St. Aloysius College
Light House Hill Road
Kodialbail, P B 720
Mangalore 575 003
Admission Notice to M.Sc, Biotechnology and Biochemistry
Centre for Research and Post graduate studies in Biotechnology
The post graduate course, affiliated to Mangalore University, started in the year 2002. The department was recognized as a Centre for Research in Biotechnology by Mangalore University in 2008. The Department is one among 12 institutions in Karnataka selected for the Govt. of Karnataka's (VGST) sponsored Biotechnology Finishing School (BTFS) in 2011. Two advanced diploma programs are being offered by BTFS.
Objectives of the Department:
• To provide state of art knowledge and skills in Biotechnology.
• To generate manpower trained in Biotechnology suited to meet the needs of the industry and academia.
• To train students to pursue committed research in the field of biotechnology.
• To make a positive impact on human and animal health, agriculture and environment in the region.
M.Sc. Biotechnology
Eligibility criteria: Students with B.Sc. in any branch of Life sciences and Chemistry/Biochemistry as one of the subsidiary subjects are eligible to apply. The students are admitted based on their performance at the entrance test and interview conducted by St. Aloysius College.
Ph.D. program in Biotechnology: As per notification by Mangalore University.
Admission based on entrance test and interview conducted by Mangalore University. The mandatory course work for PhD is offered at the department.
Three recognized research guides with the following thrust areas:
• Development of molecular markers to study biodiversity
• Molecular and biochemical aspects of metabolic syndrome, diabetes & cancer
• Neurosciences-Immediate early gene expression, brain mapping
One year advanced Diploma course (BTFS): 2 specializations with 6 months of course work and 6 months internship in industry
Eligibility criteria: Post Graduate in Life sciences / BE (Biotech). Admission is based on state common entrance and interview conducted by BTFS committee, Government of Karnataka.
HIGH LIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT
Excellent infra-structure:
• Built up area of the department: 9,800 sq ft, having three state of art laboratories as well as Plant Tissue Culture and Animal cell culture rooms.
• Three research laboratories for PhD scholars
• Three class rooms of 40 student capacity equipped with LCD and OHP projectors and screens
• Comprehensive library with latest editions of books
• CPCSEA registered Animal house, Green house
Experienced and qualified staff:
• Six staff have PhD degree
• Research projects funded by DST, DBT, BRNS and UGC
• Publications in International and National journals
• Members of academic boards of various universities
Salient features:
• Eminent scientists invited for guest lectures
• Workshops and symposia annually
• Research work is presented in International and national symposia
• Students clear GATE, CSIR-UGC NET, GRE
• Students bring laurels by participating in sports, curricular and co-curricular activities
• Social service by students
• Industrial visits and study tours
Job opportunities: The placement record of our students is about 90% on an average since inception. Students have found placement in the following companies: Astra Zeneca, Aurigene, Avesthagen, Bangalore GENEI, Bharath serums and vaccines, Biobase databases India Pvt Ltd, Biocon, Cline gene, Glaxo Smith Kline Becham Ltd, Hindustan Lever, Jubilant biosys, Medrich Ltd, Meta helix, Molecular Connections, Nanoscience Diagnostics, Natural remedies, Navya Biologicals Pvt Ltd, Rea Metrix, Reliance Life Sciences, Samy Labs, Unichem Laboratories, Wipro Life sciences etc.
For further details contact Principal or
Head, Centre for Research and Post graduate studies in Biotechnology for M.Sc. Biotechnology & PhD
Mob: ……………………Office: 0824 2449700/Extension No. 222/223 ( Between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Coordinator - BTFS Program for Advanced diploma courses
Mob: ……………………Office: 0824 2449700/Extension No.201. (Between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
More Info : www.staloysius.edu.in/web/day_college
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