B.Sc., Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics (BBG)

B.Sc. Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics is a 3-year undergraduate program (6 semesters). It is planned a three major disciplines and provides updated knowledge of all three subjects to the students.

Eligibility
Pass in PUC/ 10+2/ Pre- University/ equivalent course in science stream.
Should have compulsorily studied Biology.
The admission will be made on a merit basis, taking into consideration the aggregate marks obtained in the following three subjects:
1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Biology

Programme overview
Biotechnology harnesses the power and prowess of the living world to address issues and offer solutions in research, healthcare, agriculture, and the environment. It is a multi-disciplinary science involving various subjects where living organisms or their derivatives are modified and put into effective use in catering to humanity's welfare. Applications of Biotechnology have been found in several sectors including Agriculture, Food Science and Medicine. The course introduces the students to the detailed study of Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Genetic Engineering, Environmental Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Immunology, Industrial Biotechnology and Plant Biotechnology.

Biochemistry deals with understanding living organisms from a chemical perspective. The profound impact of Biochemistry on health & medicine, agriculture, pharmaceutical and food science and many other fields is increasing rapidly. With the advent of lifestyle disorders and tumour diseases, chemical markers have been the most sought after parameters for diagnosis and clinical care, and the relevance of Biochemistry to society has become more apparent. This course covers all the fundamental and emerging aspects of Biochemistry by providing detailed insights into different branches of chemistry like organic, inorganic and physical chemistry and their applications in understanding life.

Genetics covers the study of genes, gene variations and heredity. It encompasses human & animal genetics as well as plant genetics. It enables the student to understand genetic conservation, gene bank management, in vitro conservation, in situ conservation, crop genetic modification, animal breeding etc. A sound knowledge of genetics is essential for an understanding of all other fields of biology particularly cytology, embryology, molecular biology, physiology, etc. The course is structured in such a way that the students get a chance to explore the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject in depth.