Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology
Course offered at East West First Grade College of Science under NEP scheme
- Certificate course in Biotechnology
- Diploma in Biotechnology
- Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology
- Honour’s in Biotechnology
- Integrated Master’s degree in Biotechnology
About the Course:
Biotechnology course offers an excellent skill-based learning in various subject expertise like cell biology, molecular genetics, biochemical techniques, and basic microbiology
With a basic Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, students are enriched with different concepts like immunology, recombinant technology, and genomic and proteomics.
The Honour’s and the Master’s degree in the Biotechnology helps the student’s to gain in depth knowledge in the application aspects of biotechnology in various fields like environmental, agriculture, animal, food, medical and enzyme technology. Students are also encouraged to gain knowledge in computational subjects like Biostatistics and Bioinformatics. The subject also offers a wide area for research in various interrelated topics.
Affiliations :
- Affiliated to Bangalore University
- Recognised by Government of Karnataka
Associated/Allied Subjects :
The NEP program offers the liberty to the student to select subject of their interest. Student may choose a single Major along with one Minor.
Major Subject- Biotechnology (Compulsory)
Minor Subjects– Chemistry, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Computer Science
Duration :
Students are provided with various option for entry and exit to the course under NEP program.
| Course | Years/ Semester | Exit option with an award |
| Bachelor of Science in
Biotechnology
|
1 (I – II semester) | Certificate |
| 2 (I – IV semester) | Diploma | |
| 3 (I – VI semester) | Bachelor’s Degree | |
| 4 (I – VIII semester) | Bachelor’s Degree with Honour’s | |
| 5 (I – X semester) | Master’s Degree |
Highlights :
The course also offers the students in learning various techniques in molecular biology, immunology, plant tissue culture, and along with biochemical analysis apart from gaining hands on experience in handling various microorganisms.
The curriculum also involves seminars, workshop, industrial visit, internship program and projects which help the student to get in depth knowledge in the subject.
Students are also encouraged to participate and interact with eminent Scientist’s around the world in various National and International Conferences, Symposium, Science exhibitions, quiz, lecture series.
The students are also inculcated with several skills specific job role in industries.
Employability :
In recent times, the Biotechnology courses has gained importance in different sectors like agricultural, dairy, food and beverages, medical, therapeutics, water plants, sewage treatment plants, forensic science, research institutes and even in higher education institutions.
Employability :
Pass in PUC/12th standard / 10+2 or its equivalent degree with science stream