Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology

With exit option B.Sc. Biotechnology (3 Years)

About the Programme

DREAM TO DESIGN & DESIGN TO DREAM

“Dreams come to reality”.

The Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology with exit option B.Sc. Biotechnology is a three year programme. Direct Admission to this programme is after 10+2, without an entrance exam. It covers the curriculum offered for both B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree in Biotechnology. The students, who are willing to pursue B.Sc. and M.Sc. Degree in Biotechnology together, can opt for this programme. After completion of this integrated programme, the students will be directly awarded the M.Sc. degree in Biotechnology. In first year (first two semesters), the curriculum is common to all programs and core subjects will be offered from the third semester. The core courses cover all the domains in the field of Biotechnology. In the fourth year of the integrated M.Sc. programme, the advanced post-graduate level courses in various sub-disciplines will be offered to provide in-depth knowledge to the students. In the fifth year, every student will do a guided research project under the supervision of departmental faculties.

Uniqueness of Program @ VIT Bhopal

The Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology with exit option B.Sc. Biotechnology (3 Years) in VIT Bhopal offers nicely crafted curriculum combined with well-equipped laboratory facilities to prepare the students for high level professional research and development career in academics, laboratories and industries across the world. VIT Bhopal follows CALTech method of teaching in which practical-based theory classes are taken through collaborative active learning facilities. VIT Bhopal believes in hands-on practical experience and hence students will be extensively trained through various experiments. VIT Bhopal provides a research based environment for students with state-of-the-art lab facilities. Classes will be taken by many high profile distinguished faculties having international experience.
VIT Bhopal helps acquire special set of skills while working on the specialized areas of research as follows:

Research Specialization:

  • Genetic Engineering
  • Gene Editing and CRISPR technology
  • Stem cell technology
  • Metabolic engineering
  • Cell Therapies and Regenerative Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Biofuels
  • Gene therapy
  • Personalized Medicines
  • Agro Technology

Curriculum Highlights

Apart from the core courses integral to Biotechnology, some of the courses that the graduates will learn are:

  • Biostatistics
  • Drug design and delivery
  • Medicinal Biochemistry
  • Immunology
  • Microbial Genetics
  • Environmental Genetics
  • Bioanalytical techniques
  • Enzymology
  • Food Technology
  • Plant and Animal Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • Nanobiotechnology and Cancer Biology
  • Genomics & Proteomics
  • Epigenetics and Neurobiology
  • Biosafety Bioethics and IPR.

Scope of Employment

The Government of India through the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) supports innovative ideas in the fields of biotechnology and other allied areas.

Following are the wide range of job opportunities offered at a high package in industries, R&D institutions and Biotech sectors:

  • Junior Scientists
  • Application Scientists
  • Quality Controllers
  • Biological Data Analyst
  • Bioprocess Engineers
  • Food Technologist
  • Agro Biotechnologist
  • Fermentation technologist
  • Biocare/Biotech Entrepreneurs

Laboratory Facilities

State of art laboratory facilities available to conduct experimentals in

  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Immunology
  • Synthesis and characterization of Biomaterials
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell & Tissue Culture
  • Genetic Engineering