Ph.D. in Biosciences
September 26, 2025 2025-09-26 11:49Ph.D. in Biosciences
Ph.D. in Biosciences
Programme Level
Postgraduate
Duration
2 Years
Overview
Ph.D. in Biosciences at SRHU offers scholars an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge and socially relevant research that bridges fundamental science with real-world impact. Current research thrusts include the discovery of predictive and prognostic molecular markers for treatment response and prognosis in medicine and cancer; developing population-specific normative reference ranges for Indian communities; and integrating genome-centric precision medicine with holistic approaches such as Ayurvedic personalized medicine. In the domain of Biosciences, ongoing projects focus on assessing and documenting the genetic diversity of nutraceuticals, medicinal plants, and endangered species of Uttarakhand using molecular markers; advancing sustainable bioprocesses for bioremediation of water and wastewater through microbial consortia and innovative bioreactor design; and developing biofertilizers and biopesticides tailored to the needs of the region. Beyond these, research also extends to exploring the therapeutic potential of natural products, application of modern omics technologies, and translational research in biotechnology to address healthcare, agriculture, and environmental challenges. The program nurtures scholars in an interdisciplinary environment, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and enterprise-driven solutions for societal benefit. At present, the school offers Ph.D. programs in Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry, providing a strong foundation for advanced inquiry and impactful research.
Programme Objective
The objective of the Master’s Program in Microbiology is to equip the students to gain bimolecular knowledge and analytical skills at an advanced level. The program emphasizes to apply knowledge acquired about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellular processes, interaction of microorganisms among themselves, with physical and chemical agents and higher order organisms in environment and biological systems to various conditions. Students will be able to address broad range of fields including biopolymer chemistry, marine biochemistry, environmental biotechnology, food science, microbiology, microbial genetics, molecular biology and systems biology
The M.Sc. Microbiology course at the School of Biosciences, SRHU, has been designed on the basis of learning outcome based curriculum framework (LOCF) motto. The course covers the fundamental and advanced areas of Microbiology with a range of core subjects in each semester. Along with providing the traditional knowledge, the course also has enough scope for inter- and multi-disciplinary subjects in the form of electives. This course also caters the skill enhancement needs of the students as well as provides opportunity for collaboration and learning from other disciplines in the form of general elective courses, and thus enabling the students to broaden their horizon in complementary subjects. Every semester has a practical course for strengthening their skills in designing and conducting experiments in the field of Microbiology. The six-month dissertation in the last semester
Eligibility
The student shall be eligible for admission to a Master’s Degree Program in Pharmaceutical
Chemistry after he/she has successfully completed a three year B.Sc or B.Pharm. undergraduate degree with chemistry as one of the subject or earned with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade prescribed number of credits or through the examinations conducted by University as equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
Employability
Pharmaceutical chemistry is a career oriented, high demand fundamental course with applications in all biological research, be it plants, animal, human and microbes. Students can peruse basic research work in research institutes or universities by qualifying various exams for research fellowships. Students can also work in pharmaceutical and applied biotechnological fields. It provides opportunity to students to develop their career in the following areas:
- Healthcare industry
- Diagnostics research
- Food and packaging industries
- Medical Instrument companies
- Research Companies and Laboratories
- Drug manufacturing industries
- Public Health Entities
- Blood research and Services
- Industrial Laboratories
- Cancer research institutes
- Research Departments
- Educational Institutes
- Environmental Pollution Control
- Agriculture and fisheries
- Forensic Science
- Hospitals
- Public Health Laboratories
- Cosmetic Industries etc.
- Genomics Industries
- Diagnostics and testing Industries
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