Fulfilling Lokmanya's Dream of Imparting National Education To Face Global Challenges......

MASTER OF SCIENCE - BIOTECHNOLOGY


Aims and Objectives
--- The Masters Degree course in Biotechnology will provide the students with better job opportunities in the Academic and Industrial sectors.
--- This course will open up a number of avenues to stuedents for higher education in the field of Biotechnology, both in India and abroad. The syllabus of the said course has been designed with these objectives in focus.
Eligibility -- B.Sc. (Biotechnology / Life Science / Microbiology / Biology / Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary Science)
-- Clearance in Entrance Examination conducted by T.M.V.
Admission Procedure
--- Students can take admission at the head quarters - Pune or at any Premises of Vidyapeeth.
--- The Candidate can collect the prospectus either from the Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth or from the Vidyapeeth's Campuses / Administrative Offices of the Vidyapeeth by paying the prescribed fee.
--- The filled in application form must be submitted either at the Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth or from the Vidyapeeth's Premises of the Vidyapeeth alongwith essential documentss.
Admission Period
--- Without late fee : 15th July
--- With late fee : 31st July (Rs.500/- would charged as a late fee)
Duration 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Entrance Exam Shedule
Structure of M.Sc.. Biotechnology Entrance 2009-10

Part A

Subject (10+2 level)

Marks
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Physics
Maths
Chemistry
Botany
Zoology
Total
 5
5
10
10
10
40

Part B

Subject (B. Sc. Level)

Marks
1.
2.
Chemistry
Biotechnology
Total
 15
45
60

Medium : English

Duration of the Exam : 120 mins.

Total No. of Questions : 100 Questions

Nature of Questions : Multiple Choice
Syllabus Programme Contents (Theory and Practical)
(Brackets contain relative subjectcode)
Semester - I
--- Bacteriology (BT 701)
--- Virology (BT 702)
--- Biochemistry (BT 703)
--- Practical Course- Microbiology (BT 704)
--- Practical Course- Biochemistry (BT 705)

Semester - II
--- Molecular Biology (BT 801)
--- Cell Biology (BT 802)
--- Immunology (BT 803)
--- Practical Course- Molecular Biology (BT 804)
--- Practical Course- Cell Biology and Immunology (BT 805)

Semester - III
--- Genetic Engineering (BT 901)
--- Plant Biotechnology (BT 902)
--- Animal Biotechnology (BT 903)
--- Practical Course- Genetic engineering, Plant and Animal Biotechnology (BT 904)
--- Project, Dissertation, Viva (BT 905)

Semester - IV
--- Bioprocess Engineering and Technology (BT 1001)
--- Bioinformatics, Genomics and Proteomics (BT 1002)
--- Bioenergetics and Biophysical Chemistry (BT 1003)
--- Practical Course- Industrial Biotechnology (BT 1004)
--- Practical Course- Enzymology (BT 1005)
Future Prospects Job, Research, Ph.D.

Course Fees

Year

First
Second

Pune

75,000
75,000
(Fees applicable for current academic year.)


Faculties Photos
Dr. Vaishali Dikshit (Full Time)
Mrs. Aditi Kulkarni (Full Time)
Mrs. Meera Deshmukh (Full Time)
Mrs. Richa Raut (Full Time)
Mrs. Shailaja Nikam (Full Time)
Mrs. Sonali Patil (Full Time)
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