Banaras Hindu University Biotechnology
M.Sc (Biotechnology) programme at BHU runs on a semester system consisting of four semesters. The School offers courses in Cell Biology & Virology, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Animal Cell Culture, Plant Tissue Culture, Computer Applications, tistics, Bioinformatics & Biostaenetic Engineering, Immunology, Enzymology and Enzyme Technology, Bioprocess Engineering and Technology and Environmental Biotechnology. A research project forms an integral part of the M.Sc. (IVth Semester) curriculum.
Course offered
MSc Biotechnology
Course Duration
2 Years
Seats
16 seats
Eligibility
The student must be passed in the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) or its Equal with at least good academic record.
Admission Procedure
The admission is based on the Admissions are through the Combined Entrance Examination.
Syllabus
(MSc) Biotechnology – 1st Semester
Core Courses
1 Microbiology
2 Genetics and Molecular Biology
3 Biochemistry & Biophysics
Minor Elective
4 Cell Biology & Virology
Practicals
5 Based on Course No. 1& 4
6 Based on Course No. 2 & 3
(MSc) Biotechnology – 2nd Semester
Core Courses
7 Biology of the Immune System
8 Enzymology & Enzyme Technology
9 Genetic Engineering
10 Environmental Biotechnology
Practicals
11 Based on Course No. 7 & 8
12 Based on Course No. 9 & 10
Minor Elective
13 Term Paper and Seminar
(MSc) Biotechnology – 3rd Semester
Core Courses
14 Animal Cell Culture
15 Plant Biotechnologies
16 Bioprocess Engineering & Technology
Minor Elective
17 Computer applications, Bio-Informatics & Biostatistics
Practicals
18 Based on Course No. 14 & 15
19 Based on Course No. 16 & 17
Minor Elective
20 Term Paper and Seminar
(MSc) Biotechnology – 4th Semester
21 Course based on Research project and it’s Seminar in the area of Animal,
Plant and Microbial Biotechnology
Contact Details
Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
India
Pin Code: 221005
Telephone: +91-542-2369401 / 2369410, 2368938, 2368558
Fax: +91-542-2368174 / 2369951
Website / bhu.ac.in
Email: vc_bhu@sify.com / registrar@bhu.ac.in
September 8th, 2010 at 3:14 am
please,give me information about genetic engg. courses and how to apply? about fees detail..
September 15th, 2010 at 6:47 am
sir,i have passed Bsc,BOTANY hons,69% nd want to get admission in biotechnology.plz tell how to prepare for it,i am a selfstudy student so plz guide me