MSc Biotechnology

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

  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Senior Biochemist
  • Senior Medical Scientist
  • Biological/Clinical Technician
  • Microbiologist
  • Process Development Scientist
  • Biomanufacturing Specialist
  • Biotech Product Analyst

 

  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  

Narendra Chirmule
Narendra ChirmuleDistinguished Faculty
Saurabh Kulshrestha
Saurabh KulshresthaProfessor
Anuradha Sourirajan
Anuradha SourirajanProfessor
Dinesh Kumar
Dinesh KumarProfessor
P K Chauhan
P K ChauhanAssociate Professor
Somesh Sharma
Somesh SharmaAssociate Professor
Azhar Khan
Azhar KhanProfessor
Rupak Nagraik
Rupak NagraikAssistant Professor
Chandresh Kumari
Chandresh KumariAssistant Professor
Nitika Thakur
Nitika ThakurAssistant Professor
Pradeep Kumar
Pradeep KumarAssistant Professor
Debajyoti Bose
Debajyoti BoseAssistant Professor
Jyoti Mehta
Jyoti MehtaAssistant Professor
Gaurav Saxena
Gaurav SaxenaAssistant Professor
Rohit Sharma
Rohit SharmaAssistant Professor
Swarup Roy
Swarup RoyAssistant Professor
Deblina Biswas
Deblina BiswasAssistant Professor
Lokender Kumar
Lokender KumarAssistant Professor
Kamal Dev
Kamal DevProfessor
Anuj Kumar Poonia
Anuj Kumar PooniaAssistant Professor
Richa Kaushal
Richa KaushalAssistant Professor
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New FacultyProfessor
Sadanand Pandey
Sadanand PandeyProfessor
Tarun Pal
Tarun PalAssistant Professor
New Faculty
New FacultyProfessor
New Faculty
New FacultyProfessor
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Dikshita Thakur (MSc Biotech)

Dikshita Thakur (MSc Biotech)

The exposure and education at Shoolini enabled me to secure a job in BioCon, one of the top Biotech firms.

Rajan Rolta  (BTech/MTech BT)

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.)

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

Candidates are selected on the basis of an entrance test followed by an interview conducted by the department for the above-mentioned course.

What is the accreditation of MSc Biotechnology (Research)?

Shoolini University is NAAC B+ accredited and has UGC certification.

International collaborations available with foreign universities: Lanzhou University, China; Gachon University, Korea; University of Naples, Italy; University of Arkansas, USA, University of Maryland, USA.

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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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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