Department of BioSciences
Constituent Department of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
About Department of BioSciences
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department was established in 1983 as Department of Basic Medical Sciences, as one of the first five Departments of the university; offering M.Sc. Microbiology and B.Sc. MLT. M.Sc. Biochemistry course was later introduced in 1989. The School was renamed as School of Biosciences in 1990. Other M.Sc. programmes like the M.Sc. in Biophysics,M.Sc. in Biotechnology and M.Phil in Biosciences were introduced by 1992.
Sixty two PhDs have been awarded during the last 10 years with 114 publications in both National and International Journals. A good number of students, averaging 60% are getting qualified in the CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/GATE National level tests/fellowship programmes every year. Scholars who have obtained Ph D from the school are being placed regularly in accredited national and international labs and institutions.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
M.Sc
B.Sc
M.Phil
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Common queries about Department of BioSciences
Where is the Department of BioSciences located?
The Department of BioSciences is an academic teaching department of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, located in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of BioSciences are conducted as per Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of BioSciences?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.