The Oxford College of Science Bangalore
- College
- Co - Education
- ESTD 1994
- Arts, Science & Commerce
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Postgraduate Diploma in Bio-Technology Finishing School (BTFS)
Course
“Even the Greatest Thought is Naught, if not Applied”- The Philosophy behind the BTFS program at The Oxford College of Science.
Diagnosis of human diseases has continued to evolve and come to the forefront as an important growing sector in the field of healthcare management over the past few decades. With the advances in translational technologies, diagnostic industries have been growing rapidly, integrating recent advances in genomics and proteomics into their arsenal. In this ever growing field, there is immediate need for trained personnel who are not only equipped with knowledge to understand the relevance of diagnostic tests, but are also able to handle the sophisticated equipment used in the modern diagnostic laboratories. Biotechnology Finishing School at the Oxford College of Science aims to train and nurture potential innovators to cater to the increasing demand in this rapidly growing sector of the healthcare industry both in India and abroad.
Domain:
“Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics”
Duration:
12 months- Course work (6 months) + Internship (6 months).
Eligibility
Candidates must have a minimum of 50% in Masters degree from Universities of the state or any other University recognized as equivalent in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or any other life science related courses; B.E./B.Tech. – Biotechnology, Bioinformatics; Bachelor of Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinary, MBBS and BDS are also eligible to apply.
Scope
Currently, there is a need for skilled personnel who cater to the needs of diagnostic industries. They are essential in adapting, discovering, developing and translating various diagnostic tests. It is envisaged that there will be a continued and growing demand for rapid, reliable and high-throughput, cost-effective diagnostic tests in the future.The Indian In Vitro Diagnostics market is expanding at a rate of 18 % p.a. and the sector has emerged as one of the best segments in the Indian healthcare industry.
Placements
Eleven out of the eleven students have been offered jobs post-internship across the country (100% Placement).
Industrial Partners:
SRL Laboratories, Apollo Hospitals, Triesta Reference Laboratory- HCG Hospital, Avesthagen Pvt. Ltd, Xcyton Diagnostics , Narayana Hrudayalaya, Polyclone Bioservices, Syngene International, Biocon Pvt. Ltd. Bhat Biotech India (P) Ltd, Sangenomics Research Labs, Amnion Biosciences, Optimus Pharma Consulting and Aigle Biosolutions .
