Department of Biotechnology
Constituent Department of Manipur University, Imphal
About Department of Biotechnology
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Biotechnology Department
The Department of Biotechnology was establish to give a new impetus to the development of Modern Biology and Biotechnology in Manipur, in view of the need for modern biological technology of the state.
The emergence of Biotechnology is fast becoming an integral part of modern biological science. Biotechnology, being the technological applications that use biological system for our specific benefits, has tremendous potential to address problems related to agriculture, food science, environment and health care. In 2006, The Ministry of Human Resource Development approved for the establishment of the Department of Biotechnology in the Manipur University.
The First Session of 5-Year Integrated M Sc Biotechnology Programme stated in 2009.
Research Area:
Currently the Department focuses research works on cancer metastasis, roles in tumour cells-host cells interaction in cancer progression, genomic analysis of viral RNA/DNA and DNA profiling & cell culture of Medicinal and aromatic plants, In near future our research focus will be extended to microbial biotechnology and stem cell as well. The department has well established Plant Tissue Culture, Animal Tissue Culture, Microbiology and Molecular Biology laboratories.
Biotechnology Department
Manipur University, Imphal
Imphal, Manipur
India
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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 Manipur University, Imphal, located in Imphal, Manipur, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Biotechnology are conducted as per Manipur University, Imphal 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 Manipur University, Imphal.