Established in 2004, the Institute of Science offers postgraduate programmes of MSc (Biotechnology), MSc (Biochemistry) and MSc (Microbiology). The Institute also caters to the needs of industry, academia and research institutes by producing high quality professionals ready for challenging career opportunities. The Institute offers PhD programme in the various areas of Biology, e.g., Immunology, Genetic Engineering, Cytogenetics, Neurobiology, Agriculture and Industrial Biotechnology, and Physiology to name a few. The Institute also offers PhD programmes in the areas of Physical Sciences through recognised research centres. The Institute has professionally qualified and experienced faculty members with expertise in the various areas of biological sciences. The graduates from the institute are well placed in top pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions or actively enrolled in numerous PhD programmes at reputed research institutions in India as well as abroad.
Duration of the programme : 2 years
The Master’s degree in Biochemistry is designed to educate students for careers in variety of professions associated with life sciences that requires a solid understanding of the chemistry of biological process. Human biochemistry, medical biochemistry and biotechnology are examples of scientific disciplines that will improve our understanding of human health. The curriculum meets society’s demands by securing a highly qualified scientific workflow, notably for biomedical research in academia, industry and research laboratories across the country and around the world
Duration of the programme : 2 years
The objective of the Master’s programme in Biotechnology is to enrich the students with knowledge of molecular mechanisms underlying cellular processes in living systems, including microbes, plants, and higher order organisms. The curriculum is structured in such a way that includes laboratory training in addition to theory to prepare students for their career in industry, agriculture and applied research. Basic and current updates from the fields of genetic engineering, molecular biology, immunology, industrial microbiology, fermentation technology, neuroscience and animal biotechnology are included in order to train the students and develop a research aptitude in these fields. The curriculum also addresses the growing demand for qualified scientific personnel while creating an awareness for research ethics involving animals and humans in order to contribute to biotechnological application, advancement and expanding the knowledge of the field globally..
Duration of the programme : 2 years
The objective of the Master’s programme in Microbiology is designed to prepare students to apply the knowledge of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellular processes, taxonomy, interaction of microorganisms with one another as well as with physical and chemical agents, and higher order organisms. In addition to theory, laboratory training is provided to prepare them for careers in the industry, agriculture, and applied research where biological systems are increasingly used. Basics and current molecular updates in the areas of Industrial Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Agriculture and Environmental Microbiology are included to enhance the skills of the students and also sensitize them to the scope for research. The programme also addresses the emerging need for skilled scientific manpower with an understanding of research ethics involving microorganisms to contribute to application, advancement and imparting the knowledge in the field of microbiology and molecular biology globally.
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The candidates should have Bachelors degree under 10+2+3/4/5, pattern of education in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery & Dairy Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine (MBBS), BDS, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Science, BHMS, BAMS, B. Tech./B.E. Bioscience, Physiotherapy and Bio-medical Engineering with at least 50% marks as aggregate of all the semester / years.
The applicants are required to apply for Institute of Science, Nirma University. Applicants should fill-in all the required information in the online application form and submit it along with the prescribed non-refundable admission application processing fee on or before the prescribed last date for application. The payment should be made online by credit card/debit card/net banking.
Admission will be granted purely based on merit obtained in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the Nirma University. Appearance in the Entrance Examination does not guarantee candidates for admission in the courses. The test will be based on the undergraduate syllabus of Life Sciences and Chemistry. There will be 100 objective type questions of 100 marks. The duration of the test is 1 and ½ hours. There will be no negative marking. In case of equal score in the entrance test, the aggregate marks of the qualifying examination will be considered for determining the merit. In case of “Result Awaited” category, aggregate marks of all the previous years / semesters will be taken into consideration for determining the rank.
| Programme | Biochemistry | Biotechnology | Microbiology |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Category - 100% Seats | 25 | 40 | 25 |
| Activity [All India Category and NRI Sponsored Category] | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start Date of Online Application | February 1, 2024 |
| Last Date of Online Application | June 3, 2024 |
| Entrance Examination & Counselling | June 7, 2024 |
| Commencement of Semester | July 29, 2024 |
Placements are an integral and indispensable part of the M.Sc programmes at Institute of Science, Nirma University. It plays a pivotal role in giving the careers of the students a thrust and helping them shape their career trajectory, thus making it the most prominent event on campus.
Masters in Biotechnology
(2020-2022)
I opted for Masters in Biotechnology course at Institute of Science, Nirma University. My two years of journey at the institute has been wonderful. Faculty with expertise in varied field and doing active research is one of the good features of the Institute. The design of the coursework here is up to the mark to crack any competitive exam and also useful for the industrial exposure. The study environment is competitive and helped me grow more and be competent. Renaissance and other extra-curricular activities were the stress buster. Hosting of Immunocon in our institute was one of the most memorable events of my journey here.
Masters in Biochemistry
(2020-2022)
Two years of journey at Nirma University has helped me to grow and emerge as a more confident person. It has not only carved me from knowledge per se, but also helped me to gain a practical perspective towards life, by helping us to develop an ethic to work in a group, by various exposures to conferences and helped us to improve the way we understand and present scientific papers. I’m immensely thankful to our respectable professors for their constant support and for being such a role model.
Masters in Microbiology
(2020-2022)
As a student, I feel that a lot of importance is given to practicals and research which is a very good thing as it gives us a hint of how pursuing PhD would be like. The best thing is that the faculty promote smart work and make us more self-dependent and expose us to different aspects of the field through assignments. The faculty are reputed and have immense knowledge to pass forward and moreover very open to talk to for any queries. My experience overall has taught me many things that have changed me for the better, to help me in the long run.
Masters in Biochemistry
(2020-2022)
The modern facilities at this college have made me feel like I'm getting a top-tier education. The classrooms are equipped with the latest technology, and the professors use it to enhance their teaching. It's been a great experience so far.
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