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M.Sc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

(Programme code: MSCMBBT, Dept. code: MB & Start year: 1997)

Preamble

MSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology is a four semesters programme which encompasses theory and practical in different areas of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. It also contains a research component through one semester project work to enhance the depth of knowledge and to develop research skills. The programme consists of 88 credits in total, of which theory component bears 50 credits and practical component is of 38 credits.

1. Introduction

MSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBBT) is a DBT (Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India) supported programme. Students are admitted through DBT conducted all India level entrance examination. Admitted students are awarded fellowship as per DBT guideline. The syllabus followed is as per the DBT approved syllabus. The course is an interdisciplinary programme aimed at developing skills to understand the complex biological phenomena at the molecular level. The course will enable the students to apply the gained knowledge and skills to develop sustainable technologies for better future. On completion of the course graduates will be competent to take up research in future or any other jobs in academia or biotech industries.

2. Qualification descriptors for the graduates

Knowledge and Understanding
  1. In dept knowledge and understanding in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  2. In dept knowledge and understanding Biochemistry and Immunology
  3. In dept knowledge and understanding Cell biology and Microbiology
Skill and Technique
  1. Graduates will be skilled in Molecular biology
  2. Graduates will be skilled in Recombinant DNA technology
  3. Graduates will be skilled in Bioprocess and microbial technology
Competence
  1. Graduates will be competent to critically analyze biological problem
  2. Graduates will be able to carry out research in diverse areas of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
  3. Graduates will be empowered to take up bio-entrepreneurship initiatives
  4. Graduates will develop competence for employment in academia and/or in biotech industries.

3. Graduates Attributes

  1. Graduates with knowledge and understanding in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
  2. Graduates with skilled human to contribute to the cutting-edge research in modern biology.
  3. Graduates trained in modern areas of molecular biology and biotechnology to contribute to the society through biotechnological approaches/interventions.

4. Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1: Graduates will gain fundamental knowledge in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

PO2: Graduates will be familiarize with the contemporary research in the field of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology as well as other related subjects

PO3: Graduates gain the applied knowledge of molecular biology and biotechnology for research and development.

PO4: Graduates will gain knowledge in molecular biology and biotechnology for academic and Biotech industry placement

PO5: Graduates will gain basic and applied knowledge to enable them for start-ups/bio-entrepreneurship.

Admission Procedure

Regional Centre for Biotechnology on behalf of the Department of biotechnology, conducts the examination to rank the eligibility of the candidate among all applicants. The candidates will be given a GAT-B rank based on score in the examination. Tezpur University will advertise for admission into MSc. In Molecular Biology and Biotechnology based on GAT-B score. Out of the 30 seats, 10 seats will be reserved for candidates of North East Domicile. Candidates of NE states may apply against the seats reserved for the North East (NE) states for which the candidates will be required to produce Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) issued by the Competent Authority of any NE state.

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 45% marks in Physical/ Biological/ Agricultural/ Veterinary/ Fishery Sciences as Major/Hons., or 50% marks in any of the specified subjects as well as in aggregate if not having Major/Hons in any of the specified subjects, or Bachelor‘s degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks in Pharmacy/ Engineering/ Technology/Physician Assistant Course/Medicine.

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