Others Bachelor of Science in Applied Biotechnology [BScBT]

The course is designed for undergraduates who wish to make a career in the field of biotechnology. This exciting field is full of career opportunities, both at the industry and the academic or research levels. The first year of this 3-year course is designed to be a foundation course with students being trained in the basics of various subjects required for a further understanding of biotechnology. The second intermediate year consists of advanced courses in topics pertinent to the subject. In the final year, students are exposed to specialized topics in various areas of biotechnology and also have to complete a project at the industry or research laboratory level.

Objectives :

The course aims at realizing the following objectives: -

• To enrich the students with the requisite knowledge to enable them to pursue a career in biotechnology.
• To give an in-depth training in both the theoretical and practical aspects of various topics including, (but not restricted to), molecular and cell biology, bioinformatics, IT applications, software and programming skills and emerging techniques.
• To enable students to pursue a PG degree in the field or specialize in any of the topics covered in the course.

Eligibility : 1. 10+2 in Science (with Biology) or equivalent; 2. 10+2 in Science (without Biology) or equivalent. The candidates seeking admission under this criterion must also undergo a foundation course in biology in the first semester. The study material shall be provided by the university and the examination will be conducted at the learning centers as per guidelines issued by the university. An additional fee of Rs.2,000/- is applicable in addition to course fee for the candidates seeking admission under this criterion.

Min. Duration : 3 Years(6 Semesters)

Max. Duration : 6 Years

Maximum counselling and hands-on experience at study centers : 240 hrs/semester.

Program Structure