Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology | KU

Objectives

Kathmandu University provides Bachelor in Biotechnology keeping following objectives:

• Provides educational opportunities to students for preparing them to pursue higher studies for the development of their career in bio-industries.
• Enhances professional practices for bio-industries through industrial visits as well as interactions.
• Assists biotechnological industries and related organizations to address their problems by providing consultancy services, HRD interventions and so on.
• Enhances innovative activities in biotechnology and promote scientific publications and intellectual property.
• Strengthens need based programs in higher education as well as continuing education for the benefit of bio-industries of Nepal.

Admission Requirements

Students should have passed I.Sc. (or 10+2 or equivalent) with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Math or Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Students who have passed Class 11 and waiting for the Class 12 results can also apply. Applicants with GCSE A-Level must have minimum of 'C’ grade in at least three related A-Level advanced courses.

Fee Structure

The  average fee for a program in Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology typically ranges from NPR 600,000 – NPR 800,000, though the exact cost may vary depending on the colleges.

Overview

Kathmandu University, School of Science, offers a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology program. This program provides integration of knowledge from microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, and biochemistry areas. This program provides studies to gain knowledge and participate in developing new products and processes in the field of bioindustries. It contributes towards the living standard of people. It provides breakthrough products to combat new diseases, help to feed the global population with crop production, address challenges of climate change, improve medicine, agriculture practices, and treat diseases from artificial biosynthesis.