Programme Outcomes
PROGRAM OUTCOME (PO)
PO-1: Scientific knowledge: Graduates will acquire biochemistry/biotechnology /
bioinformatics/ microbiology specific knowledge including recent techniques in the respective
fields coupled with hands-on skills and leadership skills for a successful career.
PO-2: Problem analysis: Graduates will be able to analyse, solve and troubleshoot problems in
implementation of biochemistry/biotechnology/ microbiological protocols.
PO-3: Design/development of solutions: Graduates will develop creative thinking and cooperate
with each other to solve problems in the field of biochemistry/biotechnology/bioinformatics/
microbiology.
PO-4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Graduates will acquire practical skills –
which help in planning and designing protocols to validate hypothesis and execute experimental
techniques independently as well as assimilate, analyse and interpret subsequent data.
PO-5: Modern tool usage and communication: Graduates will effectively be able to manage
resources and time using ICT and computer enabled devices and accomplish ability to
understand and communicate all ideas effectively.
PO-6: Environment sustainability and Ethics: Graduates will get adequate knowledge to use
information and implement solutions for environmental protection and remediation. Graduates
will be aware of their role and responsibility in handling and use of microbes including
genetically modified microorganisms.
PO-7: Lifelong learning: Graduates will carry on to learn and adapt in a world of constantly
evolving technology.
Curriculum & Syllabus
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE EARNED: 190
Hour / Week | Maximum Marks | ||||||||
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Category | Code | Title of the Course | Lecture | Tutorial | Practical | Credits | CA | SEE | Total |
SEMESTER – I | |||||||||
CC | 21EMR001 | Mathematics – I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CC | 21EMR002 | Electrical Engineering Basics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CC | 21EMR003 | Engineering Drawing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
AECC | 21EMR201 | Technical English | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
AECC | 21EMR202 | Workshop Technology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
AECC | 21EMR203 | Engineering Mechanics | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
AECC | 21EMR204 | Applied Mechanics Lab | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
DSE | 21EMR101 | Electrical Engineering Basic Lab | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
SEC | 21EMR251 | Computer Science | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
SEC | 21EMR252 | Basic Workshop 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
TOTAL | 19 | 0 | 11 | 24 |
Eligibility Criteria
Program | Eligibility | Criteria for Merit |
---|---|---|
B.E. Mechanical Engineering | The candidate who passess the degree in Science (B.Sc (10+2+3 stream with Mathematics as a subject at the B.Sc Level are eligible to apply for Lateral Entry admission to the third semester of B.E., / B.Tech.s Such candidate shall undergo two additional Engineering subjects(s) in the third and fourth semesters as prescribed by the University | Merit Based on Vels Entrance Examination Score and Merit Based on Percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination. |
Career Prospects
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Quality controller
- Medical Scientist
- Clinical Technician
- Microbiologist
- Process Development Scientist
- Biopharma Sales Representative
- Biotechnological Technician
- Epidemiologist
- Microbiologist
- Medical and Clinical Lab Technologist
- Biomanufacturing Specialist
- Bioproduction Specialist
- Medical Coder
- Environmental Technician
Alumni Testimonials

Department of Biotechnology, VISTAS provides state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities. The professors are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and friendly. The course curriculum is relevant and offers site visits. Most importantly, the annual events organized by the college are awesome and witness huge crowds. The university conducts various extracurricular activities throughout the year. I thoroughly enjoyed my student life while pursuing my Bachelors program at VISTAS (Deemed-to-be University).
Ms. Dr. M.Srimathi (B.Sc. Biotechnology), 2016-2019
Junior Microbiologist @ Eupro Biotech private Limited, Chennai
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee 2023 - 2024 (Per Sem) | Other Fee (Per Sem) | Total Fee (Per Sem) |
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50,000 | 9,000 | 59,000 |