Ready for Tomorrow
MSc-Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary course, which encompasses fields of bioengineering and bio-science in healthcare, as well as other fields that need bio products. With this course you will be equipped with the right knowledge to get trained and ride the new wave of technological innovations of tomorrow.
 
Lucrative Career Opportunities
Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary field, which encompasses bioengineering and bioscience in healthcare, as well as other fields that need bio products. The field involves technological, scientific and communication studies with an augmented scope in terms of experience and career growth for individuals.
 
Explore, Grow and Lead
Highly innovative emerging area of study, the sector has strong growth potential, and is contributing significantly in both national and global economies.
 
Discover Varied Opportunities
Biotechnology finds application in a variety of fields that include drug and pharmaceutical industries, research laboratories, cancer research institutes, waste management, environment control and food processing.
The School of Science at NUV focuses on disciplinary and a wide range of interdisciplinary courses to broaden students’ perspectives and knowledge in science. The high-quality courses are conducted by qualified teachers, along with guest from the industry, subject experts and independent researchers. The school also collaborates with the industry for research and development on real life projects, making students industry ready.
A robust placement assistance program is in place at NUV that bridges the gap between the student’s aspirations and industry expectations. Some of the leading companies in pharmaceuticals and clinical research employ students from School of Science at NUV.
NUV has been recognized as a Postgraduate Capacity Building Cell by the Gujarat Government. As part of this cell, we undertake rigorous year-round training & orientation programs including capacity building lectures, guest lectures, weekly progress-assessing tests, aptitude tests, mentoring sessions, group discussions and develop a collection of resources towards creation of competitive manpower.
Promotion of the Indian Biotechnology sector is high on the policy agenda of the Government of India. Biotechnology has also been recognized as one of the key priority sectors under the ‘Make in India’, ‘Skill India’ and ‘Startup India’ initiatives, as it is one of the sectors expected to contribute towards enterprise creation, innovation and economic growth.
As a rapidly emerging field, Biotechnology brings to the forefront awe-inspiring discoveries and life-saving innovations - but to realize its full potential, the industry needs equally innovative professionals. Drawing on this notion, we’ve designed the MSc in Biotechnology, for students to learn through structured inputs outlined according to the proposed curriculum framework by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) that will enrich students’ knowledge and make them industry-ready.
The program is also designed with an objective to widen students' knowledge as well as prepare graduates with a holistic education approach that includes communication skills, ability to effectively coordinate and contribute as a member of multidisciplinary teams, to appreciate and respect diversity of opinion, and be considerate towards global, societal, environmental and ethical issues.
MSC-BT @ NUV Advantage
Biomedical and Life Sciences division is recognized by Gujarat State Biotechnological Mission (GSBTM, DST) as a Postgraduate Center for Capacity Building for the south Gujarat region
Emphasis on Industry-Academia partnership for better understanding of Scientific education and application
Interdisciplinary approach for holistic learning
Hands-on-training
Continuous evaluation and closed loop feedback system enhancing self-motivation, transparency and learning
Pedagogy
Well-structured classroom sessions, and close personal interaction with faculty
Regular workshops, talks and interactive sessions with industry experts
Experiential learning through hands-on work in state-of-the-art well equipped laboratories
Participation in real-life project to receive practical education
Programed self-learning and group learning
Internship & Research Project
Each student undergoes a credit-based, on-job internship:
1 Four weeks at the end of 1st year
Each student undergoes two credit-based, on-job internships:
1 Four weeks at the end of 1st year
Also, an integral part of the degree program is a semester long dissertation research in the 4th semester under the guidance of a domain expert.
Both summer internship and research project provide an opportunity to the students to build a healthy and positive relationship with the corporate world and pave the way for future placement.
Both summer internship and research project provide an opportunity to the students to build a healthy and positive relationship with the corporate world and pave the way for future placement.
Industry Connect
Regular live projects, guest lectures, industrial visits and internships expose students to current market and industry functions and needs. This enables students to identify areas of interest, explore possibilities and learn from the industry experts in real-business scenarios.
The NUV Industry Connect provides our graduates a double advantage – firstly they are more employable and as they have industry experience, they perform better in their first job and therefore, tend to grow faster.
Placements
Our placement process is designed to make recruitment at NUV easy and flexible to optimize students’ success. During the placements process, which begins well in advance, students are recruited for permanent, full-time positions with various firms. The final placement process is conducted after the course completion.
To know more on our Training & Placements process click here
Our placement process is designed to make recruitment at NUV easy and flexible to optimize students’ success. During the placements process, which begins well in advance, students are recruited for permanent, full-time positions with various firms. The final placement process is conducted after the course completion.
To know more on our Training & Placements process click here
Program Details
4 Semesters   |   94 credits   |  Class size 25
Admission Process
Important
Dates
Last date for submitting Application Form - 15th July 2020
Round 1
3rd July, 2020
Round 2
16th July, 2020
Duration
Full-time | Two-year | Postgraduate Degree Program
Eligibility
Candidates who have completed their BSc degree from any reputed college or university in any of the following subjects with minimum 50% aggregate marks: Botany, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Science, Microbiology and Zoology and Biological Sciences
The merit list will be based on the aggregate marks obtained in major and minor subjects as in the three-year program.
Admission
Process
Eligible candidates shall be called based on merit followed by interview with the experts.
Hostel
Limited accommodation facilities available for outstation students
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The world you will encounter when you graduate three or four years from now, will not look anything like what it was when the textbooks were written. To ensure our students excel in a world that is changing at a never before rate, we at Navrachana University have developed a holistic curriculum wherein the emphasis is not just on gathering knowledge but on 'informed application in the real world'.
Our students are exposed and taught to deal with constantly unfolding unknowns. The goal is to train their mind to be alert, analyze and adapt at an accelerated pace, and swing into action early so that they can lead the change. If you are looking to invest in education that will go beyond your first job and give you a lifelong competitive edge, Navrachana University is where your search ends.
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