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The Department of Biotechnology at JIIT, Noida (est. 2002) offers a research-driven M.Tech Biotechnology program designed to meet evolving academic and industry needs. The program integrates theoretical depth with practical knowledge and hands-on research experience under the guidance of experienced faculty. The curriculum integrates core courses in genetics, molecular biology, and genetic engineering with advanced electives such as bioprocess engineering, immunotechnology, nanotechnology, biosensors, vaccine biotechnology, structural biology, drug delivery, and genomics & society. Students gain practical exposure through two minor projects and a year-long major dissertation, ensuring a balance between theory and application. Research areas in the department span genomics, proteomics, drug target discovery, microbial diversity, bioremediation, medicinal plant biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, and regulatory sciences. The program prepares students for careers in life sciences research, biotechnology industry, and regulatory sectors, equipping them with expertise in biosafety, ethics, research methodology, and product development.
Curriculum has been carefully designed to meet the objectives as mentioned earlier. We understand that in order to cater the demands of the market and meet the challenges of the future the curriculum is subjected to change.
First Semester
S. No.
Course Code
Title
L
T
P
Total
Credits
1.
17M11BT111
Biomolecules and Cell Communication
3
-
-
3
3
2.
17M11BT112
Molecular Modeling and Drug Design
3
-
-
3
3
3.
Elective – I
--
3
-
-
3
3
4.
Elective – II
--
3
-
-
3
3
5.
Elective – III
--
3
-
-
3
3
6.
18M11GE111
Research Methodology and Intellectual Property Rights
2
-
-
2
2
7.
17M15BT111
Biotechniques Lab-I (One or more Units within the credit limits)
-
-
6
6
3
TOTAL
23
20
Departmental Electives (First Semester)
Code
Subject
17M12BT111
Biosensors
17M12BT112
Animal and Plant Biotechnology
17M12BT113
Information Technology for Biologists
17M12BT114
Enzyme Technology
17M12BT115
Environmental Biotechnology
17M12BT116
Regulatory Affairs
17M12BT117
Clinical Trials & Database Management
17M12BT118
Product Development in Biotechnology
17M12BT119
Phytotherapeutics and Pharmacology
17M12BT120
Innate Immunology
17M12BT121
Advanced Molecular Biotechnology
17M12BT122
Advanced Microbiology and Immunology
Second Semester
Sl. No.
Course Code
Title
L
T
P
Total
Credits
1.
17M11BT113
Bioprocess and Industrial Biotechnology
3
-
-
3
3
2.
17M11BT114
Diseases and Healthcare
3
-
-
3
3
3.
Elective – IV
--
3
-
-
3
3
4.
Elective – V
--
3
-
-
3
3
5.
Audit-I
--
2
-
-
2
Qualifying
6.
17M17BT112
Project Based Learning - I
-
-
4
4
2
7.
17M15BT112
Biotechniques Lab-II (One or more Units within the credit limits)
-
-
6
6
3
TOTAL
17
--
Departmental Electives (Second Semester)
Code
Subject
17M12BT123
Bio separation Technology
17M12BT124
System Biology and Neural Network
17M12BT125
Nanobiotechnology
17M12BT126
Vaccine Biotechnology
17M12BT127
Nutraceuticals
17M12BT128
Structural Biology
17M12BT129
Metagenomics
17M12BT130
Microbial Technology
17M12BT131
Drug Delivery
17M12BT133
Experimental Models in Research
17M12BT134
Genomics & Society
Third Semester
Sl. No.
Course Code
Title
L
T
P
Total
Credits
1.
Open Electives
--
3
-
-
3
3
2.
17M17BT211
Seminar & Term Paper OR MOOC/Other Institute Coursework
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