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Animal biotechnology postgraduate program: Master of Science (M.Sc) is a 2-year program centered on the use of biotechnology in the health of domestic animals and wildlife, breeding, reproduction, and production. Some of the subjects taught include animal cell culture techniques, transgenic animal production, animal nutrition and feed technology, bioinformatics, molecular modeling and so on Such subjects offer students both theoretical and practical exposure to various aspects of animal biotechnology, including research using advanced technologies and tools in the field through theoretical classes, practical sessions, research activities and industrial/institute tours, respectively. The program seeks to prepare students for professional practice in scientific research that focus on animal biotechnology through acquiring competencies in research, teaching, industry, regulatory bodies and other related careers in the country and other parts of the world.
The entrance exams that are acceptable for admission to the M.Sc Animal Biotechnology are CUCET, GAT-B, IIT JAM, JNUEE and others; apart from these, there are many other entrance examinations conducted by different colleges and universities across the country. Passing in relevant bachelor’s degrees like Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology, Veterinary Sciences, etc are also taken into consideration before taking student to the next admission process like interview. Like knowledge in English as a foreign language, fluency in English is also demanded in most institutes.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science in Animal Biotechnology |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Zoology, Veterinary Science, or related fields with minimum 55% marks |
| Top Colleges | University of Hyderabad, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University, Indian Veterinary Research Institute |
| Entrance Exam | GATE, NET, CSIR-UGC NET, university-specific entrance exams |
1. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in any life science stream like Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and any other related field with not less than 50% marks from a recognized university.
2. The final year of bachelor’s degree students are also eligible for applying. They are required to produce their mark sheet of the final year when taking admission in the subsequent years.
3. Some institutes also consider graduates in B.Tech Biotechnology eligible for this course as well.
4. There is no age limit but before one is allowed to take the examination, one has to possess a certain level of education. There are no restrictions to the eligibility criteria – fresh graduates can apply as well as working professionals.
5. Must have taken biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology genetics and the likes in the bachelors degree programme.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Animal Genetics | Mendelian genetics, quantitative genetics, genomics |
| Biotechnology Techniques | DNA cloning, gene expression, PCR, sequencing |
| Animal Cell Culture | Cell culture techniques, cell line development, cryopreservation |
| Molecular Biology | Gene structure, gene regulation, epigenetics |
| Protein Science | Protein structure, function, proteomics |
| Immuno technology | Immunological techniques, vaccine development, immunogenomics |
| Transgenic Technology | Gene editing, gene transfer, transgenic animals |
| Bioinformatics | Computational biology, genomics, proteomics analysis |
| Animal Disease Biotechnology | Disease diagnosis, vaccine development, disease genomics |
| Biostatistics and Research Methodology | Statistical analysis, research design, data interpretation |
| Dissertation | Original research work on a specific topic in animal biotechnology |
| Specialization | Job Profile | Average Salary (per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Genetics | Geneticist, Breeding Manager | ₹4,50,000 - ₹7,00,000 |
| Biotechnology | Research Scientist, Biotechnologist | ₹5,00,000 - ₹8,00,000 |
| Animal Cell Culture | Cell Culture Specialist, Research Associate | ₹3,50,000 - ₹6,00,000 |
| Molecular Biology | Molecular Biologist, Research Scientist | ₹4,50,000 - ₹7,50,000 |
| Immunotechnology | Immunologist, Vaccine Developer | ₹5,50,000 - ₹9,00,000 |
| Transgenic Technology | Transgenic Specialist, Gene Editor | ₹6,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 |
| Bioinformatics | Bioinformatician, Computational Biologist | ₹5,00,000 - ₹8,50,000 |
| Animal Disease Biotechnology | Disease Diagnostician, Research Scientist | ₹4,50,000 - ₹7,50,000 |
| Research and Development | Research Scientist, R&D Manager | ₹6,00,000 - ₹10,50,000 |
| Academia and Teaching | Lecturer, Assistant Professor | ₹4,00,000 - ₹7,00,000 |
| Industry | Biotechnologist, Research Associate | ₹5,00,000 - ₹8,50,000 |
