Department of Biosciences & Biotechnology

Where Life Sciences Meets Cutting-Edge Technology

The programme at Pragjyotishpur University blends core life science principles with advanced biotechnological applications — equipping students with practical laboratory competence, research aptitude, and industry-ready skills to address real-world challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.

Programme Objectives

  • 1 Develop practical laboratory competence through hands-on training in modern biotechnological techniques.
  • 2 Enhance analytical ability and scientific problem-solving skills.
  • 3 Familiarise students with advanced tools and emerging trends in biotechnology and life sciences.
  • 4 Encourage research aptitude, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
  • 5 Promote awareness of biosafety, bioethics, and environmental sustainability.
  • 6 Prepare students for higher education, research, industry, and professional careers.

Programme Outcomes

After successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:

Applied Knowledge

Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to solve biological, industrial, agricultural, and healthcare-related problems.

Laboratory Competence

Perform, analyse, and interpret laboratory experiments using standard biotechnological techniques and instrumentation.

Scientific Communication

Collect, evaluate, and communicate scientific data effectively through technical reports, presentations, and research documentation.

Team & Individual Efficacy

Function efficiently as individuals and as members of multidisciplinary teams in academic, industrial, and professional environments.

Ethics & Biosafety

Understand and apply ethical, legal, biosafety, and societal aspects associated with biotechnology and scientific research.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Develop problem-solving ability, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills relevant to modern biotechnology.

Career Pathways

Research & Higher Education
  • M.Sc. / Integrated PhD in Biotechnology & allied sciences
  • Research Fellowships (CSIR, DBT, ICMR, GATE, NET)
  • Academic & industrial research laboratories
Biotechnology & Pharma Industry
  • Bioprocess industries
  • Vaccine & drug development companies
  • Pharmaceutical production & quality control
Healthcare & Diagnostics
  • Molecular diagnostic laboratories
  • Clinical Research Organisations (CROs)
Agriculture Sector
  • Plant tissue culture industries
  • Agricultural biotechnology
Government & Public Sector
  • Food safety & public health departments
  • Government research institutes
  • Forensic science & crime investigation

Programme at a Glance

Degree B.Sc. Biosciences & Biotechnology
Duration 3 Years
Department Biosciences & Biotechnology
Alignment NEP 2020
Higher Study M.Sc., Integrated PhD, GATE/NET
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Programme Highlights

Hands-on modern lab training
Biosafety & bioethics focus
Research fellowship preparation (CSIR/DBT/GATE)
Industry & academia connections
Entrepreneurship & innovation culture
Multidisciplinary team projects