Diploma in Biotechnology (DBioT)

About The Course...

Biotechnology is a combination of biology and technology that uses cells and molecules to find solutions to human and environmental problems. The diploma course in Biotechnology provides a basic concept of biological molecules along with its application of cellular and biomolecular processes to solve systemic problems or make medicinal products. The programme provides a wide range of skills that are valuable for careers in laboratory settings where they might help other workers in a variety of fields, such as plant research, food technology, and legal issues. The programme offers foundational knowledge, skill, competence, creativity, innovative and research capability related to the needs of the student’s future workplace with the emerging demands and of biotechnological industry.

Course Duration

2 Years

Course Type

Diploma

Entry Level

Year 1

Student Intake

Twice per Year​

Batch Size

20 Students

Requirements

  • A student who passed (10+2) matriculation (OR) Passed GCE/IGCSE A level Exam (OR)
  • University students majoring in some specified science disciplines (OR)
  • Bachelor graduates with specified science disciplines
  • Age – not more than 40 years and no sex discrimination

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction to Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Plant Physiology
  • Food Science and Technology
  • English
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Genetic Engineering and Recombinant DNA Technology
  • Basic Laboratory Techniques
  • English
  • Ethics and Regulations in Biotechnology
  • Biosafety and Waste Management
  • Microbial Biotechnology
  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Food Biotechnology
  • Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Advanced Plant Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology in Crop Improvement
  • Food Quality and Safety Management
  • Advanced Concepts in Food Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology Research Methods (Project)

Professional Scope

Biotechnologists in

  • Food and Agriculture
  • Genetic modification of foods and seeds
  • Biopesticides and nutraceutical development
  • bioprocessing chamber design and production
  • Energy and the Environment, including environmental studies, toxic waste clean-up, and creation of new energy sources via engineering
  • Life science research

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