Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Honours)

Objective

Biotechnology is a branch of science which combines biology and technology to obtain useful information from biological organisms using technology.
This program has been designed to provide students with a learning and understanding of subjects like Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology and Bio-statistics, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics as well as developing opportunities for graduate study in most fields of modern science.

Duration of Course

This Honours course is a full time three years (six semesters) Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology.

Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must have passed the higher secondary , 10+2 or equivalent of any recognised Board or Council in Science with (Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Mathematics) with atleast 45% marks.

Higher Study options

Biotechnology is filled with interesting career options. For instance, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology are the most sought-after fields of Biotechnology. Some of the popular short-term courses after BSc Biotechnology are – PG Diploma in Medical Lab Technology, PG Diploma in Bioinformatics, PG Diploma in Computational Biology, PG Diploma in Life Sciences, PGDM in Biotechnology, Lab Technician Course, DMLT Course etc.

Scope for future

Biotechnology provides good career options to choose from, as it trains aspiring candidates with necessary skills that generate an additional pay advantages. Biotechnology has been applied for developing a variety of vaccines and medicines as well as improving energy production, conservation and productivity. Today the use of biotechnology is most prominent in the field of Genetic Research and Drug Design. Skilled bio-technologists get employed in various Government or Private Colleges, Universities, Research Institutes, Environment Industry, Pharmaceutical Companies, Agricultural Industry, Animal Husbandry, and in the areas of production, planning and management of Bio processing Industries.