B.Sc. Biotechnology & Genetics
The Dual Major Programme in Biotechnology and Genetics is an interdisciplinary undergraduate programme designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both the applied and theoretical aspects of Life Sciences. It integrates the principles of biotechnology, which focus on the technological applications of biological systems, with genetics, which explores the molecular basis of heredity and variation. This programme blends theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing students to innovate and contribute to research and industry sectors addressing global challenges.
The B.Sc. is a three-year degree programme. However, as per the provisions of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020), a student may continue into the fourth year and earn a B.Sc. Honours degree.
Eligibility
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA and have studied Biology as one of the subjects are eligible.
Programme Matrix - 2026-2027 Batch
Programme Curriculum
Semester I
- DSC Cell Biology
- DSC Cell Biology Practical
- DSC Principles of Genetics
- DSC Principles of Genetics Practical
- SEC Skill Enhancement Course
Semester II
- DSC Microbiology and Microbial Techniques
- DSC Microbiology and Microbial Techniques Practical
- DSC Cell Structure and Dynamics
- DSC Cell Structure and Dynamics Practical
- SEC Skill Enhancement Course
- MDC Multidisciplinary Course
Semester III
- DSC Biomolecules
- DSC Biomolecules Practical
- DSC Molecular Biology
- DSC Molecular Biology Practical
- DSC Cytogenetics
- DSC Cytogenetics Practical
- DSC Molecular Genetics
- DSC Molecular Genetics Practical
- SEC Skill Enhancement Course
- MDC Multidisciplinary Course
Semester IV
- DSC Genetic Engineering
- DSC Genetic Engineering Practical
- DSC Developmental Genetics
- DSC Developmental Genetics Practical
- SEC Skill Enhancement Course
- MDC Multidisciplinary Course
- DSC-CC Certificate course
Semester V
- DSC Medical Biotechnology and Diagnostics
- DSC Medical Biotechnology and Diagnostics Practical
- DSC Bioentrepreneurship and IPR
- DSC Evolutionary and Population Genetics
- DSC Evolutionary and Population Genetics Practical
- DSC Microbial Genetics
- DSC-RM Research Methodology
- Internship
Semester VI
- DSC Immunology
- DSC Immunology Practical
- DSC Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology
- DSC Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology Practical
- DSC Human Genetics and Genetic Counselling
- DSC Human Genetics and Genetic Counselling Practical
- DSC Applied Genetics
- DSC Applied Genetics practical
- Project
Semester VII
- Any One Major to be Opted. BT or GE
- DSC Plant Biotechnology
- DSC Plant Biotechnology Practical
- DSC Clinical Research
- DSC Animal Biotechnology
- DSC Animal Biotechnology Practical
- DSC Tissue Engineering
- DSC Immunogenetics
- DSC Immunogenetics Practical
- DSC Neurogenetics
- DSC Genetic Toxicology
- DSC Genetic Toxicology Practical
- DSC Forensic Genetics
- Project - Literature Review
Semester VIII
- Any One Major to be Opted. BT or GE
- DSC Enzymology
- DSC Enzymology Practical
- DSC Marine Biotechnology
- DSC Marine Biotechnology Practical
- DSC Reproductive Genetics
- DSC Reproductive Genetics Practical
- DSC Genomics and proteomics
- DSC Genomics and proteomics practical
- Project or corresponding courses
Additional Courses – Biotechnology
Semester I: Food Science and Technology
Semester II: Food & Dairy Biotechnology Techniques
Semester III: Nanobiotechnology
Semester IV: Basics of Bioinformatics
Additional Courses – Botany
Semester III: Model Systems in Genetics
Semester IV: Techniques in Cytogenetics
Semester II: Behavioural Genetics
Semester III: Human Genetic Disorders
Semester IV: Genetic Diagnostics and Genetic Counselling