SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME CODE: BT5A PROGRAMME TITLE: MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) BIOTECHNOLOGY (Industry Sponsored) OBJECTIVES:

The broad objectives of the M.Sc. Biotechnology programme are as follows:

To gain and apply knowledge of Biotechnology comprised of science and Engineering components to solve problems related to field of biotechnology.

To generate skilled and intellectual human resource in Biotechnology and to develop a state of the art facilities to conduct experimentation meeting global standards.

To provide specialized high quality education by integrating traditional and modern scientific techniques in teaching-learning process.

To explore new frontiers and improve quality, talent and skills of students through practical trainings.

ELIGIBILITY: Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical/ Biological/ Agricultural/ Veterinary and Fishery Sciences/ Pharmacy/ Engineering/Technology, 4-years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course); OR Medicine (MBBS) OR B.D.S. with at least 55% marks AGE LIMIT: No Age Limit. ADMISSION PROCEDURE: The admissions will be done as per merit in the entrance test conducted by the university. SEATS: 05 (Industry Sponsored). DURATION: Four Semesters (Two Years).

FEE STRUCTURE (2020-22):

Semester Academic Development & Students’ Examination Total (Rs.)

Fee Maintenance Services Fee Fee

Fee

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First 27500 5500 3300 3111 2500 38800 38611

Second 27500 5500 2911 2722 2500 38411 38222

Third 27500 5500 3300 3111 2500 38800 38611

Fourth 27500 5500 2911 2722 2500 38411 38222

Caution money (Refundable) of Rs. 4000/- will be charged additionally in the first semester. Alumni Fee of Rs. 500/- will be charged extra in the first semester. If a student repeats a paper(s) in a semester, an additional fee of Rs.500/- per paper shall be

payable. For NRI/ FN/ PIO Candidates, a fee of US$ 3500 Per Annum shall be payable on yearly basis.

They will have to pay a refundable deposit of US$ 500 once at the time of admission. Hostel Fee and Central Library Fee will be extra. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE (2020-22): First Semester:

Code Title Credits (L T P)

CORE COURSES BT MB 501 Biochemistry 3BT MB 511 Cell & Developmental Biology 3BT MB 521 Molecular Biology 3BT MB 531 Analytical Techniques 3BT MB 541 Computer Application, Bioinformatics & Biostatistics 3BT MB 551 Seminar & Communication Skills 1BT MB 561 Practical 6

Second Semester: Code Title Credits (L T P)

CORE COURSES BT MB 502 Immunology 3 BT MB 512 Genetics 3 BT MB 522 Genetic Engineering 3 BT MB 532 Enzyme & Enzyme Technology 3 BT MB 582 Seminar/ Research Skill Development 2 BT MB 592 Practical 8 ELECTIVE COURSES-DISCIPLINE CENTRIC (Any Two) BT MB 552 Genomics & Proteomics 1.5 BT MB 562 Protein Engineering 1.5 BT MB 572 Cancer Genetics 1.5

ELECTIVE GENERIC: The students can choose following course or any other PG level generic course being run in this campus. BT MB 542 Environmental Biotechnology 3

Third Semester: Code Title Credits (L T P)

CORE COURSES

BT MB 601 Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 3

BT MB 611 Plant Biotechnology 3 BT MB 621 Microbiology and Industrial Applications 3 BT MB 641 Metabolic Engineering 3 BT MB 671 Seminar 2 BT MB 681 Research Proposal Writing Skills 1 BT MB 691 Practical 8

ELECTIVE COURSES-DISCIPLINE CENTRIC (Any Two) BT MB 651 Animal Tissue Culture 1.5

BT MB 661a Stem Cell Biology 1.5 BT MB 661b Pharmacogenomics 1.5

ELECTIVE GENERIC: The students can choose following course or any other PG level generic course being run in this campus.

BT MB 631 IPR & Biosafety 3 Fourth Semester:

Code Title Credits (L T P) BT MB 602 Project Work 12 BT MB 612 Seminar (Topic other then the dissertation work) 02

Note: The above programme structure can be modified as per requirement from time to time in accordance with University Ordinance No. 14. PROGRAMME OUTCOMES: To design, perform experiments, analyze and interpret data for investigating

complex problems in the area of biotechnology To decide and apply appropriate tools and techniques in biotechnological manipulation. To justify societal, health, safety and legal issues and understand his responsibilities

in biotechnological engineering practices. To understand the need and impact of biotechnological solutions on environment

and societal context keeping in view need for sustainable solution.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: Design and perform experiments for investigating complex problems in the area of

biotechnology . To develop understanding of tools and designs through which engineered organisms can be

modified for Human welfare. To learn various high throughput technologies used for gene expression, genome sequence,

and genome editing, protein biochemistry, and isolation, purification and characterization strategies in Biotechnology

Able to undertake any responsibility as an individual and as a team in a multidisciplinary / cross cultural environment.