B.Sc. Biotechnology is a 3-year undergraduate course that is divided into six semesters. This course provides detailed knowledge about bio molecules, cellular activities and about their different techniques as well.

The B.Sc. Biotechnology course has a good career option in both private and public sectors. This course provides a great opportunity in the field of Pharmaceuticals, health care and medical areas.

Highlight

• Focuses on Cellular and Bio molecular processes.
• Online courses like NPTEL and MOOCS are available in this field.
• Laboratories are advanced and well equipped.
• Priority to R &D over industry–specific skills.
• Focuses on theoretical classes and practical training.
• Molecular and analytical techniques are being learned by students.

Career Prospects

After completing Bsc Biotechnology a student can work as:

• Biochemist,
• Epidemiologist,
• Lab Technician etc.

Eligibility: 10+2 PCB/PCM with min. 40 % marks

Duration: 3 years

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

• PEO1:  The first objective of the Biotechnology is to prepare students to apply knowledge of basic concepts related with the subjects like Microbiology, biochemistry, so that students can develop the better understanding of microbial physiology and metabolism.
• PEO2:  The laboratory aspects along with theoretical subjects are included to prepare students them for careers in academic, industries, agriculture and environmental sectors.
• PEO3:  Recent research in the areas of Genetics and molecular biology, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioreactor designing, Downstream processing, soil, Agriculture & Environmental Biotechnology, Green biotechnology and pollution abatement are included to develop students in the field of research.
• PEO4:  The Bachelors in Biotechnology Programme will address the globally growing requirement for trained technical and methodical manpower with an considerate mindset of understanding the research ethics involving animals and humans.
• PEO5:  To heighten career opportunities locally and globally in industrial sectors, pharmaceutical sectors, medical sector.
• PEO6:  To produce students who establish a promise to life-long learning and to generate and protect the intellectual property and contribute to their own and countries' development through entrepreneurship.

Program Outcomes (PO’s)

• PO1:  Grasp of basic and advanced knowledge on various domains of biotechnology.
• PO2:  Aptitude to assimilate technologies through an inter-disciplinary approach.
• PO3:  Develop an independent thinking ability.
• PO4:  Ability to communicate effectively.
• PO5:  Equip the students with the laboratory skills in biotechnology.
• PO6:  To develop students in such a way that they are able to provide biotechnological solutions to the underprivileged areas also helps in solving the problem of clean water and sanitation, waste treatment, food scarcity, agriculture, carbon reduction, climate change, energy etc.
• PO7:  To develop understanding of their social, professional ethical specialized and ethical accountability also helps students in protection their intellectual property.
• PO8:  Capability of design of experiment skill and also develops the skill of analyzing and evaluating the results.
• PO9:  To generate Cognizance of contemporary issues of the time and provide appropriate solutions with biotechnological mindset and fulfillment of SDG.
• PO10:  To develop the understanding to recognize the socital needs and to involve them in life-long learnedness.
• PO11:  To inculcate the habit of team work to solve the industrial and environmental issues.
• PO12:  To inculcate the entrepreneurship skills and convert them as value added professional and mindful individuals.

Programme Specific Outcome (PSO's)

• PSO1:  To impart an ability to apply biotechnology skills (including molecular & micro biology, immunology & genetic engineering, bioprocess & fermentation, environment, medical, enzyme & food technology and bioinformatics) and its applications in core and allied fields.
• PSO2:  To provide students with the conceptions from basics to advance research in the field of Biotechnology and enhance their career in higher studies.
• PSO3:  To impart exhaustive and thorough knowledge of Hands on practical to students in several thrust areas of biotechnology to meet out the interface of academia and industry.