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HSB Bsc Hons Biotechnology

B.Sc Biotechnology

Programme Level

Undergraduate

Duration

3 Years

Overview

The three-year Bachelor of Science (Hons.) program in Biotechnology offered by HSBS is a unique combination of biology & technology. The program equips students with advance knowledge in the field & its various applications in areas such as agriculture, environmental management & industrial processes. Throughout the program the students will gain hands-on experience in using modern tools & techniques and will be exposed to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for practical training.

The curriculum covers a range of subjects including molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, and bioprocessing etc. The students also get opportunity to participate in research projects either individually or as a part of team, guest lectures, industrial visits, which provides them with valuable experience in the application of biotechnology principles in real-world situations.

Biotechnology, an offshoot of Biochemistry/ Plant & Animal biology, includes microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, biophysics, chemical & biochemical engineering. Our program also helps students develop skills required in the use and application of standard software for Bioinformatics. It also enables a graduate student to acquire a range of subject related key skills to carry out independent scientific work/ interdisciplinary research, or venture into entrepreneurship.

Placement

Placements

The placement cell helps students prepare for & secure employment after graduation. They assist the students in framing their CVs, Personality development, Group Discussions & also developing their soft skills to develop their overall professional persona.

They also establish connections with reputed firms and organizations to provide students with job opportunities & Internships.

Employment Opportunity:

Opportunities are available in public funded laboratories and in the field of drug and pharmaceutical research, chemicals, environment control, waste management, energy, food processing, bio-processing, healthcare, agriculture & fisheries, forensic studies and bio-farming.

Lab technician, microbiologists, bioproduction operators, biomanufacturing specialist, epidemiologists, biotech analysts, research assistant, associate biotechnologist, food technologist, food safety officer, etc.

Advantages of B.Sc Biotechnology at HSBS

M. Sc. in Biochemistry, a two-year postgraduate degree program offered by Himalayan School of Biosciences is designed to provide students with extensive understanding of complex chemical processes and molecular interactions that occurs in the living organisms. The program inculcates a solid foundation in the principles of biochemistry and prepares the students for life sciences industry.

Multidisciplinary Skills

Comprehensive & interdisciplinary program that offers students with broad range of knowledge & skills.

Career
Diversity

Broad range of career opportunities in pharmaceuticals, food processing, agriculture, etc.

Experiential Learning

Labs & research opportunities experience education & development.

Job Opportunities

The steadily rising demand for the biotech field is resulting in excellent internship & placement opportunities

B.Sc Biotechnology Outcomes

Biotech Fundamentals

Comprehensive grasp of the fundamentals & principles of biotechnology.

Technical Competence

Familiarity with contemporary Biotechnology tools & methodologies.

Instrumentation Profeciency

Knowledge to carry out basic instrumentation with respect to DNA, isolation, purification, quantification, and analysis.

Diverse Exposure

Exposure to diverse range of biotechnical applications such as agriculture, environmental and industrial sectors.

Eligibility Criteria

Programme Level

Regular Entry

Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

The candidate must have passed 10+2, i.e., C.B.S.E./ I.S.C./ Intermediate Board examination or its equivalent, after a period of 12 years of study, the last two years of such study, comprising Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from recognized board. The candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.

Programme Level

B.Sc (Hons.) & B.Sc.(Hons. with Research) Biotechnology

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

The candidate must have passed 10+2, i.e., C.B.S.E./ I.S.C./ Intermediate Board examination or its equivalent, after a period of 12 years of study, the last two years of such study, comprising Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from recognized board. The candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.

B.Sc Biotechnology Fee 2025

Fee Structure

B.Sc.-Hons Biotechnology Fee 2025

Fee Structure

Merit Scholarship

Up to 100% of Tuition Fees

Merit Scholarship

Up to 100% of Tuition Fees

Loan Facility

Interest free education loan

Special Scholarship

Up to 100% of Tuition Fees for: Ward of Armed / Para Military / Police Force Personnel (Serving and Retd, Non-Commissioned Officer), Differently abled candidate, Transgender

Fee Relaxation

25% Fee Concession for female candidate - B.Tech CSE & 26% Fee Relaxation for the students from Uttarakhand

Free-Ship Scholarship

Free education to one candidate in each academic program of the University who is an orphan

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.