B.Sc (Hons.) Biotechnology

B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology at IAR is a meticulously structured 4 years (8 semesters) program with 176 credits. This course provides a strong interdisciplinary research base in biological sciences with various techniques applied to living cells with the unification of Indian knowledge system.

Biotechnology is one of the most emerging fields in today’s education system. The course contents are designed per UGC guidelines and for students who have a strong fondness to learn through practical education and a vision to explore new possibilities in the field of Biotechnology. It is a perfect amalgamation of core, elective, skill enhancement and discipline-specific courses. These courses not only provide theoretical knowledge of subjects but also engage the students in practical laboratories for a better understanding of different scientific concepts.

The study module of biotechnology at IAR initially comprises of Biochemistry, General Microbiology, Molecular and Cell biology, Fundamentals of Chemistry, Plant Physiology, Mammalian Physiology, Developmental Biology, Recombinant DNA Technology and later on with the interdisciplinary and more applied courses like Nanotechnology, Biosafety & IPR, Industrial Microbiology, Genomics & Proteomics, Animal and Plant Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Environmental Biotechnology etc. Public lectures, industrial visits, conferences, and hands-on workshops are also an integral part of the program.

The program was started in 2014 with a three-year honors course, which was shifted to a four-year honors course to fulfill NEP 2020 standards. Currently, more than 100 students are enrolled. Some of our graduates are pursuing higher education in esteemed institutions like Hyderabad University, IISER etc. A few students were also selected for a summer internship at premier research centres in India.