BSc (Hons) Biotechnology at Shoolini University equips students with knowledge about the core concepts of chemistry, cell biology, biology and computer sciences. Our scholars conduct advanced studies to harness cellular and biomolecular processes for the development of theories and products that improve the life and health of humanity, especially in the field of medicine, technology, engineering, and other bio products. We train students to become future scientists and improve the quality of life.
Shoolini University is India's first Biotechnology University, and our school of Applied Sciences & Biotechnology has routinely been ranked high by the BioSpectrum Magazine.
The Biotechnology industry is the second largest in the world, so to cater to the burgeoning demand of a talented workforce, we have designed an innovative, career-oriented and comprehensive program coupled with excellent teaching and hands-on training.
The School of Biotechnology has international collaborations with leading foreign universities such as Lanzhou University, China; Gachon University, Korea; University of Naples, Italy; University of Arkansas, USA; and University of Maryland, USA.
Shoolini University is UGC Approved and NAAC Accredited.
Highlights
- State-of-the-art infrastructure with 104+ labs
- Headed by Dr Anuradha Sourirajan, post doctorate from National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA
- Faculty from Oxford, National Cancer Institute (USA), NIH (USA), IISc & Oxford
- Industry-oriented curriculum at par with global standards
- Placements with industry giants
- Students file patents with faculty members
- Students receive JRF at UG & PG levels
BSc (Hons) Biotechnology (3/4 years) Career Opportunities
A degree in BSc (Hons) Biotechnology prepares you for a wide range of careers in the field of medicine, pharmaceutical industry, agriculture, marine, and environment. Being at the hub of biotechnology sector in the world, India offers a plethora of career opportunities for BSc (Hons) Biotechnology graduates.
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Semester I | Sr. No. | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | COURSE TYPE |
1 | Introductory Biotechnology | 4 | Core | |
2 | Fundamentals of Central Dogma | 4 | Core | |
3 | Functional English-1 | 3 | Foundation | |
4 | Fundamental Mathematics | 3 | Foundation | |
5 | Microbial World | 3 | Cluster Foundation | |
6 | Living in the Digital Age | 3 | Foundation | |
7 | Induction | 0 | Life Skills | |
Total | 20 | |||
Winter Internship-I | 2 | |||
Semester II | 1 | Our Environment | 3 | Foundation |
2 | Functional English-2 | 3 | Foundation | |
3 | Genetics and Genomics | 4 | Core | |
4 | Chemistry of Life | 4 | Core | |
5 | Cell Biology | 3 | Cluster Foundation | |
6 | Sprint I | 1 | Life Skills | |
7 | Social Project | 1 | Life Skills | |
Total | 19 | |||
Semester III | 1 | Scientific Reasoning/ Design Thinking | 3 | Foundation |
2 | Modern Techniques and Instrumentation | 4 | Core | |
3 | Immunity, Vaccines and Immuno-technology | 4 | Core | |
4 | Minor-1 | 4 | Minor | |
5 | Minor-2 | 4 | Minor | |
6 | Volunteering/Community Services | 1 | Life Skills | |
7 | Sprint II | 1 | Life Skills | |
Total | 21 | |||
Winter Internship-II | 4 | |||
Semester IV | 1 | Introductory Statistics | 3 | Foundation |
2 | Enzymology | 4 | Core | |
3 | Animal Cell Culture and Transgenics | 4 | Core | |
4 | Minor-3 | 4 | Minor | |
5 | Minor-4 | 4 | Minor | |
6 | Sprint-III | 1 | Life Skills | |
Total | 20 | |||
Semester V | 1 | Bioprocess Engineering | 4 | Core |
2 | Plant Cell Culture and Transgenics | 4 | Core | |
3 | Departmental Elective-I | 3 | Core Elective | |
4 | Minor-5 | 4 | Minor | |
5 | Minor-6 | 4 | Minor | |
6 | Sprint-IV | 1 | Life Skills | |
Total | 20 | |||
Winter Internship-III | 4 | |||
Semester VI | 1 | Departmental Elective-II | 3 | Core Elective |
2 | Departmental Elective-III | 3 | Core Elective | |
3 | Minor-7 | 4 | Minor | |
4 | Minor-8 | 4 | Minor | |
5 | Research Methodology | 3 | Research | |
6 | Sprint-V | 1 | Life Skills | |
Total | 18 | |||
Semester VII | 1 | Apprenticeship/Research Work | 10 | Research |
2 | Minor-9 | 4 | Minor | |
3 | Sprint | 2 | Life Skills | |
Total | 16 | |||
Semester VIII | 1 | Research Dissertation | 10 | Research |
2 | Research Paper1 | 3 | Research | |
3 | Patent/Design/Copyright | 2 | Research | |
4 | Minor-10 | 4 | Minor | |
5 | Sprint | 2 | Life skills | |
Total | 21 | |||
Total Credits (20+2+19+21+4+20+20+4+18+16+21) | 165 | |||
Deparment Elective (3 Credits Each) (Choose equivalent to 9 credits (3 courses)) | ||||
Understanding the Regulations: GMP, GLP, and Bioethics | ||||
Introduction to Food Biotechnology | ||||
Biopharmaceuticals | ||||
Bioinformatics | ||||
Nutraceutical and Functional Foods | ||||
Industrial Biotechnology and Microbiology | ||||
Gene Cloning to Gene Editing | ||||
Learning from Covid-19 | ||||
Online SWAYAM/MOOCS |

Yogendra Verma (BSc Hons. BT)
I was able to secure a position at Stanford University as a Life-Science Research professional, a career I am enthusiastic about.

Jasmine Kaur (Biotech)
I am extremely grateful to Shoolini for providing me an international exchange program opportunity. It paved way to pursue Masters at Gachon University, South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
On what basis are the candidates selected for BSc (Hons) Biotechnology?
There is an entrance exam conducted by the department for BSc (Hons) Biotechnology.
What is the scope for students passing out of BSc (Hons) Biotechnology at Shoolini University?
Several career opportunities are available for students in areas of research associates, scientists, product analysis, marketing managers, IP & Patenting, government jobs, biopharma, etc.
Are exchange opportunities available to students of Bsc (Hons) Biotechnology?
The School of Biotechnology has international collaborations with leading foreign universities such as Lanzhou University, China; Gachon University, Korea; University of Naples, Italy; University of Arkansas, USA; and University of Maryland, USA.
Who teaches BSc (Hons) Biotechnology?
Our illustrious faculty includes alumni of global universities like Oxford, NIH, NCI, John Hopkins Medical School, as well as top universities of India, like IISc, JNU, DU and ZSI. Faculty members regularly receive grants from national and international funding agencies. Students also get a chance to work closely on live research projects.
Amanpreet Kaur Virk (M.Sc.)
Shoolini’s research environment inspired me to pursue PhD in Biotech, which also opened new doors for me as a foreign intern at Lanzhou University, China.