M.Sc. Biotechnology

Genetic engineering has revolutionized biotechnology in the past three decades. India has witnessed a rapid growth in the biotechnology sector with a prominent presence in Recombinant Vaccines, Biosimilars, and Transgenic Cotton. With numerous comparative advantages in terms of research development (R & D) facilities, knowledge, skills, and cost-effectiveness, the biotechnology industry in India has immense potential to emerge as a global key player. In the recent past, there has been considerable investment and input, in manpower development, in biotechnology R & D, and in the Biotech industry.

The program provides hands-on training and practical skills in the field of Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular genetics, Bioinformatics, Biochemical techniques, Enzymology, Plant tissue culture, Medical Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, and Molecular biology, with aligning to the current demand in the field of research & industry. By keeping the above in view, MITS has started M.Sc. Biotechnology in the year 2003 with affiliation from Utkal University.

The program provides hands-on training and practical skills in the field of Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular genetics, Bioinformatics, Biochemical techniques, Enzymology, Plant tissue culture, Medical Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, and Molecular biology, with aligning to the current demand in the field of research & industry

Objectives of the Program

• To provide students knowledge of DNA technology, industrial and bioprocess technology, protein engineering, bioinformatics, biochemistry, biopharmaceuticals, and immunology
• To provide students practical skills in specific diagnostic techniques and handling of sophisticated instruments
• To equip students with skills in developing biotech products based on natural strains of microorganisms and tissue cultures and various recombinant techniques
  
  

Career Opportunities

A wide range of career options exist for graduates of this program, they include:

• Research and Academics
• Clinical Research
• Healthcare and Diagnostic services
• Bioprocess Industries
• Medical coding & Technical writing
• Quality Control & Quality Assurance
• Sales, marketing and regulatory affairs( Intellectual Property Rights)
• Molecular Synthesis & Drug Designing
• Entrepreneurship in the field of Tissue Culture, Mushroom Cultivation, Bio-fertilizers, Bio-fuel production, etc

Course Duration: 4 Semester (2 years)