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What courses are available in iiser for biology?


Ishita paliya 27th Mar, 2025
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lisa 27th Mar, 2025

IISER offers only Integrated BS-MS degree in biological sciences for biology after Class 12th.

It also offers MS degree or Integrated MS- PHD degree in biological sciences after Bsc in Biology.

The  subjects offered in biological sciences are -

Cell biology

Genetics

Molecular biology

Ecology

Immunology

Bioinformatics, etc

For more details about the course, visit -:

https://www.careers360.com/courses/bs-ms-dual-degree


Aditya .V. 27th Mar, 2025

Okay, Ishita, so you're curious about biology courses at the IISERs? They've actually got some pretty awesome options. The main thing you'll find is their five-year integrated BS-MS (Bachelor of Science and Master of Science) dual degree program. Think of it as a two-for-one deal – you get both your Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the same time, and it's really focused on research alongside your regular coursework. In the BS-MS program, the first couple of years are all about covering the essential biology basics. It’s like building a solid foundation. For example, you'll probably take courses such as:
Foundations of Biology I : Basic Principles: This course introduces you to the core concepts of biology.

Introductory Biology II : Genetics and Molecular Biology: Here, you'll get into how genes work and the techniques used in molecular biology.

Biology Lab I & II : These are super important. You’ll get hands-on experience with the fundamental techniques in biology and biochemistry.

As you move on, you can start specializing and taking more advanced courses. Some subjects you might dig into include:

Microbiology : All about microorganisms and what they do.

Advanced Genetics and Genomics : A deeper dive into genetic analysis and sequencing entire genomes.
Cell Biology : Exploring the inner workings of cells and their structures.

Biochemistry : Understanding the chemical processes that keep living things going.
Structural Biology : Analyzing the structures of important biological molecules.

Physiology : Studying how living organisms and their parts function normally.
Molecular Biology : Investigating the molecular details of biological processes.
Immunology : Learning about the immune system and how it fights off disease.

Developmental Biology : Understanding how organisms grow and develop from start to finish.

These courses are designed to give you a solid base in biology and let you really specialize in whatever area you're passionate about. Now, if you're thinking about doing some serious research, IISERs also offer Ph.D. programs in biological sciences. Usually, you'll need to have cleared national exams like the CSIR-UGC NET or GATE (or something similar) to even be considered. A Ph.D. is all about doing your own original research, and it wraps up with you writing a doctoral thesis. The whole idea behind the IISERs is to blend excellent education with cutting-edge research in biology. The BS-MS program is a great mix of classroom learning and practical lab work, which prepares you for careers in research, academia, or even industry. And the Ph.D. program helps you become an independent researcher who can make real contributions to science. Basically, with all the different courses and research opportunities, IISERs want to give aspiring biologists.

20VBI020 Krithika 27th Mar, 2025

Hi Ishita paliya, IISER offers various biology-related courses, BS-MS in Biological sciences, Integrated PhD (i-PhD), and PhD progrms covering areas of Evolutionary Biology, Developmental Biology, Immunology, Biochemsitry, Animal Physiology, Plant Physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Neurobiology, cancer Biology.


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