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M.Sc. Biotechnology

๐ŸŽ“ Postgraduate ยท 2 Years ๐Ÿ›๏ธ IOST, Tribhuvan University

๐ŸŽฏ Scope

The M.Sc. in Biotechnology is a two-year postgraduate program combining biology with technology to study and apply living systems in medicine, agriculture, and industry. Covering molecular biology, genetic engineering, immunology, and bioprocess technology, the program prepares graduates for cutting-edge research and roles in the rapidly emerging biotechnology sector.

๐Ÿ“š Curriculum / Syllabus

Official Tribhuvan University course structure. Click each semester to expand.

FIRST SEMESTER Total: 475
# Code Subject Credit Hrs
1 BT 511 Cell Biology and Genetics 3
2 BT 512 Molecular Biology 3
3 BT 513 Molecular Biochemistry 2
4 BT 514 Microbiology 3
5 BT 515 Bioprocess & Biochemical Technology 3
6 BT 511L Cell Biology and Genetics (Practical) 25
7 BT 512L Molecular Biology (Practical) 25
8 BT 513L Biochemistry (Practical) 25
9 BT 514L Microbiology (Practical) 25
10 BT 515L Bioprocess & BT (Practical) 25
SECOND SEMESTER Total: 475
# Code Subject Credit Hrs
1 BT 521 Genetic Engineering 2
2 BT 522 Immunology and Immunotechnology 3
3 BT 523 Plant Biotechnology 3
4 BT 524 Bioinformatics 2
5 BT 525 Biophysical Chemistry 2
6 BT 526 Metabolic Biochemistry Metabolites 2
7 BT 521L Genetic Engineering (Practical) 25
8 BT 522L Immunology (Practical) 25
9 BT 523L Plant Biotechnology (Practical) 25
10 BT 524L Bioinformatics (Practical) 25
11 BT 526L Metabolic Biochemistry (Practical) 25

โšก Major Activities

  • Molecular biology and genetic engineering laboratories
  • Bioprocess and fermentation technology practicals
  • Immunology and immunotechnology training
  • Research methodology and a major dissertation
  • Bioinformatics and data analysis
  • Seminars, journal clubs, and lab placement

๐Ÿ’ผ Career Prospects

BiotechnologistResearch Scientist / AssociateMolecular Biology / Genetics SpecialistBioprocess / Industrial Biotech OfficerQuality Control SpecialistCollege / University LecturerFurther study: M.Phil / PhD

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