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B.Tech. (in Biotechnology) is a pioneering program in Nepal. Biotechnology is a frontier area offering a new technological base to understand living beings at the molecular level unravel the genetic codes that govern biological processes and thereby be able to manipulate those for the betterment of humankind.
Biotechnology is not just one subject; rather it is an amalgam of a number of different scientific fields. Biotechnology uses knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry just to name a few. In recent times, new concepts such as bioinformatics, proteomics, microarrays are becoming standard terminologies within this vast area of research. Novel research findings by scientists in this field of science are helping people worldwide in their quest for a healthier lifestyle.
The program is an intensive four-year course stretch over eight semesters of full time study.
Salient Features
Eligibility
10+2 (or equivalent) examinations with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB)
OR Minimum 2.4 GPA in aggreate and minimum C+ in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) and minimum C in other subjects.
Formal Admission takes place in July - August for the Fall Term. Selection of candidates is based on:
- Scores on the KU Undergraduate Admission Test (a two-hour test to access proficiency in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics), and
- Merit of academic attainments up to the higher secondary or intermediate level
- Personal interview
Job Prospects
A career in biotechnology is not just a job; it is an invitation to participate in the development of new products and processes that also contribute to improving people's standards of living.
Major avenues of career development opportunities are as follows:
- Research and development in the processing of diverse biological materials and in the field of managing bio-industries.
- Employment opportunities are available in the industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages and plant and animal biotechnology and other options in forensics, disease and diagnostic therapy, education and environmental protection bodies.
- Opening ways for pursuing further studies at Masters or Doctoral levels.
Curricular Structure
This is the curricular structure of B.Tech at Biotechnology program offered by Kathmandu University, School of Science.
Year I Semester I
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
MATH 111 |
Calculus and Algebra |
3 |
|
PHYS 104 |
General Physics |
3 |
|
CHEM 101 |
General Chemistry |
3 |
|
BIOL 101 |
General Biology |
3 |
|
COMP 101 |
Information System Technology |
2 |
|
PHYS 146 |
General Physics Lab |
1 |
|
ENGT 104 |
Professional Communication |
3 |
|
|
Total Credits |
18 |
Year I Semester II
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
MATH 102 |
Statistics & Probability |
3 |
|
PHYS 105 |
General Biophysics |
3 |
|
COMP 117 |
Introduction to Python Programming |
3 |
|
CHEM 103 |
Chemistry I |
3 |
|
BIOT 101 |
Introductory Biotechnology |
3 |
|
BIOT 102 |
Biosafety |
2 |
|
EDRG 103 |
Engineering Drawing |
2 |
Year II Semester I
|
BIOT 201 |
Microbiology |
3 |
|
BIOT 202 |
Genetics |
3 |
|
BIOT 203 |
Biochemistry |
3 |
|
BIOT 204 |
Principles of Biochemical Engineering |
3 |
|
BIOT 205 |
Cell Biology |
3 |
|
CHEM 201 |
Reaction Mechanism & Stereochemistry |
3 |
|
BIOT 251 |
Microbiology laboratory |
1 |
|
BIOT 252 |
Biochemistry laboratory |
1 |
|
BIOT 253 |
Cell Biology laboratory |
1 |
Year II Semester II
|
BIOT 206 |
Molecular Biology I |
3 |
|
BIOT 207 |
Immunology |
3 |
|
BIOT 208 |
Developmental Biology |
3 |
|
PHYS 209 |
Biophysics |
3 |
|
BIOT 210 |
Microbial Bioprocess Engineering |
3 |
|
CHEM 212 |
Quantitative Analysis |
3 |
|
BIOT 254 |
Microbial Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory |
1 |
|
BIOT 255 |
Immunology laboratory |
1 |
|
CHEM 214 |
Quantitative Analysis Practice |
1 |
Year III Semester I
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
BIOT 301 |
Downstream Processing |
3 |
|
BIOT 302 |
Molecular Biology II |
3 |
|
BIOT 303 |
Plant Biotechnology |
3 |
|
BIOT 304 |
Animal Cell Culture Technology |
3 |
|
INAN 301 |
Instrumental Analysis |
3 |
|
BIOT 351 |
Downstream Processing Laboratory |
1 |
|
BIOT 352 |
Molecular Biology Laboratory |
1 |
|
BIOT 353 |
Plant Biotechnology Laboratory |
1 |
|
BIOT 354 |
Animal Cell Culture Laboratory |
1 |
|
INAN 351 |
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory |
1 |
|
Total Credits |
20 |
Year III Semester II
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
BIOT 305 |
Bioinformatics |
3 |
|
BIOT 306 |
Recombinant DNA technology |
3 |
|
BIOT 307 |
Environmental Biotechnology |
3 |
|
BIOT 308 |
Enzymology & Enzyme Technology |
3 |
|
BIOT 309 |
Biosafety and Bioethics |
3 |
|
BIOT 310 |
Industrial Plant Studies |
1 |
|
BIOT 355 |
Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory |
1 |
|
BIOT 356 |
Recombinant DNA Technology laboratory |
1 |
|
Total Credits |
18 |
Year IV Semester I
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
BIOT 401 |
Industrial Biotechnology |
3 |
|
BIOT 403 |
Total Quality Management |
3 |
|
BIOT *** |
Elective |
3 |
|
BIOT *** |
Elective |
3 |
|
BIOT *** |
Elective |
3 |
|
BIOT 451 |
Industrial Biotechnology Laboratory |
1 |
|
BIOT 452 |
Seminar in Biotechnology |
1 |
|
BIOT 453 |
Industrial Training |
2 |
|
Total Credits |
19 |
Year IV Semester II
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
MGTS 402 |
Entrepreneurship Development |
3 |
|
BIOT *** |
Elective |
3 |
|
BIOT *** |
Elective |
3 |
|
BIOT 455 |
Project Work |
6 |
|
Total Credits |
15 |
List of Electives
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
BIOT 404 |
Plant Molecular Biology |
|
|
BIOT 406 |
Herbs and Herbal Products |
|
|
BIOT 407 |
Agricultural Biotechnology |
|
|
BIOT 409 |
Immunotechnology |
|
|
BIOT 410 |
Cancer Biology |
|
|
BIOT 413 |
Molecular Modelling and Drug Design |
|
|
BIOT 414 |
Genomics & Proteomics |
|
|
BIOT 415 |
Food Chemistry |
|
|
BIOT 416 |
Food Processing and Preservation |
|
|
BIOT 417 |
Neutraceuticals and Functional Foods |
|
|
BIOT 418 |
Human Nutrition and Dietetics |
|