M Sc Biotechnology

The objective of the M.Sc. program is to prepare the young students to take up a career in Biotechnology industry or research. The course curriculum is designed to strengthen the fundamentals in basic subjects and provide hands on practice in all important disciplines of biotechnology. It is a unique and highly rated Master’s Program in the country. The curriculum developed under choice based credit system offers wide choice of subjects in various allied disciplines of biotechnology. In addition to the thrust on core subjects, the curriculum also offers value added, vocational elective biotechnology courses widening the skill sets of students for placement and self start - up units. Specializations in four important disciplines of biotechnology are provided in the final year. The students may choose one among them for specialization, dissertation and review seminar. Master’s degree with specialization in one discipline of biotechnology has proved to be of immense value in placement of RGI alumni in research organizations, industry and for Ph.D. programs in India and abroad. Training for soft skills and marketing are also offered in this program.

Eligibility

Eligibility

The candidate should have passed B.Sc. from any recognized university or its equivalent examination in any of the subjects, Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Agriculture / Life Sciences / Chemistry /Zoology / Botany with minimum 50% aggregate in the respective subjects. (45% in case of SC / ST).

Duration

Duration

The duration of this course is two years divided in four semesters. The medium of instruction and examination will be only English.

Admission

Admission

Admission to the M.Sc. Bio technology is now open. Students will be admitted to M.Sc. Bio technology course in Rajiv Ga ndhi Institute of IT & Biotechnology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) on the basis of the merit obtained by them in the All India Common Entrance Test

Course Structure