4 | BTE5XXA | Refer Elective Table | 3 | 3 | 100 | ||
5 | BTM501A | Entrepreneurship Skill Development | 2 | 2 | 50 | ||
6 | BTP501A | Group Project | 8 | 16 | 100 | ||
Total | 23 | 11 | 24 | 550 | |||
Total number of contact hours per week | 35 hours |
Sl.No. | Code | Course Title | Credit | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Max. Marks |
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1 | BTP502A | Dissertation and Publication | 23 | 300 | |||
TOTAL CREDITS ( 4 semesters) | 90 | TOTAL MARKS | 2150 |
Two Elective courses (E1 & E2) can be chosen from any one of the following streams–
Stream/ specialization | Course Code | Elective Courses |
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Stream 1 | BTE501A | Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine |
BTE502A | Synthetic Biology | |
BTE503A | Medical Biotechnology | |
BTE504A | Genomics and Proteomics | |
BTE505A | Biosafety Regulation, Bioethics and IPR | |
Stream 2 | BTE506A | Downstream Processing |
BTE507A | Drug Design and Development | |
BTE508A | Biotherapeutics | |
BTE509A | AI and Health Care | |
BTE510A | Molecular Carcinogenesis |
Students can also earn credits by participating in national, international, interstate and inter collegiate, competitions involving technical presentations, conferences and publications in journals and winning awards.
Students can also earn credits by participating in national, international, interstate and inter collegiate, competitions involving technical presentations, conferences and publications in journals and winning awards.
Includes an overview into all commerce and management courses.
A deep dive into the core domain of Stem Cell Biology, Synthetic Biology, Genomics Proteomics, Downstream Processing, and Drug Designing
Courses in Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Entrepreneurship and Skill Development
Students can work on an individual project from across multiple disciplines to earn credits. The purpose of this is to learn how to design and develop a novel biological product, to understand molecular characterisation, validation and commercialise a product, technology or process in their area of specialization
For each course, a students’ performance is assessed through Continuous Evaluation. There is Component‑1 with 50% weightage and a Semester End Examination as Component‑2 with 50% weightage. A student is required to score a minimum of 40% in each of the components and an overall 40% score for successful completion of a course and for earning the corresponding credit(s).
Students are required to do an individual research project. Students are required to submit a report for assessment and need to demonstrate the working of research findings. The dissertation report has to be submitted along with the plagiarism report. The IPR rights of all such work lie with the University only.
Course | Total Fees Per Year |
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M.SC Biotechnology | Rs.154,000 |
Gnanagangothri Campus, New BEL Road, M.S.R Nagar, Bangalore-560054, India
Phone 080 4536 6616
Mobile +91 80100 04444