Department of Biotechnology
Constituent Department of VELS University, Chennai
About Department of Biotechnology
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Biotechnology is the fastest growing applied science of this century. It can be simply defined as the fusion of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Engineering in an integrated fashion and is aimed at using micro-organisms and cells to manufacture useful products.
The Biotechnology boom is due to Genetic Engineering, which gives the power of inserting foreign genes into an organism by the scientists. This insertion of foreign gene enables us to get desirable traits, without transferring other genes and their desirable traits. Genetic engineering can provide more effective innovations to the society ranging from pharmaceutical products, new approaches to energy generation, food production, pollution control, diagnosis, therapy of genetic disorders.
Courses Offered :
=> B.Sc Biotechnology
=> M.Sc Biotechnology & Management
Laboratories :
=> PCR technology Lab
=> DNA sequencing Lab
=> Plant Molecular Biology Lab
=> Animal Tissue Culture Lab
=> Fermentation Technology Lab
=> Phytochemical extraction Lab
=> Molecular Genetics Lab, etc.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
=> B.Sc Biotechnology
=> M.Sc Biotechnology & Management
Laboratories :
=> PCR technology Lab
=> DNA sequencing Lab
=> Plant Molecular Biology Lab
=> Animal Tissue Culture Lab
=> Fermentation Technology Lab
=> Phytochemical extraction Lab
=> Molecular Genetics Lab
etc.
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View DepartmentFrequently 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 VELS University, Chennai, located in Chennai, Kerala, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Biotechnology are conducted as per VELS University, Chennai 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 VELS University, Chennai.