BSc in Biotechnology

Purbanchal University
4 years
Rs.
Updated December 11, 2025

University

Purbanchal University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

2+

Summary

Short Description

Four-year biotechnology program integrating molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, and applied industrial, agricultural, medical, and environmental technologies.

Description

Program builds interdisciplinary grounding across biological sciences and applied biotechnology. Training spans molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, industrial biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, medical biotechnology, food science, and environmental biotechnology. Emphasis on laboratory skills, research methodology, scientific analysis, and industry-relevant applications. Final-year thesis and internships anchor practical competence.

Description

Eligibility

  • Grade XII / +2 Science / I.Sc. / PCL with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology/Math/Computer Science, minimum GPA 2.0 or 45%
    OR
  • Diploma in Engineering, Food & Dairy Tech, Animal/Plant Science, Pharmacy, General Medicine, Lab Tech with required science subjects, GPA 2.0 or 45%
    OR
  • A-Level with required science subjects meeting 45% equivalence

Entrance exam: PU FOST Bachelor Level Scholarship Entrance Exam

Curricular Structure (Table)

Duration: 4 years • Semesters: 8

SemesterKey Courses
IChemistry, Thermodynamics & Chemical Kinetics, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Language (English/French/German), Sociology/Economics/Management
IIOrganic Chemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology I
IIIBiochemistry I, Analytical Chemistry, General Statistics & Biometry, Genetics, Plant Biotechnology
IVAnalytical Chemistry II, Differential Equations, Biochemistry II, Molecular & Human Genetics, Bioinformatics
VMicrobial Genetics, Indigenous Technology (Field Work), Bioassay Analysis, Medical Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology
VIMolecular Biology II, Genetical Methods, Animal Biotechnology, Immunology, Food Technology
VIIIndustrial Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology II, Bioengineering, IPR + Bioethics
VIIIResearch Methodology, Special Project in Biotechnology, Seminar Presentation

Features

Features

  • Laboratory-driven curriculum across molecular, microbial, biochemical, and technological domains
  • Field work, industrial exposure, and internship opportunities
  • Research-centred final-year project
  • Broad specialization exposure: medical, agricultural, industrial, food, and environmental biotechnology
  • Alignment with emerging biotech industry needs

Admission Process

Admission Process (Points)

  • Meet minimum academic eligibility
  • Apply to PU-affiliated college
  • Sit for PU FOST entrance exam
  • Merit-based ranking determines admission
  • Submit academic certificates, transcripts, citizenship/passport, and supporting documents upon enrollment

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Biotech laboratories and research institutes
  • Pharmaceutical and vaccine industries
  • Food and beverage industries
  • Agricultural and plant science companies
  • Environmental and waste-management sectors
  • Hospitals, diagnostic labs, and molecular testing units
  • Biotech product development and quality control
  • Entry pathway to MSc and research careers

Colleges Offering This Course

Kantipur Valley College

SANN International College