Full Time
3 Year
English
Life Sciences
B.Sc. in Biotechnology is a 3- year undergraduate course, involving an advanced study of the cellular and bimolecular processes for development of a variety of technologies and products that contribute to improving people’s lives and health.
The course is divided across 6 semesters, of six months each, and the basic eligibility for applying to the course is 10+2 qualification in the science stream, completed from a recognized educational board.
Biotechnology is a part of Applied Biology, which simply stated, is the combination of biology with technology so as to alter cells for manipulation. The course familiarizes candidates with the usage of living organisms and bio processes in the field of medicine, technology, engineering, and other bio products.
Typically, the course aims to impart to eligible candidates, advanced lessons in biological process meant for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc. which are used in production of medicines and other such products.Aspiring candidates having a scientific aptitude and keen interest in biological sciences are ideally suited for the course. Such candidates would possess an analytical mind, have problem-solving skills, and proficiency with the use of computers.
Candidates aspiring to pursue the course are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria listed here.
For admission to the course, eligible candidates are needed to qualify a relevant entrance examination, conducted at any of institute, state and national levels. Two subsequent rounds of group discussion and personal interview subsequently follow for assessment of candidate’s general aptitude for the course.
Some of the major entrance tests conducted in India for admission to the course are listed below.
However, some colleges also admit students based on their performance in the last qualifying examination.
