Course Information & Syllabus
M.Phil Biotechnology
( Eligibility:candidate who have qualified for post graduate degree of Life science of this university or any other university recognized by the syndicate as equivalent shall be eligible to register for the degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in their respective subjects .Candidates who have qualified for their post graduate degree on or after 1st January 1991 shall be required to have a minimum of 55% of marks in their respective post graduate degree to become eligible to register M.Phil.)
Duration:
Full Time: One year
Part Time: Two years
The department of Biotechnology was established in the year 1999 - 2000 affiliated to the Periyar University, Salem. The Department offers a three year B.Sc., Degree course, two year M.Sc., Degree course in Biotechnology. The Research programme was started in the year 2009 - 2010. The department imparts quality education with hands on experience to fit into the biotech industries. The importance of biotechnology has been realized in the last few years by many industries. The need of trained manpower in this area is on increase, we cater the needs of the industries. Eminent scientists from various premier educational / research institutes help the students with their expert guidance. Apart from this, the students are taught about recent advancements in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics through internet facility and guest lectures regularly. The ultimate idea of our department is to encourage the students to come up with their innovative ideas to utilize our fully equipped laboratory for the betterment of the society through biotechnological ideas.
Laboratory Facilities
Molecular and Genetic Engineering laboratory
Plant Biotechnology laboratory
Microbiology laboratory
Immunology laboratory
Animal Tissue culture laboratory
Department Achievements
Through the association of the department Bio gems many seminars, symposium and workshop has been arranged for the benefits of the students and staff.
The faculty members participated as resource person in various workshops and seminars.
Students participated in International and National level seminar.
Students are permitted to attend various in-plants training in reputed industries to explore their knowledge.
Department organized state level and National level Seminars, Symposium and work shop.
Industrial visit are arranged for the students to give them practical exposure, which is a part of their curriculum.
The department is committed and indulged with the prime goal achieving placement-oriented education with recent trends coupled with discipline and human values.
The department is producing so many rank holders of Periyar University every year.
The department is tie-up with the institutions such as Institute of Vector Control board, Growmore Biotech Pvt Ltd, Central sericulture board –Hosur, ACME Progen Salem and Saibioscience Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore.
The students of the department have represented state and university level in many sports events.
The students are placed in leading multinational companies across the globe like Biocon , Reddy’s Laboratory and Ranbaxy.