MSc Biotechnology

Master of Science

Biotechnology


Eligibility

The qualification required to apply for the program is a minimum of 50% marks in the respective bachelor’s degree or any Life Science course from a recognized University. Students who are pursuing final year bachelor’s program are also eligible to apply

Overview

Biotechnology has emerged as one of the most prominent branches of science. It caters to the food and beverage industry, the health industry, medical and pharmaceuticals, agriculture, nutrition, environmental conservation etc.

The Biotechnology course at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is designed to equip students with all the tools and techniques, in theory, and practical sessions of modern biology for application in industry and agriculture. The highlight of the course is that, in addition to formal classroom teaching, well-planned lab sessions, and interactive tutorials, exposure to experimental tools used in the biotechnology industry and research is provided through a carefully designed industry-centric curriculum. Students develop problem solving and decision making skills and scientific aptitude through this course. The course is designed in a way that it imparts knowledge about the application of Biotechnology in various industries.

Course Highlights

  • Understand the principles that underlie various reactions and processes in plants, animals, and humans
  • Gain knowledge in advancing areas like bioenergetics and enzymology
  • In-depth understanding of biochemical, molecular biological, and genetic processes
  • Develop an aptitude to carry out research, and analytical and interpretation skills

Program code: 044
Course code : 4401
Course Commencement : Sep 2025

Study Campus

School of Sciences
#34, 1st Cross,
J C Road Bangalore – 560 027
P: +91 80 43430100


Admissions Office

JAIN Knowledge Campus
# 44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bangalore - 5600 69
P : +91 73376 13222
P : +91 76763 86870

Curriculum Structure
  • Basic Mathematics and Biostatistics
  • Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • General Microbiology
  • Learning Labs:
    1. Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology
    2. General Microbiology
  • Molecular Biophysics
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Immunology and Immunotechnology
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Learning Labs:
    1. Biological Chemistry
    2. Immunology, Immunotechnology, and Genetic Engineering
  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Computer Applications and Bioinformatics
  • Elective (any one)
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Enzyme Technology
  • Elementary Methods in Computational Biology
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy
  • Learning Labs:
    1. Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Computer Applications and Bioinformatics
    2. Environmental Biotechnology
    3. Enzyme Technology
    4. Elementary Methods in Computational Biology
    5. Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy
  • Regulatory Requirements in Biotechnology (Bioethics, Biosafety, and IPR)
  • Research Methodology, Clinical Research and Database Management
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Fermented Food Technology
  • Genomics and Proteomics
  • Medical Biotechnology
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Fermented Food Technology
  • Genomics and Proteomics
  • Medical Biotechnology
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Viva-Voce
Career Enhancement Programs

Career enhancement programs are formulated as per current industry standards and reflect on our commitment to build a unique workforce that will meet the challenges of the industry. Evaluation is based on internal assessment, seminars, and reports prepared by the students.

To keep them at the forefront of employability, the career enhancement program prepares students with the necessary soft skills such as communication, presentation, and public speaking skills, personality development, and interview techniques.

Career Outcomes

Holding a Master’s degree in Biotechnology prepares students for lucrative career opportunities such as environment specialists, lab technicians, research associates, quality control managers; they can work in laboratories, food and beverage industry, pharmaceutical or clinical research centers, herbal preparation industries, chemical and bioprocessing units that are engaged in business related to life sciences ranging from equipment to chemicals to pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. The scope of work can range from research, sales, marketing, microbiological labs, breeding, technical support etc.