byGaganDeep
Updated on - 15 Aug, 2024
Biotechnology is the application of science to the improvement of living organisms for the production of commercial products, and Master of Science (MS) in Biotechnology is a postgraduate program. It is a multidisciplinary field of study that is closely associated with the use of science, engineering and technology to control biological systems for industrial or any other uses. The duration of the MS Biotechnology program is typically 2 years full time.
The entrance exams that are considered for admission to MS Biotechnology are GATE – Biotechnology, CSIR NET, GPAT, individual tests conducted by institutes. There are some institutes which take into consideration the performance of the candidate in the Bachelor’s degree science programs for admission. GRE and TOEFL scores may be necessary for foreign students who wish to gain admittance in Indian institutes.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Master of Science in Biotechnology |
| - Duration | 2 years |
| - Course Level | Postgraduate |
| - Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or related fields |
| - Top Colleges | IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, JNU, University of Hyderabad, BITS Pilani |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance Exam conducted by respective colleges, GATE, NET, JNU Entrance Exam |
1. Science graduate in any branch of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Bioinformatics with not less then 50% in aggregate from a recognized university.
2. Candidates having a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Medicine (MBBS), Engineering (Biotechnology/Biochemical), Agriculture, are also eligible for the course.
3. Candidates in their final year of bachelor’s degree can also apply in a provisional basis provided they meet the required mean marks.
4. Admissions may be done based on an entrance test and further interviews may be conducted to assess the candidate’s ability.
5. Technical knowledge is not necessary but skills in communication and problem solving as well as typing are desired.
6. Some institutes provide direct admission based on the scores obtained in the bachelor’s degree whereas some provide admission through competitive exams like GATE, CSIR-NET.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Molecular Biology | DNA structure, Replication, Transcription, Translation, Gene regulation |
| Genetic Engineering | Recombinant DNA technology, Gene cloning, Gene editing, Gene expression |
| Biophysical Chemistry | Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography |
| Cell Biology | Cell structure, Cell signaling, Cell cycle, Apoptosis |
| Immunology | Innate immunity, Adaptive immunity, Immunoglobulins, Vaccines |
| Microbiology | Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi |
| Bioinformatics | Sequence analysis, Genomics, Proteomics, Systems biology |
| Bioprocess Technology | Fermentation, Bioreactors, Downstream processing, Scale-up |