Department Of Biotechnology
Constituent Department of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata
About Department Of Biotechnology
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The department of Biotechnology was established in 2003 with a view to develop a Centre of Excellence in Education and Research in Biotechnology. In so doing, the M.Tech programme in Biotechnology was initiated with the students who qualified in the Combined Entrance Examination in Biotechnology (CEEB) conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. It is pertinent to mention that the M.Tech programme at U.Tech and Anna University, Chennai are only two supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. The course has got a national character. In addition, the department runs two other programmes namely Post B.Sc. Integrated Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Post B.Sc. Integrated Ph.D. in Micro Biology.
The curriculum of the course (four semesters) comprises Chemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Genetic Engineering, Protein Engineering, Downstream Processing, Bioethics and Intellectual Property Right (IPR) among others. Each semester has got 25 credits. The department has got updated infrastructure and a team of excellent faculty members. Their expertise encompasses various facets of frontier areas in science.
Courses Offered
=> Master Of Technology (M.Tech.) in Biotechnology
=> Post B.Sc. Integrated Ph.D. in Molecular Biology
=> Post B.Sc. Integrated Ph.D. in Microbiology
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
=> Master Of Technology (M.Tech.) in Biotechnology
=> Post B.Sc. Integrated Ph.D. in Molecular Biology
=> Post B.Sc. Integrated Ph.D. in Microbiology
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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 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department Of Biotechnology are conducted as per Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata 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 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata.