Chandigarh University Mohali

M.Sc (Biotechnology) at Chandigarh University, Mohali

The Master of Science (Biotechnology) program at Chandigarh University, Mohali, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education and practical skills in biotechnology. The program is tailored according to the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and offers vertical-based learning opportunities, extensive lab facilities, and global exposure. Below is a detailed breakdown of the program:

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in any of the following fields:

• Life Sciences

• Agriculture

• Pharmacy

• Veterinary

• Medicine (MBBS)

• Medical Lab Technology

• Nursing

• Equivalent qualifications with 50% marks

Course Highlights

1. Well-Qualified Faculty

   • Doctorate faculty with international exposure.

   • Faculty and students involved in government-funded projects, including DST-SERB grants worth ₹10 million.

   • More than 100 publications in renowned journals (SCI/WOS/Scopus/UGC Indexed).

   • Over 10 patents filed by students and faculty.

2. Specializations

   • Industrial Biotechnology

   • Medical Biotechnology

   • Agricultural Biotechnology

3. Extensive Laboratory Facilities

   • Cordyceps Lab

   • Genetic Engineering Lab

   • Molecular Biology Lab

   • Biochemistry Lab

   • Bioprocess Technology Lab

   • Genomics and Proteomics Lab

   • Advanced Bioinformatics Lab

   • Animal and Plant Tissue Culture Labs

   • Pilot Scale Fermenter Lab

   • Central Instrumentation Facility

4. Global Exposure

   • MOUs with over 50 international institutions for:

     • Semester exchange programs

     • Summer internships

     • Faculty exchange programs

5. Skill Enhancement

   • MOOCs (NPTEL, Coursera, LinkedIn)

   • Certification in value-added courses

   • Workshops for industry and research skills

   • Mentorship by industry experts and faculty from reputed foreign universities

6. Industry Collaborations

   • Partnerships with Lifesenz Pvt. Ltd. (Mumbai) and Bioage Pvt. Ltd. (Mohali) for consultancy, internships, and training.

7. High-End Research Facilities

   • Pilot-scale fermenter, CO2 incubators, phase contrast microscopes, and more.

Placement Highlights

Companies Recruiting

• Serum Institute of India, Pune

• United Breweries

• Signicent LLP

• Unacademy

• Scaler Academy

• INFOLLION Research Services Ltd.

• Root Analysis

• Spectraforce Technology

• IDS Infotech

• Macleon Pharmaceutical Ltd.

Career Scope

Graduates can pursue diverse roles, such as:

• Biotechnologist

• Research Scientist

• Quality Control Analyst

• Bioprocess Engineer

• Regulatory Affairs Specialist

• Clinical Research Associate

• Product Development Scientist

• Microbiologist

• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

• Biotechnology Consultant

Opportunities span across industries, including government and private sectors, research organizations, and global institutions.

Why Choose Chandigarh University?

• World-class infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities.

• Vertical-based learning opportunities.

• International collaborations.

• Industry-oriented curriculum designed with input from academic and industrial experts.

• Extensive placement support and career counseling.