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B.Sc. in Biotechnology

About the Program

A BSc Biotechnology offers promising career prospects both in India and globally. In India, the rapidly expanding biotech sector provides opportunities in pharmaceuticals, agricultural biotechnology, biomedical research, and regulatory agencies. Major employers include biotech firms, agro-biotech companies, and research organizations. Graduates can advance through higher education and specialize in areas like genetic engineering, bioinformatics, and bioprocessing, where technical expertise, research capabilities, and effective communication skills are crucial for success. Internationally, countries with advanced biotech markets, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK, offer enhanced research facilities and career opportunities in cutting-edge biotechnology fields.

Vision, Mission & PEO

  • Vision
    The vision of the Department of Biotechnology is to create a niche in different areas of biological sciences, and produce competent individual who can tackle problems in both academic and industrial sectors and solve a wide array of problems in a global society.
  • Mission
    • M1 – The mission of the department is to prepare students in multidisciplinary fields with emphasis on training and research in Biotechnology and Microbiology.
    • M2 – To offer quality education so that students can interlink between basic and applied science along with focus on industry-based problems.
    • M3 – To provide hands on training courses in the rapidly advancing field of biological sciences along with emphasis on Entrepreneurship skill development programs.
    • M4 – To make students aware of professional ethics that arise from research to testing and development of the product.
  • PEO
    • PEO 1 – To impart knowledge, skills and solid foundation related to the fundamentals of Biotechnology.
    • PEO 2 – To identify, design and innovate solutions for Biotechnological problems related to societal improvement and to pursue higher studies in institutions of repute.
    • PEO 3 – To train students to apply cutting edge tools to create novel products and to solve modern-day challenges in the society for human welfare.
    • PEO 4 – To inculcate in students ethical and professional attitude, teamwork and communication skills.

Eligibility

Candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized Central or State Board or its equivalent in science stream with a minimum of 50%* marks, with Biology as compulsory subject in addition to any two subjects from Physics / Chemistry / Statistics / Computer Science plus JET (JIS University Entrance Exam).

Career Path

Best Career Opportunities after B.Sc. Biotechnology

The career scope for B.Sc. Biotechnology graduates is vast. They can find employment opportunities in numerous industries and sectors, such as agriculture, animal husbandry, environmental conservation, genetic engineering, healthcare, and medicine. Additionally, there is the option of pursuing higher studies like an M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Food Technology. Graduates with a postgraduate degree in Biotechnology can secure lucrative positions in research and development. Top recruiters for B.Sc. Biotechnology degree holders include government hospitals, bio-industries, and research organizations.

Syllabus