Bharathiar University Coimbatore
- University
- Co - Education
- ESTD 1982
- State University
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biotechnology
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biotechnology
Course
Bharathiar University Coimbatore offers M.Sc Biotechnology, a postgraduate course for those who have passed their BSc Biotechnology or equivalent course from a recognized university. Biotechnology is a branch of biology that tells about the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in the field of engineering, medicine, technology, and other fields requiring bioproducts. It aims at providing manpower in the areas of Biotechnology such as Molecular Biology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Bioinformatics, Applied Microbiology, and Bioprocess Technology. It aims to deliver quality courses with vocational elements and professional skills development embedded throughout the curriculum of study. Bharathiar University curriculum includes subjects such as advanced genetic engineering, advanced biochemistry, advanced molecular biology, biochemistry, animal cell technology, language/biostatistics, molecular biology lab, biochemistry lab, bio-instruments, fermentation technology, bioinformatics, advances in plant biotechnology, immune technology lab, bioinstrumentation lab, plant biotechnology lab, enzyme technology lab, genomics, IPR and ethical issues, enzyme technology, environmental microbiology and waste management, genomics and bacterial genomics lab, dissertation, medical biotechnology, food microbiology, and cancer biology. The areas of employment are college and universities, clinical research centres, medical device manufacturer, pharma marketing companies and much more. The job types are analyst (venture-capitalist), business development manager, engineer (chemical, environmental, electrical, industrial), lab technician, environmental or safety specialist, marketing manager, medical representative, quality control officer, research scientist, teacher and much more.
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility
Candidates must pass Graduation from a recognized University
Higher Secondary
- M.Phil
Career Opportunities
- Analyst (venture-capitalist)
- Business development manager
- Engineer (chemical, environmental, electrical, industrial)
- Lab technician
- Environmental or safety specialist
- Marketing manager
- Medical representative
- Teacher
- Quality control officer
- Research scientist
