M.Sc Biotechnology
Programme Objectives
The Biotechnology sector is one among the key sectors, which the Indian Government has been continuously promoting and is high on the policy agenda of the Government of India. As Biotechnology is one of the sectors expected to contribute significantly to Make in India, Skill India and Startup India sectors, offering quality Post Graduate Programmes will deliver the required manpower. With the above points in cognizance, the TWO YEAR M.Sc. Biotechnology programme aims to provide an advanced understanding of the core principles and topics of modern-day Biotechnology, and to enable students to acquire a specialized knowledge and training in the Life Science sectors. The Programme facilitates students pursuing higher education and research.
The following are the objectives of the Programme
- To provide a deeper understanding of the principles and applications of biological sciences.
- To demonstrate technical competence in the streams of plant, animal and microbial and medical biotechnology.
- To provide research-oriented learning through interdisciplinary approaches and to impart skills to handle high throughput biological lab equipment.
- To train the students to excel in life science sectors through continuous training, skill development and entrepreneurship activities.
- To create strong research foundation and inculcate quality research ideas through in house /external dissertation.
- To make the students take up social responsibility to solve the real time problems in the field addition to career development. Programme Outcomes (PO) Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate and execute experiments for investigating complex problems in biotechnology and allied fields.
- Develop transgenic plants and produce plant products to meet the demand of food commodities.
- Generate recombinant proteins for various therapeutic applications.
- Apply creative thinking to come up with Start-ups.
- Develop confidence and able to disseminate skills.
- Adopt professional and ethical responsibilities.
- Analyze societal, health, safety and legal issues.
Structure of programme
Semester I
- DSC-1 Cell and Molecular Biology
- DSC-2 Biochemistry
- DSC-3 Microbiology
- AECC Biostatistics
- SEC -1 Biochemical Techniques
- Practical - I
- Practical - II
Semester II
- DSC-4 Genetic Engineering
- DSC-5 Immunology
- DSC-6 Plant & Animal Physiology
- DSE-I# Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (Or)
- Environmental Biotechnology (Or)
- Cancer & Stem Cell Biology (Or)
- DSE- II # Genomics & Proteomics (Or)
- Herbal Biotechnology (Or)
- Tissue Engineering & Regenerative medicine
- SEC-2 Plant and Animal Tissue Culture
- Practical-III
- Practical -IV
Semester III
- DSC-7 Microbial & Bioprocess Technology
- DSC-8 Industrial Biotechnology
- DSC-9 Bioethics, IPR & Entrepreneurship
- DSE -III # Computer Aided Drug Designing (CADD) (Or)
- Agricultural Biotechnology (Or)
- Medical Biotechnology
- SEC-3 Research Methodology
- Practical - V
- Practical - VI
Semester IV
- Summer Project
- Industrial/Field Visit
- Dissertation Work with Viva Voce Examination
In IV semester, students undergo exclusively research and industrial training by experienced researchers and professionals.
Abbreviations
DSC - Discipline Specific Core
DSE - Discipline Specific Elective
AECC - Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
SEC - Skill Enhancement Course
# Students may choose any one elective course among the choice offered, specific to the discipline
* Project Proposal, Presentations, Team Work and Professional Ethics, Industrial/Institutional Visits etc.
A pass in Bachelor Degree [B.Sc.(Life Sciences/ Allied Sciences) / B.E./ B.Tech in Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering) / B.Pharm / MBBS / BDS)] with biology as a major subject recognized by UGC or an equivalent accrediting Board.
Biotechnology students trained in fields such as biochemical, genetic engineering, molecular biology, immunology, plant and animal biotechnology, bioprocess technology, etc., can find their career in developing new technologies, processes and products that will address some of the current needs of society.
Biotechnologists find excellent opportunities in Biomedical, agricultural, pharmaceutical and vaccine industries.
Job Titles for Biotechnologists:
- Molecular Biologist
- Biomedical Scientist
- Bioprocess Scientist
- Genetic Engineering Specialist
- Vaccine Development Scientist
- Bioinformatics Associate
- Clinical Research Associate
- Agricultural Biotechnologist
- Research Scientist
- Biotechnology Entrepreneur
Indian Students : INR 133150.00 per year
NRI Students : USD 2200 per year
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Bharatiyar University, Coimbatore
Kongu Arts and Science College
Bharatiyar University, Coimbatore
Nandha College of Arts & Science
Technische Universitat Darmstad
Technische Universitat Darmstadt, Germany
Department / Subject Taught
Molecular Biology
Oct 31, 2005
1 Years 3 Months
Tissue Culture
Jun 30, 2007
1 Years 6 Months
Biotechnology
Oct 31, 2015
3 Years 7 Months
Administration
Dec 31, 2015
0 Years 5 Months
Biotechnology
Jun 30, 2017
1 Years 5 Months
Biotechnology
Till Date
8 Years 10 Months
To be a part of the esteemed institution which can provide me a career as well as knowledge based opportunity where I could subject myself to continuous learning through teaching. To provide value based education in addition to technical skills which makes students ready made to face the ever growing competitive world. To cope up with modern science and use my knowledge I have acquired during the years to make myself a deserving candidate in the field of education. Being experienced both in the field of research and industry, my main objective is to dedicate my candidature up to the expectation of the organization and well being of the student generations to come.
Dr. T.S. Gopenath currently serves as Professor & Coordinator, Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Faculty of Life Sciences. He has gained experience in research, industry, publication, academics and administration. Exposure to various fields has provided him with an opportunity to learn and share all the knowledge that he has acquired over the years. He was awarded with DAAD Scholarship which is a prestigious scholarship from the Federal Republic of Germany to pursue his Doctoral studies at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. He completed his Postdoc at the same University before starting his teaching profession in India. His vast experience in 3D cell culture using chick retina as a model system has helped him acquire the DST-ECR award. His research is now focused on the degenerative effects of environmental pollutants including pesticides, micro and nano plastics on embryonic retinal development and to find appropriate treatment methods which are time and cost effective. He has 70 publications and 25 book chapters to his credentials.
Developmental Biology & Neurogenetics - Embryonic retinal development, effects of pesticides on embryonic retinal development with special emphasis to the cholinergic system and alternative treatment methods.