MSc Biotechnology at Shoolini University covers a wide range of topics with focus on Biology and Chemistry, along with the principles of design and engineering. The in-depth study prepares students to tackle various design and engineering challenges, paving a career path of success and glory. On the biological front, emphasis is on Genetics, Microbiology, Cellular Biology, and Biochemistry, whereas students explore Process Design and Genetic Engineering on the subject of Design and Engineering.
Shoolini University has an illustrious team of faculty members. Our students learn from some of the best teachers in India, who have been trained and educated in the best universities of the world such as National Cancer Institute, USA, NIH, USA, IISc and Oxford.
It's a modern and lush green campus nestled in the Himalayas. At the same time, students enjoy a technology enriched learning environment.
International collaborations available with foreign universities: Lanzhou University, China; Gachon University, Korea; University of Naples, Italy; University of Arkansas, USA, University of Maryland, USA.
The course is UGC certified.
Specialisation available in Biotechnology
Research Opportunities
Plant Biotechnology | Animal Biotechnology | Enzyme Technology | Immunology | Parasitology | Cancer Biology
MSc Biotechnology Career Opportunities
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| Sr. No. | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | COURSE TYPE | |
| Semester I | 1 | Biochemistry | 4 | Core |
| 2 | Cell Biology | 3 | Core | |
| 3 | Bioinformatics | 3 | Foundation | |
| 4 | Microbial Metabolism and Genetics | 3 | Core | |
| 5 | Immunology | 3 | Foundation | |
| 6 | Research | 3 | Core | |
| Semester Total Credits | 19 | |||
| Semester II | 1 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3 | Core |
| 2 | Advances in Genetic engineering | 3 | Core | |
| 3 | Recent trends in Molecular Biology | 4 | Core | |
| 4 | Analytical and Separation Techniques | 3 | Core | |
| 5 | Enzymology and Enzyme Technology | 3 | Core | |
| 6 | Research | 3 | Core | |
| Semester Total Credits | 19 | |||
| Semester III | 1 | Biostatistics | 3 | Core |
| 2 | Animal Cell Culture and Transgenics | 3 | Core | |
| 3 | Bioprocess Technology | 3 | Core | |
| 4 | Plant Cell Culture and Transgenics | 3 | Core | |
| 5 | Research | 3 | Core | |
| Semester Total Credits | 15 | |||
| Semester IV | 1 | IPR and Business Management for Biotechnologists | 3 | Core |
| 2 | Seminar | 1 | ||
| 3 | Research | 10 | ||
| Science Communication | 2 | |||
| Semester Total Credits | 16 | |||
| Department Electives (06 Credits to be covered through Electives) | ||||
| 1 | Food Technology | 2 | Elective | |
| 2 | Evolution and behavior | 2 | Elective | |
| 3 | Ecological Aspects of Environmental Degradation | 2 | Elective | |
| 4 | Developmental Biology and Systemic Physiology Animal | 2 | Elective | |
| 5 | Nano Biotechnology | 2 | Elective | |
| Choose equivalent of 6 credits | 6 | Elective | ||
| Total Credits (19+19+15+16+6) | 75 | |||
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Rajan Rolta (BTech/MTech BT)
I am grateful to Shoolini and my mentor for supporting me in filing nine patents during my B Tech and M Tech programs.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
On what basis are the candidates selected for MSc Biotechnology (Research)?
Candidates are selected on the basis of an entrance test followed by an interview conducted by the department for the above-mentioned course.
Are exchange opportunities available to students of MSc Biotechnology (Research)?
International collaborations available with foreign universities: Lanzhou University, China; Gachon University, Korea; University of Naples, Italy; University of Arkansas, USA, University of Maryland, USA.
Who teaches MSc Biotechnology (Research)?
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.
Course Details
Eligibility: BSc/ B Tech with Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Life or Physical Sciences as one of the subjects or a bachelor’s degree in any branch of science & technology with minimum 60% marks
Admission Criteria: Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test (SU-SAT)
Duration: 2 years
Semester Fee
Himachal Pradesh Domicile : ₹74250
Others : ₹80000
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Dikshita Thakur (MSc Biotech)
The exposure and education at Shoolini enabled me to secure a job in BioCon, one of the top Biotech firms.