Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences
Department of Biotechnology
Gnanagangothri Campus
Full Time
2 Years
Molecular biology is a branch of biology that studies how molecules interact with each other in living organisms to perform life functions. According to Grand View Research, the global molecular biology enzymes, reagents, and kits market size, which was valued at $20.94 Bn in 2022, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.65% between 2023 and 2030.
The MSc Molecular and Cellular Biology is an advanced postgraduate programme designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles governing molecular and cellular processes in living organisms. Students engage in extensive laboratory work, gaining hands-on experience with state-of-the-art techniques in molecular biology and cellular analysis.
The M.Sc Molecular Biology syllabus encompasses advanced topics such as molecular genetics, cell signaling, developmental biology, and bioinformatics. It serves as a pathway for individuals passionate about unravelling the intricacies of life at the molecular and cellular levels, driving innovation in biological sciences. After completing the course, graduates are well-prepared for careers in research institutions, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical firms, and academia.
| S. No. | Code | Course Title | Credit | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Ma x. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Candidates should have passed with a B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) in any subject within the Life Sciences, with Biochemistry or Chemistry as a general subject at the undergraduate level.
Candidates must have one of these subjects at the general undergraduate level:
B.Sc. Hons. In Chemistry
Biochemistry or it’s equivalent
Bachelor in Agricultural Science
Food Technology
B.Tech in Biotechnolog
M.B.B.S
B. Pharm
Candidates must have at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA from a recognised University.
Take the RUAS-AT Entrance Test
Register online
Fill in the application form
Pay RUAS-AT fee
You will receive a user ID and password to download Hall ticket Take the mock test
RUAS-AT test: View all centers
Test results will be announced
Admission counseling for selection
Once selected, students need to fill in the admission form
Pay Tution fees
Submit Documents to the university
Foreign students should have a pass at the pre-university level or equivalent qualification approved by the Association of Indian Universities with respective councils and an Equivalent Competent Authority.
Should be a minimum age of 17 years and maximum age of 35 years at the time of admission for unreserved category and 40 years for reserved category
Should have proof of proficiency in English.
Students should produce a medical fitness certificate by an appropriate authority or panel recognised by the University.
Take the RUAS-AT Entrance Test
Register online
Fill in the application form
Pay RUAS-AT fee
You will receive a user ID and password to download Hall ticket Take the mock test
RUAS-AT test: View all centers
Test results will be announced
Admission counseling for selection
Once selected, students need to fill in the admission form
Pay Tution fees
Submit Documents to the university
Note: Up to 15% of seats are reserved for Foreign / NRI Students
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.
The main objective of a group project is to build a product prototype as a part of a team and to experience and solve problems that arise in the integration of components. A group shall have up to 4 students and the project may be interdisciplinary. Students are encouraged to innovate, publish and file patents. The students will be involved group projects that involve genomic data analysis and network analysis using suitable Bioinformatics tools and techniques in diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s diseases. Projects on molecular docking and simulations to identify drug targets and potential small molecules for infectious diseases are also being carried out With the development of high-throughput technologies that gives the ability to obtain “omics” scale data makes it essential to integrate informatics tools to solve biological problems. There building an expertise in bioinformatics has become an important focus for research in academia and industry. The group bioinformatics projects thereby train students to pursue a career in bioinformatics.
| Total Fees for 1st Year | NRI fee in USD |
|---|---|
| 144000 | 2500 |
Includes an overview of all fundamental subjects of Biotechnology such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Fundamentals of Cell Biology, Principles of Molecular Genetics Recombinant DNA Technology, Animal Biotechnology, and Plant Biotechnology
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 a 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.
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