M.Sc Biotechnology Integrated

St Xavier's College, Kolkata

Master of Science (M.Sc) in Biotechnology is 5 years integrated course with an exit option after 3 years with a B.Sc. Multimedia (Honours) offered by the University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

The Integrated M. Sc Course in Biotechnology was initiated in July 2006. The Post Graduate Programme in Biotechnology (Integrated M. Sc) is for the duration of five years (divided into ten semesters) on completion of which a certificate of Master's Degree in Biotechnology is provided. The course is delivered in the form of formal lectures, practical classes, and discussions of recent scientific literature. The visual mode of instruction is liberally used, with powerpoint presentations being used to impart knowledge. As in the study of any science, practicals are of utmost importance. Laboratory visits are organized for providing students with exposure to current biotechnological procedures. Field trips provide students with opportunities to study animal and plant biology. The students of the final semester (Semester X) go for a four-month project in reputed universities/ institutes to gather hands-on training on advanced research techniques in various fields of modern biological science.