BSc (Hons) Biotechnology Research

Shoolini University offers BSc (Hons) Biotechnology Research with an extensive research component that starts from the first semester. In keeping with the newly announced National Education Policy (NEP), this is a 8 semesters undergraduate program involving cutting-edge research that will prepare students for global competition.

The research component in the program will start from the first semester itself and continue throughout the program. Students will be able to generate data, publish papers and file patents. They will also get opportunities to work in labs with senior faculty members and engage in live research projects.

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

Career Opportunities in BSc (Hons) Biotechnology Research (3 Years/4 Years NEP)

Medicine
Marine
Pharmaceutical

Industry
Agriculture
Environment

Energy Industries
Food Industries

	Sr. No.	COURSE NAME	CREDITS	COURSE TYPE
SEMESTER I	1	Basic Mathematics	3	Foundation
	2	Microbial World	3	Foundation
	3	Functional English-I	3	Foundation
	4	Living in the Digital Age	3	Foundation
	5	Fundamentals of Central Dogma	4	Core
	6	Introductory Biotechnology	4	Core
	7	Induction	-	Life Skills
			20
		WINTER INTERNSHIP 1	02
SEMESTER II	1	Our Environment	3	Foundation
	2	Cell Biology	3	Foundation
	3	Functional English-II	3	Foundation
	4	Chemistry of Life	4	Core
	5	Genetics and Genomics	4	Core
	6	Social Project-I	1	Life Skill
	7	Sprint- I	1	Life Skill
			19
		Exit with a Certificate after completing 40 credits
SEMESTER III	1	Scientific Reasoning / Design Thinking	3	Foundation
	2	Modern Techniques and Instrumentation	4	Core
	3	Immunity, Vaccines & Immunotechnology	4	Core
	4	Minor 1	4	Minor
	5	Minor 2	4	Minor
	6	Sprint -II	1	Life Skill
	7	Volunteering Community Service	1	Life Skill
			21
		WINTER INTERNSHIP II	04
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 Skill
			20
		Exit with a Diploma after completing 85 credits

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 Skill
			20
		WINTER INTERNSHIP III	04
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	Sprint V	1	Life Skill
	6	RM	3	Research
			18
		Exit with 3-year degree after completing 127 credits
SEMESTER VII	1	Minor 9	4	Minor
	2	Sprint VI	2	Life Skill
	3	Apprenticeship/ Research work	10	Research
			16
		Exit with 3-year degree after completing 127 credits
SEMESTER VIII	1	Minor 10	4	Minor
	2	SPRINT VII	2	Life Skill
	3	Research paper 1	3	Research
	4	Patent/Design/Copyright	2	Research
	5	Research Dissertation	10	Research
			21
		Research Degree with Hons : Total Credits: 165

List of Departmental Elective-I,II&III:(3X3=9 Cr)

1. Industrial Biotechnology and Microbiology

2. Gene Cloning to Gene Editing

3. Bioinformatics

4. Online SWAYAM/MOOCS

5. Biopharmaceutical Technology

6. Learning from COVID-19

7. Food Biotechnology

8. Nutraceutical & Functional Foods

9. Understanding the Regulations: GMP, GLP, and Bioethics

Dr Narendra ChirmuleDistinguished Faculty

Saurabh KulshresthaProfessor

Anuradha SourirajanProfessor

Dinesh KumarProfessor

P K ChauhanAssociate Professor

Somesh SharmaAssociate Professor

Azhar KhanAssociate Professor

Rupak NagraikAssistant Professor

Chandresh KumariAssistant Professor

Nitika ThakurAssistant Professor

Pradeep KumarAssistant Professor

Debajyoti BoseAssistant Professor

Jyoti MehtaAssistant Professor

Gaurav SaxenaAssistant Professor

Rohit SharmaAssistant Professor

Swarup RoyAssistant Professor

Deblina BiswasAssistant Professor

Lokender KumarAssistant Professor

Kamal DevProfessor

New FacultyProfessor

Anuj Kumar PooniaAssistant Professor

Richa KaushalAssistant Professor

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.

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 accreditation of BSc (Hons) Biotechnology?

Shoolini University BSc (Hons) Biotechnology is NAAC B+ accredited and has UGC certification.

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.

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