MS by Research (Biotechnology) | KU

Overview

MS by Research in Biotechnology program, highlighting its focus on research-driven learning, advanced biotechnological methods, and interdisciplinary collaboration. It provides insight into the importance of biotechnology in solving real-world problems in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science

Objectives

  • To develop analytical, business, and managerial skills as well as sophisticated expertise in biotechnology and computational sciences for a diverse set of vocations.
  • To work in cross-disciplinary teams to address questions of relevance to the biotechnology industry through the design and implementation of databases that integrate computational biology and empirical analyses.
  • To explain techniques used to make biological inferences from protein and nucleic acid sequences.
  • To identify biologically relevant problems in biotechnology, biomedical, and agricultural research.
  • To explain fundamental principles that underlie modern techniques in biotechnology.
  • To demonstrate proficiency in performing fundamental molecular biologytechniques.

Eligibility

  1. For M.S. by Research(biotechnology), a minimum of first division in Bachelor's level examination or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 or above is required in the relevant subject.
  2. For M.Phil., a minimum of first division in Master's level examination or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0

Admission Requirements

  1. For M.S. by Research, after completing a four-year Bachelor's degree, at least one year of research experience and a minimum of one published article or paper in a peer-reviewed or university-approved journal is mandatory.

Fee Structure

The average fee for a Master by Research(Bio Technology) program typically ranges between NPR 6,00,000 and NPR 8,00,000, though the exact cost may vary depending on the college or university.

Career and Scope

  • Research Scientist 
  • Biotech Product Development .
  • Academic/Teaching Roles.
  • Bioinformatics Analyst .
  • Clinical Research Associate .
  • Industrial Biotechnologist.
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist