BTech in Biotechnology

Purbanchal University
4 years
Rs.
Updated December 11, 2025

University

Purbanchal University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

Short Description

Four-year engineering-oriented biotechnology program focused on industrial, medical, agricultural, and environmental biotechnological processes with strong lab and technical application components.

Description

Program integrates biological sciences with engineering principles to develop professionals capable of working with biochemical processes, microbial systems, genetic engineering, bioprocessing, and biotechnological product development. Coursework spans molecular biology, immunotechnology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, bioinformatics, plant and animal biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and downstream processing. Emphasis is placed on practical skills, process design, and applied biotechnology for industry and research. Final semester includes an elective, project, and seminar demonstrating applied competence.

Description

Eligibility

  • Grade XII / +2 Science / I.Sc. / PCL with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology/Math/Computer Science, GPA 2.0 or 45%
    OR
  • Diploma in Engineering, Food & Dairy Technology, Animal/Plant Science, Pharmacy, General Medicine, Lab Technology with required science subjects, GPA 2.0 or 45%
    OR
  • A-Level with required science subjects meeting 45% equivalence
    Entrance exam: PU Faculty of Science & Technology (FOST) Bachelor Level Entrance

Curricular Structure (Table)

Duration: 4 years • Semesters: 8

SemesterKey Courses
IPhysics I, Chemistry I, Mathematics I, Computer Foundation, Communicative English, Electrical Engineering
IIPhysics II, Organic Chemistry I, Mathematics II, Computer Programming, Statistics & Probability, Chemical Engineering
IIIOrganic Chemistry II, Cyto-genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry I, Animal & Plant Physiology
IVMolecular Biology, Immunotechnology, Biochemistry II, Developmental Biology, Biophysics & Bioinstrumentation
VGenetic Engineering, Cell & Tissue Culture, Microbial Processing Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Enzymology & Enzyme Technology
VIBioinformatics, Bioprocess Engineering, Downstream Processing, Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology
VIIFood & Industrial Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Marketing & Management of Biotechnology, IPR + Biosafety + Bioethics
VIIIElective I, Project, Seminar

Features

Features

  • Engineering-centered biotechnology curriculum suited for industrial process development
  • Strong lab components: molecular biology, microbial engineering, tissue culture, bioinstrumentation
  • Exposure to industrial bioprocessing and downstream processing
  • Applied orientation toward food, agricultural, environmental, and medical biotechnology
  • Includes IPR, biosafety, and ethics
  • Project-based final semester emphasizing independent application

Admission Process

Admission Process (Points)

  • Meet minimum academic eligibility
  • Apply to PU-affiliated college
  • Sit for PU FOST Bachelor Level Entrance Exam
  • Merit-based selection
  • Submit required academic certificates, transcripts, citizenship/passport, and verification documents upon enrollment

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Pharmaceutical, vaccine, and bioprocess industries
  • Food and beverage biotechnology units
  • Agricultural and seed biotech industries
  • Environmental and waste-treatment sectors
  • Diagnostic labs and biomedical companies
  • Research and development laboratories
  • Quality control and regulatory roles
  • Product design and bioprocess optimization roles