M.Sc Biotechnology at St Xaviers College, Mumbai Offline Course

Master of Science (M.Sc) in Biotechnology is a full-time two-year postgraduate course offered by the University of Mumbai, Mumbai.

Genetic engineering has revolutionised biotechnology in the past three decades. India has witnessed a rapid growth in the biotechnology sector with a prominent presence in Recombinant Vaccines, Biosimilars and Transgenic Cotton. With numerous comparative advantages in terms of research development (R &D) facilities, knowledge, skills and cost-effectiveness, the biotechnology industry in India has immense potential to emerge as a global key player. In the recent past, there has been considerable investment and input, in manpower development, in biotechnology R &D and in the Biotech industry.

To cater to this increasing need for trained professionals, St. Xavier's College began the MSc- Biotechnology programme affiliated to the University of Mumbai from the academic year 2007-08. In June 2010, St Xavier’s College was granted academic autonomy and the MSc -Biotechnology programme came under the umbrella of academic autonomy from the academic year 2012-13. The Master's degree will be awarded by the University of Mumbai.

We have a two year M. Sc. Biotechnology degree programme with an intake of 30 students per year. The programme is structured as a 4-semester credit-based system with Continuous Internal Assessment and End semester evaluations.