Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Bio-Technology

M.Tech in Bio-Technology Course Details

Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Bio-Technology is distinctly tailored with a unique combination of biological sciences and engineering, that provides students a refined acumen to meet the requirements of industries involved in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, industrial biotechnology, environmental sustainability, and bioinformatics. This multidisciplinary programme prepares scientists with the necessary skills and subject matter expertise in biochemistry, chemistry, and technology for addressing real world problems.

The curriculum of M.Tech in Bio-Technology programme is designed to create a broad prospective about biological sciences and its applications in different fields like: theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on experience in molecular biology, genetic engineering (recombinant DNA technology, PCR), bioprocess engineering (fermentation), industrial microbiology, bio statistics, bio informatics, and bio medical technology. Additionally, students acquire experience with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, research skills, biological data analysis, and the implementation of bio-based products and processes.

The need for professional manpower in biotechnology, genomics, personalised medicine, vaccine development, biopharmaceutical production, and environmental biotechnology is growing rapidly and will continue to grow at an accelerated pace both in India and the world. Government programmes including “Make in India”, “Startup India”, National Biotechnology Development Strategy, and increasing investment in biotech research have widened the career scope of M.Tech Biotechnology graduates.

The programme is ideal for students with interests in life sciences, research, innovation, and technology applications to biology. After completing M.Tech in Bio-Technology, graduates can find job opportunities in areas such as pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, research labs, hospitals, agro-industries, food processing units, and universities.

What is Bio-Technology?

Bio-technology can be defined as the use of biological systems (viz., living organisms, or derivatives) to make products and processes for human health and welfare. It is the application of biology and all living organisms, combined with engineering to build solutions in medicine, industry agriculture, and environment.

Through this course, students will study:

• Control of biological systems at the cellular and molecular level

• Design of vaccines, drugs, enzymes, and bio-products

• Optimize bioprocesses for large-scale production

• Use genetic manipulation and recombinant DNA technology

• Analyze data using bioinformatics software

• Conduct advanced research and innovation

M.Tech in Bio-Technology Course Highlights 

M.Tech in Bio-Technology Course Syllabus