IAR University

M.Sc Biotechnology

Program Overview and Application Procedure

M.Sc Biotechnology

  • About the Program

M.Sc. Biotechnology is a structured two-year postgraduate program with the strong interdisciplinary research base in biological sciences as well as various techniques applied to living cells. M.Sc. Biotechnology is one of the most demanding courses sought in the current era.

Institute of Advanced Research (IAR), Gandhinagar is one of the renowned universities offering Master’s degree programs in Biotechnology and allied subjects. IAR is only one of the two universities in Gujarat selected by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) to offer MSc (Biotechnology) program sponsored by them.

Eligibility

* B.Sc. in any Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and all allied subjects of biological science.
* B.Sc. in Chemistry, Life sciences and Pharmaceutical sciences with biology as a subject.
* B. Tech in Biotechnology

Selection Process

The admission is based on merit.

After the program

Higher Studies

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in India or abroad

Jobs/ Employment

  • In Industry with interest in biopharma or biotechnological production as R&D, managerial or marketing positions (Intas, Pfizer India, Zydus, O2H, Omni BRx and Many more)
  • Scientific Officer: in Scientific Laboratories etc.
  • Government Jobs in the biology domain.
  • Academic job opportunities in colleges and universities include lecturers, research scientist, junior research fellows, lab managers and skilled technician.

Key features of the IAR

  • Research Active and experienced faculties.
  • Educational programs with strong practical components
  • Well-equipped Lab and Hands-on Training
    • Flow cytometer,
    • Confocal Microscope,
    • GC, HPLC,FTIR,
    • Bioreactor etc
  • Separate facility for Animal and Plant Tissue Culture)
  • Exposure and Training on various Govt. and Industrial projects.
  • Placement Assistance and career guidance

Structure of Program

Total Program Credits: 86

CodeSubjectCredits
BT601Biochemistry3
BT602Cell and Molecular Biology3
BT603Plant and Animal Biotechnology2
BT604Microbiology2
BT605Genetics2
BT606Basics of Mathematics and Statistics2
BT607Basics of Chemistry and Physics2
BTLAB601Laboratory I: Biochemistry and Analytical Techniques2
BTLAB602Laboratory II: Microbiology2
BTLAB603Laboratory III: Plant and Animal Biotechnology2
CodeSubjectCredits
BT608Genetic Engineering3
BT609Immunology3
BT610Bioinformatics3
BT611Genomics and Proteomics2
MM603Molecular Diagnostics2
BT613Research Methodology and Scientific Communication Skills2
 Elective I2
BT614Seminar1
BTLAB604Laboratory IV: Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering2
BTLAB605Laboratory V: Immunology2
CodeSubjectCredits
BT701Bioprocess Engineering and Technology3
BT702Emerging Technologies2
MM701Molecular Basis of Disease2
BT704Bioentrepreneurship2
BT705Intellectual Property Rights, Biosafety and Bioethics2
BT706Project Proposal Preparation and Presentation2
BT707Seminar1
BTLAB701Laboratory VI: Bioprocess Engineering and Technology2
BTLAB702Laboratory VII: Bioinformatics2
CODESubjectCredits
BTDSE701Dissertation 24
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