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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Biotechnology
B.Sc. Biotechnology
Course
B.Sc. Biotechnology or Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology is an undergraduate Biotechnology course. Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bio-processes in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring by-products.
Combination Courses available are:- B.Sc. Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics*
- B.Sc. Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology*
- B.Sc. Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology*
- B.Sc. Computer Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry*
Duration
It is a 3 year, 6 semester full time undergraduate degree course, affiliated to Bangalore University, Bangalore and recognized by Govt. of Karnataka.
Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent in any discipline from any recognized Board / Council with biology subjects.
Syllabus
| Semester | Title of the paper | Contract Hrs/Wk | Exam Hours | IA | Marks | Total Marks | Credits |
| I | Biochemistry - I | 4 | 3 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 2 |
| Biochemistry Practicals - I | 3 | 3 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 1 | |
| II | Biochemistry - II | 4 | 3 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 2 |
| Biochemistry Practicals - II | 3 | 3 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 1 | |
| III | Biochemistry - III | 4 | 3 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 2 |
| Biochemistry Practicals - III | 3 | 3 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 1 | |
| IV | Biochemistry - IV | 4 | 3 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 2 |
| Biochemistry Practicals - IV | 3 | 3 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 1 | |
| V | Biochemistry – V | 3 | 3 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 2 |
| Biochemistry – VI | 3 | 3 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 2 | |
| Biochemistry Practical – V | 3 | 3 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 1 | |
| Biochemistry Practical – VI | 3 | 3 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 1 | |
| VI | Biochemistry – VII | 3 | 3 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 2 |
| Biochemistry – VIII | 3 | 3 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 2 | |
| Biochemistry Practical – VII | 3 | 3 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 1 | |
| Biochemistry Practical – VIII | 3 | 3 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 1 |
About the program:
Biotechnology may be a fast-developing sector. Advancements are being created at workable pace in this sector. Enormous companies are running in fortunes into it and new business opportunities are developing within this sector. These elements have led to very large increase in job openings in this sector. In short, Biotechnology graduates are in great demand amongst pharma, healthcare, and chemical industries.
Career opportunities after B.Sc. Biotechnology:
- Food and agricultural scientist
- Biomedical engineer
- Microbiologist
- Soil and plant scientist
- Agricultural engineer
