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Academic Department Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu

Department of Biotechnology

Constituent Department of Alagappa University, Karaikudi

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About Department of Biotechnology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Biotechnology was started in the year 2001. The department offers a two year M. Sc., Degree Course in Biotechnology with specialization in Marine Biotechnology from the Academic year 2002 - 2003. Doctoral programme leading to Ph.D. is also being offered at the department. The department is undertaking research projects of national importance in the field of biotechnology and attracted funds from various agencies such as Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Department of Science and Technology (DST), University Grants Commission (UGC), Dredging Corporation of India (for the Environmental Impact Monitoring of Sethusamudram Ship Channel Project (SSCP)) and Tamil Nadu State Council for Science & Technology (TNSCS&T).

Courses Offered :


=> M.Sc., Biotechnology
=> Ph.D., Biotechnology

Facilities :


The department has separate lab facilities for teaching (M. Sc.,) and research programmes. The research lab is well equipped with the state of the art instruments. The Lecture halls of M. Sc., Students are provided with OHP, LCD & Computers to make presentations more interactive. Besides that the computers in the department are connected under LAN and provided with regular internet connectivity to make students and staff updated with recent innovations.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Campus Location Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> M.Sc.

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Biotechnology

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

=> Ph.D.

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Biotechnology

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Facilities :

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

The department has separate lab facilities for teaching (M. Sc.

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

) and research programmes. The research lab is well equipped with the state of the art instruments. The Lecture halls of M. Sc.

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Students are provided with OHP

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

LCD & Computers to make presentations more interactive. Besides that the computers in the department are connected under LAN and provided with regular internet connectivity to make students and staff updated with recent innovations.

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Biotechnology

Where is the Department of Biotechnology located?

The Department of Biotechnology is an academic teaching department of Alagappa University, Karaikudi, located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Biotechnology are conducted as per Alagappa University, Karaikudi guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Biotechnology?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Alagappa University, Karaikudi.