Post Graduate Programme
The Department of Biological Sciences aims in empowering students interested in advanced and thrust areas of modern biology. To this end, the department of biology is offering a two years M.Sc course on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Students participating in the program will be taught with the fundamentals of biology and modern laboratory techniques. The M.Sc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology course has been carefully designed to meet the needs of the next generation biologists and to better prepare them to be a resourceful and much appreciated work force in their chosen field. This two years M.Sc. program, which is an advanced course, comprises four semesters with three semesters of theory and practical and one semester entirely focussed on a research project. On successful completion of this course, students will be well equipped to venture into research careers, find suitable jobs in bio-industries, become policy makers and biology teachers at schools, colleges and universities.
Aims and objectives of the course
The aim of the course is to provide lecture series, laboratory experiments and research project for better understanding of the basic principles of biological concepts, techniques, experimental approaches and interpretation skills. The course will enhance the skills necessary for employability in bio-industries, research and teaching at higher educational institutes. The students will be trained to be scientifically sound with enhanced research, analytical and communication skills.
- Provide better understanding of the fundamentals of biology focussing on thrust areas of modern biology
- Develop core competencies on critical thinking skills, hypothesizing and solving problems
- Provide intensive laboratory training in designing and executing biological experiments and critical analysis of the results
- Develop skills in reading, writing and communicating original scientific research articles
- Improve the employability of the students and enable them to venture into new areas of biology