MTech Biotechnology

MTech Biotechnology

Masters
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2 years
Fee (Tentative)NPR 630,000

Institutions offering MTech Biotechnology

Currently, 1 institutions offer MTech Biotechnology under Kathmandu University in Nepal with 1 of them offering in Kavrepalanchok district.

Kathmandu University School of Science, Department of Biotechnology offers in M.Tech Biotechnology program. 

M.Tech in Biotechnology program of Kathmandu University aims to fulfill the acute shortage of competent biotechnologists in the national bio-industries and allied areas with a mission to cater and supply a steady stream of highly competent biotechnology graduates required for the country. 

Eligibility

Students who have completed 4 years undergraduate programs in Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Pharmacy , Biochemistry and Veterinary Science and other relevant degrees with minimum 60 % in aggregate or 2.5 CGPA are eligible to apply.

Students, who have completed 3 years undergraduate programs with minimum 60 % in aggregate or 2.5 CGPA, will have to undertake 1 year bridge course, in Biotechnology, to be conducted by the Department.

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 peoples standards of living. Major avenues of career development for M. Tech Biotechnology graduates are as follows:

  1. Research and development in processing of diverse biological materials.
  2. Managing bio-industries.
  3. Employment opportunities are available in the industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and plant & animal biotechnology. Other options are available in forensics, disease and diagnostic therapy, education and environmental protection bodies.

Curricular Structure

First Semester: Total Credits 17

Course No.Title of the CourseCredits
BIOT551Cell Biology and Genetics3
BIOT553Advanced Biochemistry3
BIOT543Microbiology and Immunology3
BIOT544Quality Management System and IPR3
BIOT561Research Methodology and Biostatistics3
BIOT591Laboratory Techniques I2

 

Second Semester: Total Credits 18

Course No.Title of the CourseCredits
BIOT556Bioinstrumentation3
BIOT557Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering3
BIOT580Plant and Animal Cell Culture3
BIOT545Advanced Environmental Biotechnology3
BIOT546Bioinformatics3
BIOT 590Seminar-I1
BIOT592Laboratory Techniques II2

 

Third Semester: Total Credits 17

Course No.Title of the CourseCredits
BIOT577Plant Pathology and Pest Management3
BIOT582Medical Biotechnology3
BIOT576Agriculture Biotechnology3
BIOT570Industrial Biotechnology3
BIOT560Entrepreneurship and Project Management3
BIO1594Laboratory Techniques II2

 

Fourth Semester: Total Credits 11

Course No.Title of the CourseCredits
BIOT596Proposal & Manuscript Writing1
 BIOT595Seminar - II1
BIOT599Dissertation9