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Academic Department Salem, Tamil Nadu University Estd. 1997

Department of Biotechnology

Constituent Department of Periyar University, Salem

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About Department of Biotechnology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Biotechnology established in 2008, has been offering high quality PG and research programmes so as to produce world class biotechnologists who can address the challenges and needs of the country and the world at large. It aims to become a leading centre of education, research and entrepreneurship in biotechnology, guided by sound scientific and ethical principles.

Courses Offered :


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

Activities :


=> National Science Day Celebration-Seminar, Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, 28th February, 2009.
=> State level “Scientific Tamil Exhibition”, Organized by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (Chennai) & Periyar University, Salem, 26th& 27thOctober, 2009.
=> National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Biotechnological Approaches for Infectious Diseases Management” (BAID-2010), Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, 29thNovember, 2010.
=> National Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights Awareness Campaign”(IPRAC-2011), Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, 04th February, 2011.
=> National Seminar on “Biotechnological Insights in Disease Management” (NSBIDM- 2012), Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, 8th & 9thFebruary, 2012.
=> National Seminar on “Genomics and Genetic Engineering Strategies for Crop Improvement” (GGES – 2012),Department of Biotechnology,Periyar University, Salem, 27th & 28thFebruary, 2012.
=> National Seminar on “New Horizons in Biotechnology & Bionanomedicines” (NHBB-2012), Department of Biotechnology Periyar University, Salem, 24thSeptember, 2012.
=> National Seminar on “Biotechnological Intervention in Plant and Microbial Interaction for Crop Sustainability” (BPMCS 2013),Department of Biotechnology Periyar University, Salem, 30th & 31stJanuary, 2013.
=> National Seminar on “Current Trends in Biology and Biotechnology” (CTBBN – 2013), Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, 11thMarch, 2013.
=> National Symposium on “Herbs: A Natural Wonder for Disease and Pest Control” (HERBS – 2013), Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, 20thAugust, 2013.
=> International Seminar on “Nanobiotechnology in Cancer Research” (NCR-2014), Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, 21st July, 2014.

Facility :


=> Imported Thermal Cyclers (PCR)
=> Imported Gel Documentation System
=> Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Air Flow chambers
=> UV Trans-illuminator
=> UV-Visible double beam Spectrophotometer
=> Electrophoresis units with power pack (for DNA & Protein analysis)
=> High Precision Weighing Balance

Department of Biotechnology
Periyar University
Periyar Palkalai Nagar
Salem – 636011
Tamil Nadu
India

Contact No : 0427-2345766 (Ext.No: 225 , 226)

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Periyar University, Salem
Campus Location Salem, Tamil Nadu

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> M.Sc Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> M.Phil Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> Ph.D Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Activities :

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> National Science Day Celebration

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Seminar

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Department of Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

28th February

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2009.

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> State level “Scientific Tamil Exhibition”

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Organized by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (Chennai) & Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

26th& 27thOctober

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2009.

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Biotechnological Approaches for Infectious Diseases Management” (BAID

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2010)

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Department of Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

29thNovember

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2010.

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> National Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights Awareness Campaign”(IPRAC

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2011)

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Department of Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

04th February

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2011.

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> National Seminar on “Biotechnological Insights in Disease Management” (NSBIDM

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2012)

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Department of Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

8th & 9thFebruary

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2012.

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> National Seminar on “Genomics and Genetic Engineering Strategies for Crop Improvement” (GGES – 2012)

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Department of Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

27th & 28thFebruary

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2012.

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> National Seminar on “New Horizons in Biotechnology & Bionanomedicines” (NHBB

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2012)

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Department of Biotechnology Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

24thSeptember

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2012.

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> National Seminar on “Biotechnological Intervention in Plant and Microbial Interaction for Crop Sustainability” (BPMCS 2013)

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Department of Biotechnology Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

30th & 31stJanuary

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2013.

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> National Seminar on “Current Trends in Biology and Biotechnology” (CTBBN – 2013)

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Department of Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

11thMarch

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2013.

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> National Symposium on “Herbs: A Natural Wonder for Disease and Pest Control” (HERBS – 2013)

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Department of Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

20thAugust

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2013.

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> International Seminar on “Nanobiotechnology in Cancer Research” (NCR

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2014)

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Department of Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

21st July

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

2014.

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Facility :

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> Imported Thermal Cyclers (PCR)

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> Imported Gel Documentation System

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Air Flow chambers

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> UV Trans

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

illuminator

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> UV

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Visible double beam Spectrophotometer

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> Electrophoresis units with power pack (for DNA & Protein analysis)

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

=> High Precision Weighing Balance

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Department of Biotechnology

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Periyar Palkalai Nagar

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Salem – 636011

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

Tamil Nadu

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

India

Offered at Periyar University, Salem

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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 Periyar University, Salem, located in Salem, 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 Periyar University, Salem 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 Periyar University, Salem.