Master of Science (MSc) Biotechnology

Two-Year PG Programme

Modern biology, biotech and bioprocesses

The Master of Science in Biotechnology is a two-year postgraduate programme covering molecular biology, genetic engineering, immunology, bioprocess and bioinformatics — preparing students for research, pharma, biotech industry and academia.

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Programme At a Glance

Course Information

The following table summarises the official course details — duration, sanctioned seats, and eligibility — as prescribed for MSc Biotechnology at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh.

Course Name	Duration	Seats	Eligibility
MSc Biotechnology	2 years	40	Bachelor's degree (under the 10+2+3 pattern) in Physical, Biological, Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, Veterinary or Fishery Sciences, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology, Home Science, or Medicine (MBBS) from any University / Institute recognised by Panjab University. The candidate must have obtained 55% marks at the Bachelor degree level.

Curriculum

Core Areas of Study

The programme follows the postgraduate curriculum prescribed by Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Molecular Biology

DNA, RNA, replication and gene expression.

Genetic Engineering

Recombinant DNA and cloning techniques.

Biochemistry

Metabolism, enzymes and bioenergetics.

Immunology

Immune system and immunotechniques.

Microbiology

Bacterial, viral and applied microbiology.

Bioprocess Technology

Fermentation and bioreactor design.

Bioinformatics

Computational biology and sequence analysis.

Research Project

Capstone laboratory dissertation.

Duration

2 years, organised across the standard semesters as per the postgraduate curriculum of Panjab University.

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in a recognised stream of physical / biological / pharmaceutical / agricultural / veterinary / fishery sciences, or in Engineering / Technology, Home Science, or MBBS, with at least 55% at Bachelor level. Full eligibility in the table above.

Career Opportunities

Biotech and pharmaceutical industry, R&D laboratories, clinical research, agricultural and food biotech, IPR and biotech consulting, college and university teaching (after NET/PhD), and PhD studies in biotechnology.