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Biotechnology
About the Course
Biotechnology is the research oriented science including a fusion of biology and technology. This study includes a large variety of subjects including Biochemistry, Genetics, microbiology, Chemistry, Virology, Immunology and engineering. It is associated with other subjects such as Health and Medicine, Cropping System and Crop Management, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Soil Science and Soil Conversation, Ecology, Bio-statics, Cell Biology, Seed Technology, Plant Physiology etc. Biotechnology features the use of living cells and bacteria in the industrial process.
Career Prospectus
The science of ‘Biotechnology’ is taking rapid strides. By integrating life sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering and computer sciences, biotechnology can have profound impact in the fields of agriculture, medicine, animal husbandry and environmental protection. The past several years have witnessed a great conversion of this science into economic benefits due to its applications in many areas. The science of biotechnology is not limited to laboratories but is emerging as an industrial revolution worldwide. Apart from the potential for the industrial growth, biotechnology is also emerging as a ‘technology’ of ‘hope’ for society, especially in developing countries. The potential of biotechnology in producing low cost medicines, nutrition rich food, remediation of environmental degradation, improvement of live stock breeds and health, among many others are well recognized.
Biotechnology employs the use of microorganisms like bacteria and yeasts and biological substances like enzymes in various industrial and manufacturing processes. Generally, biotechnology has applications in agriculture, food science and medicine. These various applications include: Use in drugs, synthetic harmone, and bulk foods. Use in the conversion of organic waste use of some genetically altered bacterial forms in cleaning up oil spills. Bioinformatics or computational biology deals with biological problems with computational techniques. It is used in areas like functional genomics, structural genomics, proteomics and others. It is vital in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical worlds.
Eligibility
The minimum qualification for admission to B.Sc (Biotechnology) Course shall be as follow :
Direct Admission - 10+2 Science
Lateral Entry - Diploma in MLT, Pharmacy (2nd year/ 3rd Sem)
Admission Procedure
All eligible candidates are admitted directly on merit basis.