Courses Offered

The Department offers 2 years postgraduate programs in M.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Microbiology. M.Sc. Biotechnology programme help to solve real world problems with advanced practical knowledge underpinning modern biotechnology and molecular genetics technologies. The aim of this programme is to train you in a broad range of topics including Genomics and Proteomics, Fermentation Technology and Bioprocess Engineering, Animal Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Environmental and Agriculture Microbiology, Medical Microbiology and Food and Dairy Microbiology. Uniqueness of these programmes at DBM is its extensive practical knowledge which is inculcated to the students which enables them to start their career in the field of research or industry.

M. Sc. Biotechnology
About the Programme
M.Sc. in Biotechnology is two years postgraduate programme focuses on imparting the advanced knowledge of biology along with the application. Equipped with the excellent laboratories and research facilities, CSRD, People’s University has popularity in central India as one of the best biotechnology center. The programme covers a broad spectrum of subject like advanced cellbiology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetic engineering, fermentation technology. Besides providing students with the necessary knowledge, the programme fosters problem-solving and critical thinking skills that prepare students to take on various challenges that exist. The programme equips the students to undertake further studies involving research and teaching or excel in private or public industrial jobs or become biotech entrepreneurs. The curriculum includes communication skill, journal club, research methodology, project proposal presentation apart from the various knowledge and techniques nurtured to the students through the theoretical and practical classes. They are imparted in a research project in the fourth semester which will be presented by the students at the end of the semester. This makes the candidate to be successful professional to face and accept the worldly challenges that come in his/her way.

Programme Core Courses

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

MSC-208

Advanced Cell biology

MSC-301

Genomics and Proteomics

MSC- 317

Fermentation Technology and Bioprocess Engineering                                     

MSC-303

Animal Biotechnology

MSC-304

Plant Biotechnology

Elective  course

MSC – 401

Intellectual Property Rights, Biosafety and Bioethics

MSC – 402

Clinical and Translational Research

Infrastructure

S.NO.

NAME OF LABORATORY / FACILITY

LOCATION

1

Molecular biotechnology Laboratory

CSRD

2

Stem cell Technology Laboratory

CSRD

3

Biochemical Research Laboratory

CSRD

4

Human genetics Laboratory

CSRD

5

Immunology Laboratory

CSRD

8

Central Instrumentation Laboratory

CSRD

10

Animal House

CSRD

11

Teaching  Hospital

PCMS&RC

Scope of employment
India is among the top 12 biotechnology destinations in the world and the third-largest in Asia-Pacific. The industry was valued at US$ 63 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach US$ 150 billion by 2025 with a CAGR of 16.4%. By 2025, the contribution of the Indian biotechnology industry in the global biotechnology market is expected to grow to 19% from 3% in 2017 (Source: IBEF). The M.Sc., Biotechnology graduates can avail job opportunities in a wide spectrum of sectors like Biopharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Quality control, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, and other R&D jobs. Also, they can plan entrepreneurial ventures: develop biotech products, start Contract Research Organizations.
Curriculum
Scheme of the programme


M.Sc. Microbiology
About the Programme

M.Sc. Microbiology is a more focused programme which is deeply inclined to the applied aspects of microbiology along with the basics. The curriculums of the programme provide a holistic development of the students to face the industry, hospitals and the real life situations through life skills and communication courses. The programme covers a broad spectrum of subject like advanced microbiology physiology, biochemistry, genetic engineering, medical microbiology, food and fermentation technology. Besides providing students with the necessary knowledge, the programme fosters problem-solving and critical thinking skills that prepare students to take on various challenges that exist. The programme equips the students to undertake further studies involving research and teaching or excel in private or public industrial jobs or become biotech entrepreneurs. The curriculum includes communication skill, journal club, research methodology, project proposal presentation apart from the various knowledge and techniques nurtured to the students through the theoretical and practical classes. They are imparted in a research project in the fourth semester which will be presented by the students at the end of the semester. This makes the candidate to be successful professional to face and accept the worldly challenges that come in his/her way.

Programme Core Courses

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

MSC- 211 Microbial Physiology
MSC- 311 Environmental and Agriculture Microbiology
MSC-  312 Medical Microbiology
MSC-  313 Food and Dairy Microbiology
MSC- 317 Fermentation Technology and Bioprocess Engineering                                     
   Elective  course
MSC – 401 Intellectual Property Rights, Biosafety and Bioethics
MSC – 402 Clinical and Translational Research

Scope of employment

The scope in Microbiology is immense, due to the involvement of microbiology in various fields like medicine, pharmaceuticals, dairy products, clinical analysis, and agriculture. After completion of this programme students gets placed as

  • Academic Researcher
  • Research Scientist in R&D
  • Quality assurance and Quality control technologists
  • Clinical research associate
  • Clinical data analyst
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientists
  • Food Scientists and Technologists
  • Scientific laboratory technician
  • Medical technologists
  • Cosmetic Scientists and Technologists
  • Marketing/business executive
  • Scientific Writers
  • Technical Support Specialists

Curriculum

Scheme of the programme


Why this programme at People’s University, Bhopal.

  • Gain a sound understanding of the nature of business based on bioscience knowledge and research, their opportunities for innovation and regulatory requirement constraints, intellectual property and ethical issues.
  • Extensive laboratory-based teaching covering a wide range of practical skills in molecular biology and  microbiology.
  • Learn to assess current literature, be encouraged to form opinions based on scientific merit, and implement these ideas in future research planning.
  • Taught by experts in the field of Biotechnology and microbiology who run active, research projects here at People’s University.
  • Network within the industry through site visits and guest lecturers.
  • Receive hands-on experience of diverse research skills with a strong laboratory component making up the programme throughout the year.
  • Get valuable training through our flexible, independent, research project for students wishing to proceed to a Ph.D. or into an industrial career.

Career prospects
Enjoy excellent career opportunities in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industrial sectors.
Many of our students follow a career path in:

  • Biomedical science
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental management and agricultural sciences
  • Food technology
  • Pharmaceuticals

Other opportunities for biotechnologists also exist within:

  • Conservation
  • Forensic investigation
  • Government positions
  • Independent labs
  • Medical research
  • Scientific expert in media 
  • Teaching

Some job titles include:

  • analytical development technologist
  • fermentation technologist
  • research and development scientist

Others have also progressed on to study PhDs across Europe in fields such as:

  • biomedical engineering
  • biophysics
  • biotechnology
  • molecular and cellular biology
  • plant molecular biology

Note: Scholarships are provided as per the university norms.

M.Sc. programme: 
Entry requirements
B.Sc. in any branch of Biological Science, Life Science with minimum aggregate 45% marks
How to apply
To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way. Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.
Documents
As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

  • A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
  • A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
  • A copy (or copies) of your transfer certificate.

Guidance notes for using the online application
These notes are intended to help you complete the online application form accurately; they are also available within the help section of the online application form. 

  • Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
  • Contact Details: Correspondence address. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this address including the offer letter(s). If your address changes, please contact us as soon as possible.
  • Choice of course: Please select carefully the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application.
  • Proposed date of entry: Please state your preferred start date including the month and the year. Taught masters degrees tend to begin in September. Research degrees may start in any month.
  • Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript.