B.Sc. (Biotechnology)

Our Bachelor of Science programme  is a versatile degree that provides students with the optimal balance between a defined sequence of study and flexible course options.

Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring bioproducts. Biotechnology is the science for this century drawing upon  the sciences of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, computers, and information technology to develop next generation scientific breakthroughs and products.

Our unique programme will give you an understanding of the basis of Plant Tissue Culture Technology, Bioinformatics, Genomics as well as Animal, Food, Agriculture and Forest Biotechnology.

Program Code best BRT BSCBT
Duration Min. Duration 3 Years
Max. Duration 6 Years
Eligibility Criteria 10+2 with PCB

Tuition Fees per annum 14,000/-

Lateral Entry Fees 2,000/-

YEAR I

Course Code

Course Title

Theory/Practical

Continuous Assessment (Internals)

Credits

CHM14101

Introduction  to  Chemistry

70

30

3

BOP14101

Fundamentals of  Biophysics

70

30

4

GNT14101

Elements of Genetics

70

30

4

MBL14101

Basic Microbiology

70

30

3

BIO14101

Introductory Cell Biology & Molecular  Biology

70

30

2

MTH14101

Mathematics

70

30

3

BOT14101

Plant Tissue Culture Technology

70

30

3

BOT14102

Elementary Plant Biotechnology

70

30

3

ENG14101

Communication for Professionals

70

30

4

CHM14101P

Introduction to  Chemistry

35

15

1

MBL14101P

Basic Microbiology

35

15

1

BIO14101P

Introductory Cell Biology & Molecular  Biology

35

15

1

Total

32

YEAR II

Course Code

Course Title

Theory/Practical

Continuous

Assessment (Internals)

Credits

BOT14201

Introduction to Industrial Biotechnology

70

30

4

BIO14201

Developmental Biology

70

30

4

BOT14202

Elements of Medical Biotechnology

70

30

4

BOT14203

Fundamentals of Bioinformatics

70

30

4

BOT14204

Genomic Analysis

70

30

3

BOT14205

Agriculture and Forest Biotechnology

70

30

4

BOT14206

Application of Biotechnology

70

30

3

BOT14207

Biotransformation and Biocatalyst

70

30

3

BOT14208

Metabolic Regulation

70

30

3

BOT14202P

Elements of Medical Biotechnology

35

15

1

BOT14207

Biotransformation and Biocatalyst

35

15

1

BOT14208P

Metabolic Regulation

35

15

1

Total

35

YEAR III

Course Code

Course Title

Theory/Practical

Continuous

Assessment (Internals)

Credits

MLT14301

Introduction to Bio-Statistics

70

30

4

BOT14301

Basic Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

70

30

4

BOT14302

Biotechnological Techniques

70

30

3

BOT14303

Environmental Biotechnology

70

30

3

BOT14304

Animal Biotechnology

70

30

3

GNT14301

Introduction to Genetic Engineering

70

30

4

BOT14305

Dairy and Food Technology

70

30

3

ENV14301

Biodiversity and Systemic

70

30

3

WCM14301

Waste Production Utilization Technology

70

30

3

BOT14302P

Biotechnological Techniques

35

15

1

BOT14303P

Environmental Biotechnology

35

15

1

Total

32

Our B.Sc. in Biotechnology degree is one of the most versatile degrees you can obtain because of the fundamental nature of the discipline, and also because it can be combined with so many other sciences, leading to powerful and sought-after skills.

After the completion of our programme, you will find a challenging career in biotechnology companies, research organisations and government. There is a huge demand for skilled biotechnologists.  Exciting career possibilities in Human Health Careers,Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Livestock Production, Agriculture , Plant Science, Law Enforcement, Energy,  Production Biotechnology and Product companies.

Common job profiles of students after completing B.Sc. in Biotechnology  include:

Research & Development Associate, Greenhouse Assistant, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Quality Control Analyst, Clinical Research Administrator, Clinical Data Specialist , Clinical Research Associate, Manufacturing Research Associate and Biochemical Development Engineer.