Scope of Life Sciences and Biotechnology: Understanding Various Specializations and Career Opportunities

Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary field of applied Biology that encompasses all realms of life sciences, as well as related fields of technology, offers topics based on Genetics, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biophysics, Plant & Animal Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, Bioinformatics, Genetic Engineering, Medical Biotechnology, and many others. The course also provides ample scope of skill development through appropriate laboratory training in different areas of Biotechnology. SoLB’s mission and vision is to prepare the students to undertake multi-disciplinary research and entrepreneurship in biotechnology and related areas in engineering, medicine and life sciences to provide solutions for human and animal health, agriculture and environment. In addition, our aim is to develop consultancy and community services to establish a thoroughly industrialized nation committed to the virtues of quality and relevance to contribute to the dynamic socio-economic development of the nation.

Key features of SoLB

  • Course structure based on UGC approved Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).
  • A dynamic curriculum that was designed and constantly updated while consulting stalwarts from industry and research institutes.
  • Highly experienced faculty members with PhD from national and International institutes offers teaching in diverse areas of applied biosciences.
  • Technology-based pedagogy including blended learning, flipped classrooms, think-pair-share, peer learning and video lectures.
  • Holistic learning through the development of human values and professional ethics, design thinking, venture ideation and entrepreneurship skills.
  • Seamless interdisciplinary learning and projects across the field.
  • A highly interactive and informative teaching atmosphere where students learn while discussing the relevant topics
  • Adamas Biotechnology Club offers a perfect platform to learn about entrepreneurship, career development and ideation.
  • Student Mentoring System to provide a personalized care for each student.

Why SoLB is your destination for career development in biological sciences

SoLB with its infrastructure of several state of the art labs offers a very interactive and innovative way of teaching. Practical understanding of theories always pave the way for a firm base of our students. Currently we have Molecular Biology lab, Recombinant Technology lab, Bioprocess lab and Plant Biotechnology lab. Additionally this year we have developed three more research labs to perform cutting-edge science in our campus. The new labs are Microbial Genetics lab, Cancer Biology lab and Stem Cell Biology labs addressing the current needs of scientific research. These labs are going to provide a golden opportunity for our graduate and postgraduate students to learn important techniques and building a challenging career. Several professors of SoLB with their strong background in scientific research provide their guidance to our students in shaping their mind to conduct a fruitful research.  

Skill development for industry-ready students

The course structure for several disciplines in SoLB has designed to cater the needs of skilled workers in the bioscience industry. To serve this purpose we have several eminent professors from industry and academia as a member in our Board of studies. Some notable members are Dr. Salavadi Easwaran – Dean, Biocon Academy, Prof. Ramakrishna Sen – HoD, Dept. of Biotechnology, IIT Kharagpur. We also have several courses on innovation, ideation, design & thinking to shape our new minds for innovative creations. These courses will help our students to develop ideas and design their steps to achieve them as a successful commercial product. Further, Adamas University Biotechnology club is offering a platform for our students to materialize their new ideas in the form of products required for betterment of society. The industry internships for students are arranged by our University’s Career Development Cell (CDC) and faculty members. The industry internships are mandatory for course completion.

Achievements of SoLB

The session of 2020-21 proves to be a very successful year for SoLB. Several students of B. Tech Biotechnology qualified GATE exams required to pursue M. Tech degrees in prestigious institutions of India. Among them Anwesha Bose scored GATE All India Rank- 48 becomes a momentary achievement for our school. There are few students from B.Sc. Biotechnology qualify JAM exams conducted by IITs and required to pursue M.Sc. in prestigious institutions of India. The year also marked with very good number of placement of our B. Tech and M.Sc. level students in several reputed companies with attractive salaries. Two professors from Department of Biotechnology and Department of Microbiology receives prestigious research grants from Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India.

 

Courses offered by SoLB

SoLB is among one of several schools of Adamas University creating vibrant innovative minds for tomorrow’s need of India. There are mainly three departments in SoLB offering twelve knowledge and research-based programmes:

Department of Biotechnology

  • B.Tech Biotechnology (Four-years duration)
  • B.Tech Food technology (Four-years duration)
  • B.Sc. Biotechnology (Three-years duration)
  • M.Tech Biotechnology (Two-years duration)
  • M.Sc. Biotechnology (Two-years duration)
  • PhD Biotechnology (Five-years duration)

Department of Microbiology

  • B.Sc. Microbiology (Three-years duration)
  • B.Sc. Genetics (Three-years duration)
  • M.Sc. Microbiology (Two-years duration)
  • PhD Microbiology (Five-years duration)

Department of Biochemistry

  • B.Sc. Biochemistry (Three-years duration)
  • M.Sc. Biochemistry (Two-years duration)
  • PhD Biochemistry (Five-years duration)

 

Eligibility criterion

B.Tech Biotechnology and B. Tech Food Technology

  • Minimum 60% marks overall in 10 + 2 level with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics
  • Qualify Adamas University Admission Test (AUAT) conducted annually.

B.Sc. Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry

  • Minimum 50% marks overall in 10 + 2 level with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics
  • Qualify Adamas University Admission Test (AUAT) conducted annually.

M.Tech Biotechnology

  • Minimum 50% marks overall in B.Tech/ M.Sc. (Biotechnology/ Biochemical Engineering/Chemical Engineering) level.
  • Qualify Adamas University Admission Test (AUAT) conducted annually.

M.Sc. Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry

  • Minimum 50% marks overall in B.Sc. (Botany/ Zoology/ Physiology/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Agriculture/ or in allied subject) level.

Qualify Adamas University Admission Test (AUAT) conducted annually.

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