Programmes

Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Programmes of Study:

  1. M.Sc. Biotechnology: (Sponsored by DBT, Govt. of India)

This flagship course was introduced in the year 1990 under the nationwide post graduate program by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The program comprises of four-semesters with credit system of evaluation and latest curriculum recommended by DBT. Students can choose elective courses offered at Department/School level and the Foundation courses offered at University level. In addition to rigorous academic training, students interact with Biotech industries to avail opportunities for learning translational aspects of product development and commercialization. After successful completion of 2 semesters of coursework, students shall be assigned to the available project supervisors based on the criteria in practice or as decided by the admission committee/Department/School. Short-term industrial training and internships are encouraged during summer and winter breaks as per the guidelines of DBT, Govt. of India. 

Application Process : Selection is based on “Graduate Aptitude Test for Biotechnology (GAT-B)-2020” conducted by Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad. A separate call for admissions to this program will be announced by University of Hyderabad soon after GAT-B scores are announced. All students admitted to this program will receive a montly stipend of Rs. 5000/-

  1. M.Tech Bioinformatics:(Sponsored by the UGC under Innovative program and approved by AICTE):

M.Tech. Bioinformatics is a state-of-art course approved by AICTE. The course is designed to train students in theory and computational techniques including hands-on practice using state of the art servers and computer labs equipped with different software packages. The program is truly interdisciplinary and is offered with the help of different collaborating entities/scientists and computer experts within and outside the University. Each year, some of the students obtain attractive placement opportunities from reputed software and bioinformatics companies. The courses spread over first two semesters include computer programming, proteomics, basic mathematics and statistics molecular modelling, genomics, bioinformatics, molecular dynamics, drug design, machine learning and data analytics, mathematical modelling of biological systems and metagenomics etc. Students are encouraged to choose one elective course in the first and in the second semesters either within the department or from the other Schools of the University. The students will carry out a full-time project work during their 3rd & 4th semesters under the guidance of a faculty member, either at the Department or elsewhere in a collaborative mode. After successful completion of 2 semesters of coursework, the students shall be assigned to the available project supervisors, based on the criteria in practice or as decided by the admission committee/Department/School.

  1. Integrated M.Sc./Ph.D Biotechnology:

This is a 5 year program extendable up to a maximum of 8 years.  During the initial 2 years, students will be involved in an extensive course work, which needs to be completed before continuation to the PhD stream. The course structure is similar to that of M.Sc. Biotechnology consisting of core courses, foundation courses and elective courses.  At the end of 2nd semester, students shall be assigned to the available research supervisors based on the criteria in practice or as decided/suggested by the admission committee/ Department/School. After completion of fourth semester, students have the choice to exit with a M.Sc. Degree or continue for their Ph.D. program. Students are expected to exercise this option by the end of February during their fourth semester. Students who could not secure at least 7.5 CGPA, and could not secure at least B grade in each course, should exit the program compulsorily with a degree in M.Sc. Biotechnology. The students with an overall CGPA 7.5 or higher obtained during their 4 semesters of the coursework and project will be allowed to continue to their PhD stream. They are also advised by a doctoral committee as described for regular PhD Biotechnology students. They also need to complete PhD course work in the first year of their PhD tenure as per UGC regulations and actively participate in journal club seminars, research work presentation etc. UGC regulations for awarding PhD will be followed after promoting the student from M.Sc to PhD program. (Relaxation for women candidates are as indicated in the UGC guidelines).

  1. Ph.D Biotechnology:

This is generally a 3 to 6 years course (Relaxation for women candidates are as indicated in the UGC guidelines) and in the first year there will be a minimal but essential Ph.D. course work component to assess for interdisciplinary skills and impart training in research methodology and ethics etc. Soon after admissions, the students are expected to begin their work under the supervision of a faculty member and are advised by the doctoral committee from time to time. They have to actively participate in Journal club seminars and research work presentation at the end of the semester. As per UGC guidelines PhD student have to publish at least one paper in peer reviewed journal and present their work in two conferences. The research students have to present their work in a comprehensive seminar before submission of their thesis. The students shall be assigned to the available research supervisors at the time of selection based on the criteria in practice or as decided/suggested by the admission committee/Department/ School.