Ph.D - Biotechnology

Overview:

Ph.D. Biotechnology is a Doctorate course in Biotechnology that generally takes 3-5 years to complete. In this course, students would have to study subjects like Research Methodology, Scientific Communication, Recent Trends in Biotechnology, etc. A student who has completed Post Graduation in Biotechnology from a recognized University with minimum aggregate marks of 55% (for the general category) or 50% (for SC, ST and OBC candidates) is eligible for this course.

Admission process for Ph.D. Biotechnology is based on entrance exams like CSIR-UGC NET, UGC NET, GATE, etc. The colleges also conduct a group discussion and personal interview round after the entrance exams for the final shortlisting of candidates.

The average fees for pursuing PhD Biotechnology is INR 30,000 to INR 4,00,000 and the fees may vary from college to college. During this course, the candidates will have to perform research in one of the major Biotechnology topics which include Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Protein Biotechnology, Genomics, etc.

Some Highlights of Ph.D Biotechnology:

Top Colleges Offering Ph.D Biotechnology:

• Stella Maris College
  
• Women’s Christian College
  
• Mount Carmel College
  
• St. Xavier’s College
  
• Kishinchand Chellaram College
  
• DAV College
  
• Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women
  
• Bishop Heber College Tiruchirappalli, Kerala
  
• Ramaniranjan jhunjhunwala College, Maharashtra
  
• Jaipur National University
  

Why Choose Ph.D Biotechnology:

• The possibilities in Biotechnology are immense. Whether it is in the medical field or agriculture, this technology has developed a lot in the coming time.
  
• Biotechnology has applications in many industries. Professions can choose to work for a variety of organizations, including government agencies, private companies, regulatory bodies, or clinical laboratories.
  
• The scope of this field is expected to increase in future. Just as there will be development in technology, there will be many employment opportunities in this field.
  
• The candidates will have multiple career options. Besides pursuing a career in Biotechnology, students can also make a career in the IT industry.
  
• The candidates can also turn entrepreneurs. This course gives you the ability to start your own research lab, you can become a professor in the universities and can become a research scientist as well.
  

Admission Procedure For Ph.D Biotechnology:

• Admission to the PhD Biotechnology will be done according to the marks scored in the entrance examination.
  
• Some of the most popular PhD Biotechnology Entrance Exams are UGC NET, CSIR UGC NET, etc.
  
• GATE/GPAT qualified candidates will also be considered for admission to the course. They will not have to appear for any entrance exam.
  

Eligibility For Ph.D Biotechnology:

• The candidates must complete their post-graduation in Biotechnology or Bioinformatics or any other relevant discipline from a recognized board or university.
  
• Minimum 50% - 55% aggregate marks or 6.75 CGPA on a 10 point scale should be scored at the Post Graduation level to be eligible for this course.
  
• They should also clear the entrance exam like CSIR- UGC – NET, DBI JRF, ICMR JRF, etc.
  
• The candidate should be currently employed in the relevant field with a research experience of minimum 2 years.
  

Career Opportunities For Ph.D Biotechnology:

After completing the PhD biotechnology programme, candidates can choose from a range of professions. Students have the option of finding employment or continuing their education after finishing the course. The scope of the PhD Biotechnology programme is rapidly growing and will most likely keep growing in the near future. PhD Biotechnology graduates are qualified to work in a variety of fields in both the public and private sectors.

Jobs Opportunities After Ph.D Biotechnology:

• Researcher
  
• Biochemist
  
• Professor
  
• Microbiologist
  
• Medical Scientist
  
• Biomedical Engineer
  
• Product Strategies

 Areas of Recruitment for PhD in Biotechnology:

• Colleges & Universities
  
• Medical Research Centers
  
• Agriculture Sector
  
• Pharmaceutical Industry
  
• Medical Firms
  
• Education Departments
  
• Local Research Centers
  

Syllabus For Ph.D Biotechnology:

Semester I

Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
Statistics and Probability Theory

Semester II

Critical Review of the Research Conducted
A Research Review Report
Viva-Voce

Semester III

Philosophical and Sociological Basis of Educational Research
Supervisor Directed Course (Need-based) and Research

Semester IV

Final Research Proposal
Supervisor Directed Course (Need-based) and Research

Semester V

Independent Research with Seminars

Semester VI

Independent Research with Seminars