Department of Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Constituent Department of Thapar University, Patiala
About Department of Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Biotechnology at Thapar Technology Campus was initiated in 1993 with Ph.D program and was subsequently supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India to start M.Sc. Biotechnology program in 1999. B.Tech. program was started in 2003 followed by M.Sc. Microbiology and M. Tech Biotechnology in 2011 and 2012 respectively. B.Tech Biochemical Engineering is being initiated from July 2014 with the support from Department of Chemical Engineering.
The Department sports a unique position in North India as it is supported by two DST (Department of Science & Technology, GoI) sponsored unit’s viz. TIFAC-CORE and STEP–TU. These extended units of the department are equipped with state of the art research facilities for hands on training of students as well as research professionals.
Focus of the department is to excel in academics and research in frontier areas of modern biotechnology by providing personal mentoring, hands on training and industrial exposure to the undergraduate and postgraduate students
To be recognized as a leader committed to excellence in biological and interdisciplinary technical education, research and innovation and contribute effectively towards sustainable growth and development.
Mission
To provide the state of art infrastructure and professional environment that enables students and staff to make significant contribution in Biotechnology and allied fields.To be dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial in devising academic programmes, structures and mechanisms.To produce globally competent graduates having creative skills and ethical values keeping pace with ever-changing technological advancements in biotechnology.To carry out quality research for the benefit of society and nation as a whole.
Courses Offered
=> Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.) Biotechnology
=> Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.) Biochemical Engineering
=> Master Of Technology (M.Tech.) Biotechnology
=> Master Of Science (M.Sc.) Biotechnology
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
=> Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.) Biotechnology
=> Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.) Biochemical Engineering
=> Master Of Technology (M.Tech.) Biotechnology
=> Master Of Science (M.Sc.) Biotechnology
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Common queries about Department of Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Where is the Department of Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences located?
The Department of Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences is an academic teaching department of Thapar University, Patiala, located in Patiala, Punjab, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences are conducted as per Thapar University, Patiala guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Thapar University, Patiala.