For NRI / Foreign National Candidates

B.Sc. Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Molecular Biology / Genetics or equivalent degree in relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 5.0 / 50% of marks.

• English as one of the subjects of qualifying examination

Admission 2025-26

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Programme Educational Objectives

The course aims to provide an advanced understanding of the core principles and topics of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and to enable students to acquire a specialized knowledge and understanding of selected aspects by means of a lecture series and a research project.

Hence, the main objectives of the program are:

• To provide an introduction to the basic concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology necessary for biochemical and biotechnology studies.
• For the basic understanding, this course includes biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, animal and plant biochemistry and immunology which will impart basic understanding of the biochemistry and molecular biology
• Moreover, several laboratory courses given in the individual sections of the curriculum with detailed information on the importance of biochemistry and molecular biology in various fields of biological importance.
• Finally this course explains the advanced sections of molecular biology like Immunology, recombinant DNA technology, nanobiotechnology, stem cells research, Pharmaceutical biotechnology and bioinformatics which will strengthen the academic foundation of the student
• This course provides necessary theoretical and practical experience in all divisions of biochemistry and molecular biology to become an effective professional in biotechnology sector.
• To provide broad exposure to various societal, ethical and commercial issues in the biochemistry and molecular biology

Programme Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the properties of biomolecules and be able to predict behavior of molecules from in various biological environments
• Apply their knowledge of cell and molecular biology into high end research.
• Advanced subject areas like Immunology, bioinformatics, nano-biotechnology will give broad information on applications and opportunities in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology
• Identify research and solve biochemistry and molecular biology related problems related to the different types of human diseases
• Ability to communicate and function effectively in multi-disciplinary team related to the biochemistry and molecular biology

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