Course: B.Sc. (MBC)
In this course, the student is going to learn, Microbiology, Biotechnology and Chemistry for three academic years.
What Students study?
Acquire Knowledge in theory and Practicals of Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Chemistry. Understand the concepts, techniques of microbial biotechnology, immunology, medical microbiology, r DNA Technology, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
After the completion of this course, students can go for higher education like M.Sc. Biotechnology through GAT-B examination (Graduate Aptitude Test- Biotechnology), sponsored by DBT, Master’s degree- Microbiology/Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ any branch of Life sciences, JAM (Joint Admission test for Masters) to pursue Integrated PhD at IISc, IIT’s, TIFR, NCBS & IISER’s.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
In the final year the students have a lot of opportunities to start their careers as an Employee in either national or international companies. Gain Job opportunities in various Pharma and Biotech industries and Clinical laboratories, Food technology Environmental protection agencies, chemical industries to work as Technical Assistant, Diagnostic Specialist, Research Assistant etc.
ON-JOB-TRAINING/SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Genomic training, provided by IGIB (Institute of genomic and integrated biology), Delhi from May- June/ June – Jul. http://indiabioscience.org
Animal cell culture summer training may 1 month program. http://www.icsccb.org
CSIR – CCMB summer training programmes in Microbiology, fermentation Biotechnology, Quality control in May-June. Stp-ccmb@ccmb.res.in
SUMMER RESEARCH PROJECT
Molecular docking Research programme, Drug formulation programme, Fermentation technology programme provided by CSIR in the months of May and June. http://www.csir.res.in
Basic research programme provided by TIFR (tata institute of fundamental research) in January every year. http://www.tifr.res.in
SKILL ATTAINED
Develop familiarity in current techniques of life sciences and have the ability to critically analyse, apply and establish a research process in specific areas
Ability to manipulate precise and intricate ideas, Time management, Team work, Critical thinking, Problem solving, and Analytical thinking.