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The course is designed for undergraduates who wish to make a career in the field of biotechnology. This exciting field is full of career opportunities, both at the industry and the academic or research levels. The first year of this 3-year course is designed to be a foundation course with students being trained in the basics of various subjects required for a further understanding of biotechnology. The second intermediate year consists of advanced courses in topics pertinent to the subject. In the final year, students are exposed to specialized topics in various areas of biotechnology.

Objectives:

The program aims at realizing the following student objectives -

• Providing in-depth training in both the theoretical and practical aspects of various topics like Molecular and Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics, Tissue Culture and core areas of Biotechnology such as Agriculture, Industrial, Medical and Environmental Biotechnology.
• To enable students to pursue a PG degree in the field of biotechnology or specialize in specific topics like Molecular Biology or Genetics covered in the program.

Eligibility:

• 10+2 or equivalent with Biology & Chemistry
• 10+2 or equivalent in Science (without Biology). The candidates seeking admission under this criterion must also undergo a foundation course in Biology in the first semester. The study material shall be provided by the University and the examination will be conducted at the Learning Centers as per guidelines issued by the University.
• 10+2 or equivalent / 3 year Diploma from a State Board of Technical Education
• Minimum duration: 3 years (6 semesters).
  
• Maximum duration: 6 years.

Program Structure