Department of Biotechnology
Constituent Department of Fakir Mohan University, Balasore
About Department of Biotechnology
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India recognized the School of Biotechnology in 2007 as the centre for DBT-BTIS-net Bioinformatics Centre (BIF) for Structural and Computational Biology work. Under this program, the Centre imparts training to students, researchers and teachers on various aspects of Bioinformatics.
Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India sanctioned funds for infrastructural development under “FIST-2008 program”.
Research is a core component of the academic curriculum starting with M. Sc. Course itself. A wide range of research activities that addresses important biological, biomedical and biotechnological problems are being conducted. The scientific success of our department rests on its interdisciplinary research environment through close interaction of specialists from different fields. Funding for research activities are through various Govt. agencies (DST, DBT, UGC, INSA etc.) and through International Scientific Collaborations.
Department is enrolling the students for Ph.D degree work and Post Ph.D research works under the guidance of the faculties.
M. Sc. and M.Tech. Students are admitted from any discipline of Biological, Natural, Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary sciences.
The Department conducts various Seminars, Conferences and Refresher courses etc. regularly.
The personal advisory system is implemented for a close interaction between the students and teachers for overcoming the difficulties and deficiencies of the students.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
Ph.D
M.Tech
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Common queries about Department of Biotechnology
Where is the Department of Biotechnology located?
The Department of Biotechnology is an academic teaching department of Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, located in Balasore, Odisha, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Biotechnology are conducted as per Fakir Mohan University, Balasore 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 Fakir Mohan University, Balasore.