The main objective of Biotechnology programme is to make the students to express their knowledge and skill in the different areas of Biotechnology and to promote innovation and research by the way of interfacing with various funding agencies, universities and other research institutions and to design current, relevant inputs to transform the students into employable and socially responsible citizens.
Eligibility of the course:
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor degree in Science with Biotechnology / Botany / Zoology / B
Biology / Microbiology / Microbial Gene Technology / Bioinstrumentation / Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Agriculture / Marine Biology / Home Science / Farm Science / Nutrition and Dietetics / Integrated Biology / Plant Science / Animal Science / Fisheries Science / Aquaculture / Mathematics with Physics, Chemistry as Ancillary / Medical Lab Technology / MBBS / BDS / B.Pharm / BSMS / BHMS of this University or any of the above degree of any other University accepted by syndicates as equivalent thereto, subjects to such conditions as may prescribed therefore shall be permitted to appear and qualify for the M.Sc., Biotechnology degree examination of Periyar University after a course of study of two academic years.
Duration of the Course:
The course for the degree of Master of Biotechnology shall consist of two academic years divided into four semesters. Each semester consist of 90 working days.
