Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology

About the Course:

This degree prepares students for careers in biotechnology. The degree emphasizes DNA and cell technologies and their application to human health, plant and animal agriculture and the environment. The students are admitted after passing Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) in Premedical.  A student earns his or her bachelor of Biotechnology  degree (BBT) with in four years of full-time study. Courses in the first two years establish a foundation of basic knowledge for the study of biotechnology. In the third and fourth year, a vast knowledge and understanding of various biotechnologies ranging from agriculture, food, environmental, medical to advanced subjects of genomics, proteomics, gene expression & processes in cells, tissues, organisms and basic principles, operation and application of instruments is provided. In the final year, students may opt for a research project addressing some scientific problem with focus on the industrial, regulatory and management issues surrounding biotechnology.

Career Opportunities

Many of our students further continue postgraduate studies in national and international academic institutions, or work in biotechnology-based laboratories. Graduates may work in bioanalytical laboratories in government and industry, reproductive biology industries, Pharmaceutical industries, plant biotechnology and a range of veterinary and agricultural support industries.

The Bachelor of Biotechnology provides career

opportunities in:

• Biomedical research, pathology laboratories, biotechnology industries,
• Drug design and development/ Biopharmaceutical production,
• Genetically modified food production,
• Diagnostic test design and production,
• Biotechnology business plan analyst,
• Research with research institutes, universities, industry, or government agencies.

Duration of Programme: 4 years

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About the Course:

The four-year program of Bachelor of Microbiology enables students to study aspects of basic life processes of viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi and protozoa. The main emphasis is given on studying their genetics, biochemistry, structures, and reproduction in the first two years. In the third and final years, courses in immunology, microbial diversity, metabolic regulation, gene expression and applied areas such as biotechnology, food, and medical microbiology are taught. The students are admitted after passing Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) in Pre-medical.

Career Opportunities

Microbiologists can opt for a career in research, health professions, teaching, pharmaceutical, environmental, food, and industrial sectors .They can also work as medical illustrator, water quality inspector, ecologist, laboratory immunologist, waste disposal engineer, , food and drug inspector, mycologist, animal nutritionist etc. Students can work in fields of medicine, dentistry and other health professions as well as careers in research, production, regulatory affairs and scientific sales. Research and other work experience opportunities are available in the institute and surrounding private and government laboratories.

Duration of Programme: 4 years

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Duration of Programme: 2 years

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Duration of Programme: 3 years

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Duration of Programme: 5 years

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