Highlights of the Programme

• The multidisciplinary curriculum of the Department includes trending technologies on the globe viz., Genetic Engineering, Bioinformatics, Nanobiotechnology, Algal Biotechnology, Enzyme and Fermentation Technology, Bioremediation Technology, Cancer Biology, Marine Sciences, Marine Drug Development, Artificial Intelligence, Drug Design and Discovery, Mathematical Modelling are included.
• The course syllabus framed under CBCS & OBE Patterns.
• Broad Practical training will be given to students in their core and allied subjects.
• Students can choose SWAYAM / MOOCs online courses in the area of Interest to obtain broad knowledge in various fields which will helpful to their chosen career path.
• Project / Internship / Research focused curriculum.
• Industrial / Field visits will be arranged to Biotech Industries / Aqua Industries / Agri Industries every fortnight.
• Content delivery by Industrial experts on Industry Perspectives.
• CSIR / NET / Placement focused competitive curriculum.
• Student exchange for research project in various government research organizations and private industries.
• Providing opportunity to get summer training courses and internships from various national government institutes.
• Students can learn advanced protocols and techniques through on-going research projects.

Industry Connect

Students allow to learn techniques / skills from Biopharma, Biomedical, Process Development related industries and Agriculture and Aqua Farm Industries. The department is in collaboration with private biotech companies, central institutes like CIBA, NIOT and other academic institution through MoU for student faculty exchange. Expert from the industry sector involved in board of studies and research committees to update the syllabus and equip the students with current trend of the field.

Scope / Job Prospects

1. Purse Doctoral Degree in India and Abroad
2. Scientist / Project Scientist / Analysist / Quality Control Officer / Safety Specialist / Scientific Assistant from Central / State Government R & D Institutes / Private Sectors - Biomedical, Biopharma, Aquaculture, Agriproducts Industries, Animal Husbandry
3. Opportunity to become an entrepreneur
4. Biotech Business Development officer
5. Academic Jobs in Universities / Colleges
6. Scientific Writers & Medical Coder
7. Biotech specialist in Scientific Companies
8. Underwater skilled students get jobs from both India and Abroad for marine exploration activities

Project and Internship

1. Individual project work will be assigned in different fields of biotechnology especially marine sciences.
2. Internship / summer training from Biopharma/ Biomedical industries, Government R & D Institutes, Reputed Biotechnology Research Institutes / Universities during the First Semester summer holidays for a period of 30 days. An extra 3 credits will be given to students.

Salient Features / Skill Development Activities

1. Students learn advanced techniques / skills through on-going research projects.
2. Students can enhance their organizational skills through student centric approaches followed by the department.
3. Students are encouraged to publish research articles and allowed to obtain student funding projects form the State / Central Government Agencies and also Biopharma / Aqua Industries.
4. The institute will support the student entrepreneurs to be part of business incubate by providing necessary infrastructure, documentation and mentoring for grants.
5. Regular visit to R & D Institutes like CIBA, NIOT, CMFRI, NIO, ZSI, NBFGR, RGCA etc and related Industries like Biopharma Companies, Aqua Industries (Feed Industries & Hatchery).
6. As specialization in marine science department, train the students in underwater exploration skills such as SCUBA Diving, Snorkelling techniques, and underwater collection, be helpful to get higher education and employments in India and abroad.

Strength of the Department

• M Sc Marine Biotechnology programme started in 2008 approved by UGC.
• Competent faculty trained in leading Universities with National and International reputations.
• > 300 publications in Peer reviewed high impact factor journals.
• Operating Government funded projects.
• Areas of Expertise of Faculty: Marine Biotechnology, Marine Natural Products Chemistry, Microbiology, Quorum sensing, Aquaculture Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology, Molecular Taxonomy, Marine Ecotoxicology and Pollution, Coral Reef Ecology, GIS and Remote Sensing, Social Sciences.
• Having experience for cutting edge techniques in various field of sciences including ocean Sciences.
• Having well-equipped laboratories for Marine Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioprospecting, Marine Bioactive Products & Aquaculture.
• Well-equipped University library with access more than 4,000 online journals and 1000 books exclusively in the Department library.
• State of art Laboratories, Computer centre and Communication lab.
• Infrastructure supporting research intensive projects and smart classrooms with 24 X 7 hours UPS Connectivity.
• Hostels with Wi-Fi Internet facility.

Programme Educational Objectives

PEO 1: To enhance the students' ability to apply knowledge and skills to solve theoretical and practical problems in biology and biotechnology for the benefit of society and environment.
PEO 2: To create an interest in the students towards the scientific research with focus on fundamental aspects of biological processes with emphasis on industrial applications and product development.
PEO 3: To inculcate technical and managerial skills for successful career growth in biotech-oriented industries, service sectors and related avenues.
PEO 4: To instill knowledge and awareness on high standard of ethical conduct, positive attitude and societal responsibilities in their chosen areas of career.

Programme Specific Objectives

PSO 1: Understand the fundamental concepts of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and other allied fields.
PSO 2: Analyse and able to design, conduct experiments and interpret data for investigating problems in modern bioengineering subjects.
PSO 3: Perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the areas of basic and modern biotechnology .
PSO 4: Understand the potential and impact of biotechnological innovations and inventions on the environment, health sector, agriculture, etc.

Programme Outcomes

PO 1: Understand the basic principles, practices and emerging concepts in Biotechnology including Bioprocess technology, Animal biotechnology and Bioinformatics.
PO 2: Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities to find out the problems and can work meticulously on that aspect.
PO 3: Efficient and equipped individuals with complex problem solving and technical expertise in industry.
PO 4: Formulating their research progress and they will know how to present it as a complete research study with the help of statistical analysis.
PO 5: Competent in research to provide economically and scientifically viable solutions to the demanding situations and studies.
PO 6: Have an in-depth understanding of natural resources and judicial utilization of the same.
PO 7: Highly professional and skilled to explore the competitive world with ethics and morality.