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Biotechnology refers to application of biological tools and scientific techniques to animal, plant and microbial species for their improvement (qualitative as well as quantitative) along with development of process and products with respect to health, environment, agriculture, industry, etc. In recent past biotechnology has been identified as a prominent field of life science owing to its interdisciplinary approach and widespread applications.

M.Sc. Biotechnology is a two year program spread into four semesters. The curriculum comprises of core courses, open elective and discipline specific electives. Core courses provide conceptual knowledge and experimental learning pertaining to basic and applied field of biotechnology through different teaching learning methods. Open electives target skill enhancement and discipline elective courses are specifically designed to provide skills pertaining to application of biotechnological tools and techniques in various fields including industry, agriculture, environment, health and others. Industrial visits, participation in seminar/conference, training programs impart additional technical skills. A crucial component of fourth semester is dissertation; each student is allotted a supervisor to conduct research in the field of interest of the student. The objective of dissertation is to impart skill to design and develop protocols, conduct experiment, interpret data and comprehend scientific writing skills.

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Career Prospects:

Agriculture, health and medicine, industries, health centers, NGO’s, research institutes are among major recruiters for biotechnology professionals, After perusing M.Sc. biotechnology students can avail widespread career options depending upon their interest. Research positions in government and private organizations, scientific writing assistance (content writer), biochemical analyst, various opportunities in industries (production, quality control, quality assurance, marketing) including pharmaceuticals, fermentation industry, food industry and others, entrepreneurship/startups related to plants, mushroom, vermiculture and others are another career option. Beside widespread job opportunities students can choose research as career. Pursuing M.Sc. Biotechnology makes students eligible to appear in various competitive examination including CSIR-NET, DBT-NET, ARS-NET, GATE and other examinations conducted by various research institutions and universities.

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M.Sc. Biotechnology

Uttarakhand Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
1st Semester Academic Fee 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
Merit Scholarship 10,800 7,200 3,600 --
Net Academic Fee 25,200 28,800 32,400 36,000
Development Fee 2,880 2,880 2,880 2,880
Other Fee 27,150 27,150 27,150 27,150
1st Semester Fee 55,230 58,830 62,430 66,030
2nd Semester Academic Fee 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
Merit Scholarship 10,800 7,200 3,600 --
Net Academic Fee 25,200 28,800 32,400 36,000
Development Fee 2,880 2,880 2,880 2,880
Other Fee 10,150 10,150 10,150 10,150
2nd Semester Fee 38,230 41,830 45,430 49,030
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges

(1st Category) 

93,460

(2nd Category) 

1,00,660

(3rd Category) 

1,07,860

(4th Category) 

1,15,060

All India Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
1st Semester Academic Fee 48,000 48,000 48,000 48,000
Students Diversity Scholarship 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Merit Scholarship 13,650 9,100 4,550 -
Net Academic Fee 31,850 36,400 40,950 45,500
Development Fee 3,840 3,840 3,840 3,840
Other Fee 27,150 27,150 27,150 27,150
1st Semester Fee 62,840 67,390 71,940 76,490
2nd Semester Academic Fee 48,000 48,000 48,000 48,000
Students Diversity Scholarship 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Merit Scholarship 13,650 9,100 4,550 -
Net Academic Fee 31,850 36,400 40,950 45,500
Development Fee 3,840 3,840 3,840 3,840
Other Fee 10,150 10,150 10,150 10,150
2nd Semester Fee 45,840 50,390 54,940 59,490
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges

(1st Category) 

1,08,680

(2nd Category) 

1,17,780

(3rd Category) 

1,26,880

(4th Category) 

1,35,980

One Time Payable Charges in 1st Semester (INR)

Admission Fee Enrolment Fee Students Welfare Fee Caution Money
(Refundable after completion of programme)
6,000 2,000 7,000 2,000

Other Charges Per Semester (INR)

Examination Fee Library Fee Students ERP/ID Card Fee/Industrial Tour Fee/Activity Fee Online Student Information Fee Lab Charges Total
4,600 800 2,250 1,500 1,000 10,150

Optional Fee (INR)

Hostel & Mess Fee Single Bed Double Bed Triple Bed with Attached Bathroom (Only for Boys) Triple Bed Four Bed
Rent and other Fee per Academic Year 85,000 60,000 70,000 52,000 47,000
Mess Fee per Academic Year 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500
Laundry Fee per Academic Year 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Total Amount 1,30,000 1,05,000 1,15,000 97,000 92,000

Optional Fee (INR) / Flats Only For Girls

Hostel & Mess Fee Single Bed Double Bed Triple Bed Lobby (3 Seated) Lobby (4 Seated)
Rent and other Fee per Academic Year 90,000 80,000 70,000 65,000 50,000
Mess Fee per Academic Year 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500
Laundry Fee per Academic Year 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Total Amount 1,35,000 1,25,000 1,15,000 1,10,000 95,000

Optional Fee (INR)

Transportation Fee for Poanta Sahib Route per Academic Year (INR) 25,000
Transportation Fee for Doiwala/Nepali Farm/Rishikesh Routes per Academic Year (INR) 24,000
Transportation Fee for Other Routes per Academic Year (INR) 20,000

Eligibility

  • B.Sc. Degree in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / CBZ / Life Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks for general or 45% aggregate marks in case of SC/ST category.

Note:

  • Only one choice of scholarship will be allowed to the candidate from the following:
    • 5% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Girl Candidate for complete programme.
    • 5% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to ward of Defence Personnel for complete programme.
    • 10% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Alumni of Uttaranchal University (only in 1st year).
    • 10% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Sibling of Uttaranchal University (only in 1st year).
  • If any student deposits his/her complete yearly Fee, in that case additional scholarship of 5% on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship)will be provided for 1st year only.

Admission Procedure:

Programme Structure

Under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMBT 501 Fundamentals of Biotechnology 3
2. TMBT 502 Biological Tools & Radiotracer Techniques 3
3. TMBT 503 Cell and Molecular Biology 3
4. TMBT 504 Advanced Biochemistry & Enzymology 3
5. TMBT 505 Computational Biology 2
6. PMBT 501 Molecular Biology & Analytical Techniques Lab 2
7. PMBT 502 Biochemistry & Enzymology Lab 2
8. PMBT 503 Computational Biology Lab 1
9. PMBT 504 Industrial Visit & Presentation 1
Total Credits (Semester I) 20

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMBT 551 Immunology & Molecular Diagnostics 3
2. TMBT 552 Microbiology 3
3. TMBT 553 Elective I / SWAYAM / MOOC Course 3
4. TMBT 554 Essential Mathematics and Biostatistics 2
5. TMBT 555 Cell and Tissue Culture 3
6. TMBT 556 Professional Communication Skills 2
7. PMBT 551 Immunology & Microbiology Lab 2
8. PMBT 552 Elective I Lab 1
9. PMBT 553 Cell and Tissue Culture Lab 2
10. PMBT 554 Minor Project (Community Awareness Program) 1
Total Credits (Semester II) 22

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMBT 601 Environmental Biotechnology & Bioprocess Engineering 3
2. TMBT 602 Recombinant DNA Technology 3
3. TMBT 603 Elective II / SWAYAM / MOOC Course 3
4. TMBT 604 Open Elective / IKS 2
5. TMBT 605 Bioinformatics & Proteomics 3
6. PMBT 601 Environmental Biotechnology & Fermentation Lab 1
7. PMBT 602 Recombinant DNA Technology Lab 2
8. PMBT 603 Elective II Lab 1
9. PMBT 604 Minor Project II / Internship 2
Total Credits (Semester III) 20

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMBT 651 Research Methodology & Ethics 3
2. TMBT 652 Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy 3
3. PMBT 651 Dissertation 12
4. PMBT 652 Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy Lab 2
Total Credits (Semester IV) 20
Total Credits (Semester I-IV) 82

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMBT 601 Environmental Biotechnology & Bioprocess Engineering 3
2. TMBT 602 Recombinant DNA Technology 3
3. TMBT 603 Elective I / SWAYAM / MOOC Course 3
4. TMBT 604 Open Elective / IKS 2
5. TMBT 605 Bioinformatics & Proteomics 3
6. TMBT 606 Patent Drafting and Filing 2
7. PMBT 601 Environmental Biotechnology & Fermentation Lab 1
8. PMBT 602 Recombinant DNA Technology Lab 2
9. PMBT 603 Elective I Lab 1
10. PMBT 606 Minor Project 2
Total Credits (Semester I) 22

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMBT 651 Research Methodology & Ethics 3
2. TMBT 652 Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy 3
3. TMBT 653 Cell and Tissue Culture 3
4. PMBT 651 Dissertation 8
5. PMBT 652 Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy Lab 2
6. PMBT 653 Cell and Tissue Culture Lab 1
Total Credits (Semester II) 20
Total Credits (Semester I-II) 42

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name
1. TMBT 501 Fundamentals of Biotechnology
2. TMBT 502 Biological Tools & Radiotracer Techniques
3. TMBT 503 Cell and Molecular Biology
4. TMBT 504 Advanced Biochemistry & Enzymology
5. TMBT 505 Computational Biology
6. PMBT 501 Molecular Biology & Analytical Techniques Lab
7. PMBT 502 Biochemistry & Enzymology Lab
8. PMBT 503 Computational Biology Lab
9. PMBT 504 Industrial Visit & Presentation
10. TMBT 551 Immunology & Molecular Diagnostics
11. TMBT 552 Microbiology
12. TMBT-553 (I) Biomedical Technology
13. TMBT-553 (II) Nanotechnology
14. TMBT-553 (III) Food and Dairy Microbiology
15. TMBT-553 (IV) Medical Biotechnology
16. TMBT 554 Essential Mathematics and Biostatistics
17. TMBT 555 Cell and Tissue Culture
18. TMBT 556 Professional Communication Skills
19. PMBT 551 Immunology & Microbiology Lab
20. PMBT 552 (I) Biomedical Technology Lab
21. PMBT 552 (II) Nanotechnology Lab
22. PMBT 552 (III) Food and Dairy Microbiology Lab
23. PMBT 552 (IV) Medical Biotechnology Lab
24. PMBT 553 Cell and Tissue Culture Lab
25. PMBT 554 Minor Project / Community Awareness Program
26. TMBT 601 Environmental Biotechnology & Bioprocess Engineering
27. TMBT 602 Recombinant DNA Technology
28. TMBT-603 (I) Agricultural Biotechnology
29. TMBT-603 (II) Biofertilizers & Biopesticides
30. TMBT-603 (III) Himalayan Biodiversity – Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
31. TMBT-604 (I) Entrepreneurship Development & Business Management
32. TMBT-604 (II) Intellectual Property Rights
33. TMBT-604 (III) Total Quality Management
34. TMBT-604 (IV) Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
35. TMBT-604 (V) Renewable Energy
36. TMBT-604 (VI) Reasoning Skills
37. TMBT-604 (VII) Ayurvedic Biology
38. TMBT-604 (VIII) Concepts of Drug Design in Ayurveda
39. TMBT 605 Bioinformatics & Proteomics
40. PMBT 601 Environmental Biotechnology & Fermentation Lab
41. PMBT 602 Recombinant DNA Technology Lab
42. PMBT-603 (I) Agricultural Biotechnology Lab
43. PMBT-603 (II) Biofertilizers & Biopesticides Lab
44. PMBT-603 (III) Himalayan Biodiversity – Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Lab
45. PMBT 604 Minor Project II / Internship
46. TMBT 651 Research Methodology & Ethics
47. TMBT 652 Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy
48. PMBT 651 Dissertation
49. PMBT 652 Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy Lab

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Remarks
1. TMBT-553 (I) / PMBT 552 (I) Biomedical Technology DSE – 1
2. TMBT-553 (II) / PMBT 552 (II) Nanotechnology
3. TMBT-553 (III) / PMBT 552 (III) Food and Dairy Microbiology
4. TMBT-553 (IV) / PMBT 552 (IV) Medical Biotechnology
5. SWAYAM / MOOC Any Other Approved Course
6. TMBT-603 (I) / PMBT 603 (I) Agricultural Biotechnology DSE – 2
7. TMBT-603 (II) / PMBT 603 (II) Biofertilizers & Biopesticides
8. TMBT-603 (III) / PMBT 603 (III) Himalayan Biodiversity – Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name
1. TMBT 505 Computational Biology
2. PMBT 503 Computational Biology Lab
3. TMBT 554 Essential Mathematics and Biostatistics
4. TMBT 556 Professional Communication Skills
5. TMBT 651 Research Methodology and Ethics

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Remarks
1. TMBT-604 (I) Entrepreneurship Development & Business Management Open Elective
2. TMBT-604 (II) Intellectual Property Rights
3. TMBT-604 (III) Total Quality Management
4. TMBT-604 (IV) Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
5. TMBT-604 (V) Renewable Energy
6. TMBT-604 (VI) Reasoning Skills
Courses Based on Indian Knowledge System
7. TMBT-604 (VII) Ayurvedic Biology
8. TMBT-604 (VIII) Concepts of Drug Design in Ayurveda

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name
1. PMBT 554 Minor Project I / Community Awareness Program
2. PMBT 604 Minor Project II / Internship
3. PMBT 651 Dissertation

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