Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (B.Sc. BT)
The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology is a three-year undergraduate programme offered under the University of Mumbai. The course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in life sciences and biotechnology through a balanced combination of theory, laboratory practical and project work. The curriculum covers key areas such as cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, and bioprocess technology, in accordance with University of Mumbai guidelines. The programme aims to develop scientific knowledge, practical skills, and ethical awareness, preparing students for higher education, research, and career opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, agricultural, and environmental sectors.
Intake Capacity: 35
Subjects:
Sem - I
- Fundamentals of Biotechnology-I
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Practical
- Stress Management II
- Entrepreneurship Management
- Instrumentation in Biotechnology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Introduction to communication skills-I
- Environmental Management and sustainable Development I
- Indian Knowledge System
- Extension Work-1
Sem - II
- Fundamentals of Biotechnology-II
- Molecular Biology & Molecular Genetics
- Practical
- Introduction to Microbial World
- Basic Concepts in Research
- Leadership Management
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Food Adulteration
- लेखन कौशल्ये१- (कायाालयीन लेखनव्यवहार आणि पत्रव्यवहार) Or हिन्दी भाषा : कौशल के आधार
- Environmental management and sustainable development II
- Extension Work-II
Sem - III
- Immunology
- Molecular biology II
- Practical I- Immunology
- Practical II- Molecular biology II
- Basic Concept of Microbiology
- Fundamental Technique in Microbiology
- Environmental management & sustainable development-I
- Bioinformatics
- लेखन कौशल्ये-२ (महाजालावरील लेखन) हिंदी भाषा : व्यावहारिक प्रयोग
- Field Project
- Extension Work III
Sem - IV
- Biochemistry
- Medical Biotechnology
- Practical I (Biochemistry)
- Practical II (Medical Biotechnology)
- Microbial growth and Cultivation
- Basic Techniques in Microbiology
- Environmental management & sustainable development-II
- Microbial Laboratory Techniques
- Introduction to Communication skill II
- Community Engagement Project
- Extension Work IV
Sem - V
- Cell biology
- Biochemistry
- Immunology & Stem cell biology
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Practical- Cell biology + Biochemistry
- Practical-Immunology & Stem cell biology + Industrial Biotechnology
- Computational Statistics and IPR
- Practical- Computational Statistics and IPR
Sem - VI
- Plant and Animal Biology
- Genetic engineering and Gene editing
- Basic Pharmacology and Neurobiology
- Marine and environmental Biotechnology
- Practical- Plant and Animal Biotechnology + Genetic Engineering and Gene Editing
- Basic Pharmacology and Neurobiology + Marine and Environmental Biotechnology
- Agri Biotechnology
- Practical- Agri Biotechnology