The Master of Science in Biotechnology offers cutting-edge expertise in a variety of courses that incorporates business, law, and science. The program is introduced to provide students with rigorous learning on the subject of molecular biotechnology and traditional biotechnology.
The two-year M.Sc. in Biotechnology program offered by the Tribhuvan University (T.U) is a multidisciplinary program that includes the study of a wide range of subjects such as Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, and immunology, Virology, Genetics and Biochemistry. The discipline creates the well-rounded learning experience that furnishes students with a comprehensive outlook of product development & delivery. The program is divided into four semesters, each of sixteen weeks. In order to complete the program successfully, students should undertake sixty-four hours of full-time study.
Below is the list of colleges for M.Sc. Biotechnology program under Tribhuvan University in Nepal.
The M.Sc. in Biotechnology program aspires to produce skilled graduates for dynamic and satisfying careers in the field of biotechnology and associated professions by offering combined coursework, robust laboratory research, and training in contemporary industry practices. Some of the specific objectives of this program are listed below:
Students interested in pursuing the M.Sc. in Biotechnology program should have Bachelor degree in Science with biological science and chemistry and a bachelor degree in Biochemistry, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology, Medical Lab, Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Environmental Science (with Biological science and Chemistry) and Food Technology. Applicants must have to secure minimum of fifty percent marks. Applicants who fulfill these criteria are allowed to sit in the entrance exam.
Selection Procedures:
Selection is made on the basis of candidates' past academic achievements and entrance test score.
BT526L Metabolic Biochemistry and Secondary Metabolics (Practical)
1 Credit Hour Per Course
BT612L Medical and Pharmaceutical
BT613L Environmental Biotechnology
The Master of Science in Biotechnology paves the way for a number of careers in diverse sectors, such as Bioinformatics and computational biology industries making biotechnological products, Gene Regulation, Drug Discovery, Prediction and Molecular Simulation, Microarray Technologies, Body's and Cell's Bio-signatures, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Bio-electronics and diagnostics, Biosensors, Environmental management, Pharmacology, Medicine, Animal husbandry and agriculture.
Graduates can work as researcher and professor in universities and colleges. In the context of Nepal, the scope and field of biotechnology is developing and is in the initial phase. Thus, industries working in this field are limited. However, it is sure that in the coming days, the graduates will have promising job opportunities within the country as biotechnology has become essential parts of human life. The Master of Science in Biotechnology paves the way for a number of careers in diverse sectors, such as Bioinformatics and computational biology industries making biotechnological products, Gene Regulation, Drug Discovery, Prediction and Molecular Simulation, Microarray Technologies, Body’s and Cell's Bio-signatures, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Bio-electronics and diagnostics, Biosensors, Environmental management, Pharmacology, Medicine, Animal husbandry and agriculture.
Graduates can work as researcher and professor in universities and colleges. In the context of Nepal, the scope and field of biotechnology is developing and is in the initial phase. Thus, industries working in this field are limited. However, it is sure that in the coming days, the graduates will have promising job opportunities within the country as biotechnology has become essential parts of human life.
Divya Gyan College
Putalisadak, Kathmandu
01-4246070
ISMT College
Tinkune, Kathmandu
+977 1 4485278
Padmashree Int'l College
Tinkune, Kathmandu
01-4112252, 4112403
Thames Int'l College
Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu
01-4464584
KCMIT
Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu
01-4479939
Kantipur City College
Putalisadak, Kathmandu
4430239, 4437093
Malpi Int'l College
Baluwatar, Kathmandu
4442066, 4442067
Kathford College
Balkumari, Lalitpur
977-1-5201241, 01-2050226
The British College
Thapathali, Kathmandu
01-5970003
NAMI College
Jorpati, Kathmandu
01-4917441, 4917442
Islington College
Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu
01-4512929, 9801022446
Herald College
Naxal , Kathmandu
9801022637, 01-5970120
PCPS College
Kupondole, Lalitpur
01-5181033, 5181198
Triton Int'l College
Tinkune, Kathmandu
01-5104450, 5104529
Mid-Valley Int'l College
Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu
977 1 4435188, 4437188