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Master Degree in Biotechnology
M.Sc. (Bio-Tech)

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Affiliated to Bangalore University

When one reads the word "biotechnology", the word "revolution" is often close behind. The combination of these words is appropriate in many ways, for advancements in biotechnology which will revolutionize major aspects of our lives and our relationships with natural world.

	Even though all of us are certain that biotechnology is important, most of us are not sure what is biotechnology? "Biotechnology" is ambiguous term but different people use different terminology. However we study what is biotechnology in this course.
	Biotechnology is the use of cells and biological molecules to solve problems or make useful products. The biological molecules often utilized in biotechnology today are nucleic acids, such as DNA, RNA and Proteins.
	Biotechnology is not a singular entity. It is a collection of technologies, all of which utilize cells and biological molecules.
	Developing technology that the cells and the biological molecules in place of whole multicellular organisms allow us to capitalize on a critical aspect of life at the cellular and molecular level; the extraordinary specificity of interactions. Because of this specificity the tools and techniques of biotechnology is quite precise and are tailored to operate in known predictable ways.

Any one of the techniques can produce a wide variety of products; any one product may have diverse application. For example, Xanthan gum, currently produced by bacteria through bio processing technology can be used to thicken salad dressing and jams or to clean residual oil from oil wells. A genetically engineered bacterium could synthesize a protein-digesting enzyme dissolving blood clots.

In other technologies that use cells and biological molecules are: monoclonal antibody technology, cell and tissue culture technology, biosensor technology, genetic engineering technology, protein engineering technology, antisense technology.

In coming years the diverse collection of technologies labeled "biotechnology" will yield an even broader array of products. Most of the commercial applications of biotechnology will be in human health care agriculture and environmental management.

Medical biotechnology provides us with quicker test, therapeutic compounds with fewer side effects and safer vaccines.

Agricultural biotechnology will create surplus agricultural products which is impressive and extensive for human health. The technology provides progress in improving the quality in our agricultural products and decrease in production costs.

Given these facts, it is each individuals responsibility to see that biotechnology is developed and used judiciously. We must do whatever we can do to avoid the mistake of the past and ensure that biotechnology benefits not only us but also other organisms that share these plants with us.

Eligibility :	Any recognised three years 'Degree ,with 50% marks in all subjects, Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry as one of the subjects.
Duration :	Two academic years (4 Semesters)

Syllabus :

 Theory & Practical:

1	Biochemistry & Biophysics
2	Applications of Computers
3	Microbiology & Immunology
4	Cell Biology & Genetics (No Practical)

* University / Board / Apex body prescribed syllabus / Duration will be applicable.