PhD in Biotechnology is a program of Kathmandu University, School of Science and Engineering. The total duration of this course is 3-5 years. Department of Biotechnology is the authentic body for conducting this program. Biotechnology is that branch of science which uses technology to examine the living beings at its molecular level, explore the genetic codes that govern biological process and manipulate it for the benefit of living beings. Biotechnology is not the mere subject but the integration of different scientific fields. With the rapid development in this field, new concepts such as bioinformatics, proteomics, microarrays, etc. have become the area of research. PhD in biotechnology is one of the highest and prestigious degrees where the students analyze the different aspects of the biotechnology from the research perspective. PhD degree needs lot of dedication, hard work and ability to think out box capacity. Apart from depth academic knowledge students should be well acquainted with scientific equipment and statistical tools necessary for effective research work.
Fee structure:
It takes around Rs. 6, 30,000 to complete the PhD study.
Below is the list of colleges for PhD in Biotechnology program under Kathmandu University in Nepal.
The key objectives of PhD in Biotechnology are as follows:
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Biotechnology is one of the rapidly growing fields of science and technology. Inventions and developments in the field of biotechnology have been associated with life of people and improving their standard of living. The PhD graduates can get jobs in the industries related to chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages and plant and animal biotechnology. There are other options such as working in forensics, disease and diagnostic therapy, education and environmental protection bodies, etc. The graduates can also work in core research positions in different national and international organizations working in the field of biotechnology. There are various nongovernmental organizations working in the field of agriculture, plants and animals, where PhD graduates can get the senior level jobs. One can also develop the careers in the academic sectors as a teachers and professors teaching students in colleges and universities. Moreover, students also have another option of going abroad and working there as the biotechnologist.
Divya Gyan College
Putalisadak, Kathmandu
01-4246070
The British College
Thapathali, Kathmandu
01-5111100/1/ 2
Padmashree Int'l College
Tinkune, Kathmandu
01-4112252, 4112403
Thames Int'l College
Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu
01-4465660, 4499324
Islington College
Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu
01-4412929, 9801022446
Prime College
Khusibu, Kathmandu
01-4361690, 01-4970072
Triton Int'l College
Tinkune, Kathmandu
01-5104450, 5104529
Shubhashree Int'l College
New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
01-4498528
NAMI College
Jorpati, Kathmandu
01-4917441, 4917442
Herald College
Bishalnagar, Kathmandu
01-4010120, 4010121
IOST
kritipur, Kathmandu
01-4330844
SDC
Bagbazar, Kathmandu
01-4240556