B.Sc Biology Hons
Azim Premji University, Bangalore
Bengaluru,
Karnataka
- Ranked 1 for IITs by India Today 2020
- Ranked 2 for IITs by NIRF 2020
- Ranked 8 for MBA by NIRF 2020
- Ranked 1 for Engineering by The Week 2019
- Ranked 2 for Engineering by JEE Cutoff 2019
- Ranked 2 for Engineering by Outlook 2019
Quick Facts
Total Fees
6.75 Lakhs
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Fees Details
Accommodation fees – 72,000/year.
Important Dates
| Dates | Events |
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| 20 Dec, 2021 | Form Submission| Mode: online |
Course Details
- Mode: Full time
- Duration: 3 Years
The Undergraduate Programme offers Majors in Sciences. Students are required to choose one major area of disciplinary study.
In addition, students also go through a Common Curriculum which provides them the opportunity to study interdisciplinary areas like Development, Sustainability, Education, and Media.
The Biology major at Azim Premji University seeks to provide a modern, liberal education in the life sciences with a strong connection to India. The curriculum is designed to develop capacities for critical thinking and quantitative reasoning and impart experimental and analytical skills. In both its conception and its design, the curriculum challenges the traditional view of biology as descriptive and non-mathematical.
At the time of graduation, students are expected to be conversant with biological phenomena across length scales (Molecules to Ecosystems) and time scales (Milliseconds to Millennia); be able to link concepts introduced in courses with phenomena observed in everyday life; develop the ability to read biological texts; acquire diverse experimental skills; become acquainted with data analysis and visualization techniques; and become familiar with the process of knowledge creation in science.
Core Courses
- Introduction to Biology I &II
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Introduction to Genetics
- Evolutionary Biology
- Understanding Plants
- General Chemistry
- Quantitative Methods in Biology
- Calculus Or Pre-Calculus
- Physics for Biologists I
Electives
- Physics for Biologists II
- Research Methods in Biology
- Introduction to Biophysics
- Introduction to Ecology
- Animal Behaviour
- Introduction to Psychology
- Brain and Behaviour
- Biology Research Seminar
- Organic Chemistry
Electives mentioned above are indicative and may have certain introductory courses as pre-requisites.
Honours pathway
The biology specialization has a vibrant honours pathway, which is designed to give qualified students an opportunity to engage with their major more intensively. Students in the honours pathway take an additional 12 credits, 6 of which are acquired through additional coursework and 6 through project work. Through the project, students receive rigorous training in posing scientific questions, conceptualizing testable hypotheses, conducting experiments, and documenting their results in the form of presentations and a thesis.
Admission Process
The selection process for the Undergraduate Programme include:
1. Entrance Test:
Part A (Multiple Choice) * - Test that will assess the English language capacities and quantitative capacities.
Part B - Written component: Applicants will have to write an essay/ data analysis/ problem solving based on their major preference.
2. Personal Interview:
Shortlisted Candidates will be called for a personal interview.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who completed Class 12 exams in any Indian board with at least 50% marks or the equivalent of Class 12 in any foreign board exam with grades equivalent to at least 50% marks can apply.
