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Overview

The Departments of Biotechnology is offering Undergraduate program (B. Sc Biotechnology) from 2017 onwards and Post graduate program (M. Sc Biotechnology) from 2021 onwards. The Department of Biotechnology has been upgraded to Research Department in 2023 for offering Doctorate degree in Biotechnology (Ph.D – Full Time/ Part Time). The Department of Biotechnology is well established with the state-of-art laboratory facilities, excellent teaching & learning infrastructure, research & innovation ecosystem intended to create a job oriented professional training, entrepreneurship aptitude and impart research skills to the prospective students and attain a successful outcome based higher education in the field of life sciences.

Vision

The vision of our Department of Biotechnology is to be a center of excellence in Biotechnology education, research, and innovation, fostering scientific knowledge and technological advancements for societal and industrial benefit.

Mission

The mission of our Department of Biotechnology is to bridge the gap between academia and industry through quality education, cutting-edge research, and entrepreneurship; to nurture innovation and transform ideas into patentable products; and to empower students with skills and opportunities for successful careers in the Biotechnology sector.

Courses Offered

Course Duration Eligibility Commencement
B.Sc. Biotech 3 years A candidate who has passed higher secondary examination in any one of the Biological sciences (Botany, Zoology, Biology, Biochemistry]. (Academic/Vocational stream - Agri, Home Science, Poultry) under higher secondary board of examination, Tamil Nadu or as per norms set by the Government of Tamil Nadu or examination accepted as Equivalent there to by the Syndicate. June
M.Sc. Biotech 2 years A candidate who has passed a Bachelor degree in Science with Biotechnology / Botany / Zoology / Biology / Microbiology / Microbial Gene technology / Bioinstrumentation / Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Agriculture / Marine Biology / Home Science Farm Science / Nutrition and Dietetics / Integrated Biology / Plant Science / Animal Science / Fisheries Science / Aquaculture / Mathematics with Physics, Chemistry as Ancillary / Medical Lab Technology / MBBS / BDS / B. Pharm / BSMS of this University or any of the above degree of any other University accepted by syndicates as equivalent thereto, subject to such conditions as may prescribed therefore shall be permitted to appear and qualify for the M: Sc., Biotechnology Degree Examination of this University after a course of study of two academic years. July
Ph.D. (Full Time / Part Time) Eligibility may be provided as per University norms. Jul / Dec