M.Sc. Biotechnology – Best Deemed University in Chennai

Vision

To develop as a department of eminence, by achieving high standards in both research and teaching, and to become a sought-after destination for highly motivated students and faculty. The Department aspires in delivering distinctive learning skills in biotechnology enabling excellence in professional competence and innovation for further betterment of society and mankind.

Mission

To maintain high standards of teaching by innovating pedagogy, instilling in students the ability to be lifelong learners, and continually upgrading the program curriculum with international standards of life sciences education and to meet the requirement of industry and research community.
To adopt effective teaching methods to improve the learning process and impart knowledge of biology and technology.
To provide a flexible curriculum that allows the students to study courses of his/her choice (through Elective courses) that will fulfill their aptitude and professional aspirations.
To provide hands-on training and technical skills to transform students into technocrats and facilitate research and higher education in the fields of biotechnology.
To create opportunities and a supporting infrastructure for students – through laboratory courses, projects, dissertations, and possible entrepreneurial ventures in biotechnology to achieve their aspirations. To pursue and promote cutting-edge research in selected fields of biotechnology

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

PEO 1: The post-graduates of Biotechnology will able to attain the in-depth knowledge of the basic and application-oriented subjects of Biotechnology and allied fields.

PEO 2: The post-graduates of Biotechnology will able to gain the ability to use the concept of theories, practical skills and latest technological tools in solving any professional issues independently in a global and societal context.

PEO 3: The post-graduates of Biotechnology are equipped to design, analyze, conduct and interpret the experiments and data for the development of process/product within the realistic constraints.

PEO 4: The Post graduates of Biotechnology will continue to learn and update knowledge to become an entrepreneur in a current competitive world of science & technology and also contribute to society.

Programme Outcomes (POs) & Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs)

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

PO1: Graduates will able to have knowledge on the basic and applied theories.

PO2: Handling of sophisticated instrumentations and interpretation and analysis of data.

PO3: Developing an interdisciplinary approach and a rational thinking.

PO4: Designing of research projects that are cost effective, ecofriendly, potent and beneficial to mankind.

PO5: making the graduates to demonstrate their communication effectively and scientifically in both verbal and written form as independent researcher.

PO6: Providing a broad educational and analytical knowledge necessary to make the students for appearing in competitive examinations.

PO7: Generating the graduates with an ability to identify, formulate and solve to deliver process/product with professional, societal and ethical responsibilities.

PO8: Graduates will be able to recognize need for self-learning and lifelong learning.

PO9:The student will be able design, solve the application-oriented problem in biotechnological field through project-based learning.

PO10: Demonstrate their ability to work effectively in team and improvising the technical skills and implying them

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME (PSO)

PSO1: Apply fundamental knowledge of biological sciences for the human Welfare and to have successful career as professional or a researcher through lifelong learning in the field of biotechnology.

PSO2: Demonstrate the application of Biotechnological processes in industries that are of social and commercial importance.

PSO3: Exhibit skills of handling microbial processes and biochemical analysis by making use of state-of-the-art facilities and environment.

Curriculum & Syllabus

CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS

MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE EARNED: 140

		Hours/Week				Maximum Marks
Code No.	Course	Lecture	Tutorial	Practical	Credits	CA	SEE	Total
SEMESTER1
Core	Core 1 Cell and Developmental Biology	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
Core	Core 2 Microbiology	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
Core	Core 3 Biochemistry	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
Core	Core 4 Biochemistry and Microbiology Practical	0	0	4	2	40	60	100
DSE	DSE 1 Molecular Genetics	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
DSE	DSE 2 Bioinstrumentation	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
SEC	Soft Skill 1/ Sector Skill Course	2	0	0	2	40	60	100
		22	0	4	24

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Eligibility Criteria

Program	Program Duration (Year)	Eligibility	Criteria for Merit
M.Sc Bio-Technology	2 Years (4 Semesters)	Degree in B.Sc Zoology/ Botany/ Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotech/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology or B.V.Sc/ B.Sc Agri/ B.Tech Biotech/ MBBS	Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination

Career Prospects

CAREER PROSPECTS

Biomedical Engineer
Quality controller
Medical Scientist
Clinical Technician
Microbiologist
Process Development Scientist
Biomanufacturing Specialist

Business Development Manager
Product Strategist
Biopharma Sales Representative
Medical Scientist
Biotechnological Technician
Epidemiologist
Microbiologist

Medical and Clinical Lab Technologist
Biomanufacturing Specialist
Bioproduction Specialist
R&D Scientist
Tutor/Teacher / Professor
Medical Coder
Environmental Technician

Alumni Testimonials

I can certainly say that VELS was the most important milestone in shaping my career. Best in class faculty from industry and hands on experience from various training (especially Industrial visits). Throughout the academic sessions, I was challenged to discover capabilities that I never knew I had. Along with academics, the University focuses on personality development which helped me build a rewarding career.

Mr. S. Suresh (M.Sc., Biotechnology),2016 to 2018

Deputy Officer-QA(ISO & Food Safety Coordinator) Hatsun Agro Product LTD

Fee Structure

Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)	Other Fee (Per Sem)	Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)
25,000	20,000	45,000

Faculty of the Department

Sl. No.	Name of the Faculty	Designation	Educational Qualification	Area of Specialization	Experience in Years	Vidwan ID
1	Dr.Ashok Kumar.K	Associate Professor and HOD	M.Sc., M.Tech, M.Phil, SET, Ph.D	Biochemistry , Oncology and Environmental Biotechnology	19 years 2 months	233902
2	Dr.Udaya Prakash.N.K	Professor	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.	Aerobiology (Mycology and Palynology), Microbiology, Herbal Science, Bio Nanotechnology, Bio-remediation	22 years 2 months	249657
3	Dr.Prakash.B	Associate Professor	M.Sc., M.Tech, M.Phil, Ph.D	Animal Biotechnology and Medical Biotechnology	21 years	232485
4	Dr.Vijayalakshmi.S	Associate Professor	M.Sc., SLET, Ph.D.	Secondary Metabolite Production by Fungi and Fungal genetics and Molecular Cell Biology	19 years 2 months	-
5	Dr.Thenmozhi.M	Associate Professor	M.Sc., MBA, M.Phil, Ph.D	Plant, Environmental Biotechnology and Organic farming	15 years 2 months	232505
6	Dr.Sampath Kumar.B	Assistant Professor	M.Sc, Ph.D	Fungal Diversity	15 years 2 months	251184
7	Dr.Abirami Gopalakrishnan	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph.D	Bioremediation Extremohiles, Actinomycetes, Microbial Molecular Diversity, Drug Discovery	6years,2months	236844
8	Dr.Suganthi.M	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph.D	Microbial biotechnology and Insect molecular biology	6years,2months	232457
9	Dr.Jayanthi.M	Assistant Professor	M.Sc.,M.Phil, Ph.D	Plant Metabolic Profiling, Plant Tissue Culture and Genetic Engineering	6years,1months	232456
10	Dr.Manjunathan.J	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,	Mushroom biology, Microbiology, Fungal biotechnology	6 years 2 months	233885
11	Dr.Durgadevi.R	Assistant Professor	M.Sc.,Ph.D	Medical Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Drug Discovery mechanism	1years,2months	292444
12	Dr.Vardhana.J	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph.D	NanoBiotechnology,Fungal Secondary metabolites ,Fungal Endophytes, Environmental Microbiology	6 years 2 months	298106
13	Ms.Preethi.N	Assistant Professor	M.Sc Biotechnology	Mushroom biology, Microbiology, Fungal biotechnology	3 years 8 months	481450