Department of Biotechnology
July 30, 2023 2023-12-31 18:23Department of Biotechnology
Established in 2012, as the Department of Lifesciences is now rechristened as the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) offers two programmes, a 5-year-integrated MSc and PhD for aspirants of Biotechnology. DBT is supported by a team of faculty members who commit themselves to the highest standards both in academics and research. It represents one of the most vibrant and visible departments in terms of competition for admission among its aspirants, and the department boasts of its stuffy mural research grants, faculty ratio, internationally-trained faculty members with vast teaching experience, high-impact publications, and extra-mural research grants the faculty generate from various national and international funding agencies and also in terms of cutting-edge infra-structure facilities standing as a testimony to its success story as a department.
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Vision
The vision of DBT is ‘to enlighten the potential of biotechnology to achieve newer heights in multi-disciplinary education, research and entrepreneurship, and instill human values and welfare via promoting innovations in biotechnology for nation-building’. The aim of DBT is ‘to provide a platform for the various interdisciplinary/ research oriented/advanced higher education in Biotechnology for translating the standards of personal and societal living’. The department was established with a mission of ‘ascertaining and broadcasting knowledge in Biotechnology through research and creative analysis, innovative teaching and learning and also to address problems affecting human health and world challenging environmental issues’.
Mission
- To provide an academic environment that emphasizes creativity and critical thinking
- To promote education, research and creative analysis among the students in various
aspects of life sciences - To adapt innovative teaching and learning for better understanding
Programmes Offered
Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology
The Biotechnology landscape today is marked by complexity and change, thinning new drug discovery, patents, generics and competitiveness. In today’s fast developing technology growing industrialization and modernization, Biotechnology holds a prominent place as few professions do. Biotechnology will continue to remain one of the prospective professions. Biotechnology student require special kind of interest and aptitude to be successful. Commercial potential of Biotechnology is immense, since the scope of its activities covers the entire spectrum of human life and it draws on the capabilities and resources of the entire biological world and even beyond. Biotechnology is an important thrust area in Science and Technology. Five-year integrated program in Biotechnology at CUTN is an Interdisciplinary Science that relies on Biology. Students will successfully learn fundamentals of Biology, and other subjects such as Mathematics, and Chemistry during the first year. From second year onwards, frontier areas such as Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Genetic Engineering, Bioinformatics, etc. will be introduced. At their final semester, students will be given a project by that they can have collaboration with both industry and reputed institutes across India. Manned by a pool of skilled professors, students will be trained on how to design experiments, data analysis and writing a manuscript. Their project work will be published in reputed journals in the field, by that they can avail international research opportunities at ease. Students will be motivated and guided for higher studies. They will also be informed about the competitive exams in their field of study. At the end when a Biotechnology student winds up the degree, the student’s capabilities and experience will span across in all verticals. The main objective of the course is to train the students in theory as well as hands on experience in state-of-art techniques in Biotechnology so at the end they will be invincible in this fast developing competitive global scenario.
Eligibility Criteria:
A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 60% marks (Biology, Physics & Chemistry) for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
Duration of the programme: Five Years
Mode of Selection: CUET Score
Sanctioned Strength: 21
Curriculum:
Seat Matrix for Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology - Syllabus w.e.f. 2023
- Syllabus w.e.f. 2018-2023
- OBE Syllabus
DBT Supported M.Sc. Programme in Biotechnology
Duration of the programme: Two Years
Sanctioned Strength: 21
Curriculum:
- Seat Matrix for M.Sc. Biotechnology – DBT Support Category
- Seat Matrix for M.Sc. Biotechnology
- Syllabus w.e.f. 2023
Ph.D. in Biotechnology
The department aims to attract the most promising and outstanding students to enrol for PhD programme. The department offers challenging competitive and comprehensive PhD program for our students with an intension of making them to be leaders of the Biotechnology research at a global level. We aim at giving educational and career guidance to our PhD students. The department is looking forward to hear from highly motivated students who have zeal to do their research at CUTN. The PhD program at the department has started successfully in November 2014.
Eligibility Criteria and Guidelines:
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years duration) with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD candidates] in Life Sciences/ Zoology/ Animal Sciences/ Biomedical Sciences/ Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Botany/ Plant Sciences, preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree of three years duration from a recognized University/Institute.
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- Smart Classrooms
- Department Library
- Laboratory
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| Name of the staff | Designation | Telephone /Ext. No. | |
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| Mr. K. Nehru | Laboratory Assistant | biotechlabasst@cutn.ac.in | |
| Ms. J. Latha | Laboratory Attendant | lslabatt2@cutn.ac.in |
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Head of the Department
Department of Biotechnology
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur – 610 005
Phone : +91-4366-277230
Email : hodbiotechnology@cutn.ac.in
