B.Sc (Hons.) Biotechnology
Biotechnology plays an important role in the application of science and technology that applies biological systems, living organisms or their derivatives to make beneficial products for the mankind. Exponential growth of population has raised serious concerns over food production; medical and health care facilities; and pharmaceutical and therapeutics.
With the growing needs of knowledge and technology towards improvisation of existing food preservation methods, vaccine technology, basic understanding of diseases, novel therapeutics etc., there is always demands for skilled professionals. B.Sc., programme in Biotechnology is oriented towards imparting skills that are required in areas such as Medical Biotechnology, Fermentation, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Plant and animal Biotechnology, rDNA Technology, etc., that will serve to create generations of skilled professionals and also will address the problems of the society through sustainable product development and entrepreneurship activities.
A pass in +2 with 40% marks and Biology as one of the subjects
Career Prospects
Undergraduates with B.Sc., Biotechnology have excellent research opportunities after completion of a PG degree either in the same or other Life sciences streams. However, they are also placed in vaccine industries, molecular biology labs, microbiology labs, etc., or develop as entrepreneurs.
Placements
After B.Sc., students normally choose to pursue higher studies in reputed institutions.
Indian Students : INR 51700.00 per year
NRI Students : USD 1350 per year
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University of Mysore
JSS College of Arts Commerce & Science
University of Mysore
JSS College of Arts Commerce & Science
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
Department / Subject Taught
Water & Health
Jul 31, 2011
1 Years 11 Months
Biotechnology
Jul 31, 2015
3 Years 11 Months
Biotechnology
Aug 21, 2018
3 Years 0 Months
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
Till Date
6 Years 3 Months
Dr. Ramith Ramu, an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics at JSS AHER, aims to advance scientific knowledge in the fields of phytochemistry, food chemistry, and probiotics, with a focus on diabetes management. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications, prestigious research grants from ICMR, UGC, and JSS AHER, and recognition among Stanford University's top 2% scientists (2022-2024), Dr. Ramith is committed to impactful research and mentorship. He actively seeks to collaborate with prospective doctoral candidates to explore innovative solutions for global health challenges through interdisciplinary research and academic excellence.
Dr. Ramith Ramu is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics at JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysore, India, a position he has held since August 2018. He earned his Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, India, with his research focusing on the 'Investigation of Banana (Musa sp. Var. Nanjangud Rasabale) Flower and Pseudostem in the Management of Hyperglycemia.' During his doctoral studies, he received a Teaching Assistantship from TEQIP, New Delhi, to teach and pursue research at SJCE College, Mysore.
With over 150 research publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Ramith has been recognized among Stanford University’s top 2% scientists in 2022-2024 by Elsevier Scopus. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Post Graduation Centre, Ujire, from 2015 to 2018, and as a Quality Control Officer at Jubilant Life Sciences, Nanjangud, from 2009 to 2011.
In recognition of his significant contributions to research, he has been awarded several prestigious grants, including an ICMR extramural grant of ?48.5 Lakhs to develop an antimycotic gel against Candida, and a UGC-MRP grant to study the neuroprotective effects of banana pseudostem. Additionally, JSS AHER has funded his research on understanding the molecular and cellular basis of hyperglycemia through food-derived molecules.
Dr. Ramith was awarded the Science Academies (IASc-INSA-NASI) Summer Research Fellowship in 2019 for his work at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and has also received a CSIR travel grant to present his findings at the International Conference on Food Chemistry in Dresden, Germany. He is currently a Research Fellow at INTI International University, Malaysia.
His research interests include phytochemistry, food chemistry, and probiotics, with a specific focus on diabetes management. He is currently supervising four Ph.D. students and has successfully guided three others. Dr. Ramith welcomes prospective students who have completed their master’s degree to contact him with their CV, publication list, and research interests for potential collaboration and funding opportunities.
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Phytochemistry: Exploring the bioactive compounds in medicinal plants, particularly in relation to diabetes management and antimicrobial agents.
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Food Chemistry: Investigating the role of food-derived molecules in managing hyperglycemia and understanding their molecular and cellular mechanisms.
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Probiotics: Studying the therapeutic potential of probiotics in promoting gut health and their application in managing metabolic disorders, including diabetes.
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Diabetes Management: Focusing on novel strategies to manage and treat hyperglycemia using natural and plant-based solutions.