One year - M.Sc. (Biotechnology - Plant / Microbial) programme is aimed at

1. Development of skilled human resources in a field of economic and strategic importance, nationally as well as globally.
2. Leveraging existing capacities at TERI SAS and TERI to align with national policy decisions and national missions promoting biotechnology-related research and industries.
3. To provide diverse academic options and more opportunities to add to the workforce skilled in biotechnology.
4. Organization-wide directive to adapt to the impending nation-wide restructuring of tertiary educational programs.

TERI SAS aims to create a skilled cadre of biotechnology professionals, while maintaining quality parameters at par with current requirements in academia, industry and allied professions. The proposed program aims to provide students with an understanding of advanced concepts and techniques in biotechnology, while promoting inter-disciplinary and holistic skill development and learning that contributes to the attainment of SDGs.

The objective of the programme is to highlight the role played by biotechnology in modern society and its relevance to sustainable development. The M.Sc. programme in Biotechnology seeks to provide education and training, empower students with technical skill-set, create capacities and build career opportunities in three key domains of biotechnology namely:

• Research and development in industry and academia
• Science education
• Policy, regulations and management

This is achieved through a combination of interdisciplinary curricula comprised of both theory as well as intensive laboratory work. Through its unique pedagogical methods, the academic programme allows transferability of acquired skills in domains unrelated to biotech sectors.

• A research-oriented learning that develops analytical and integrative problem-solving approaches.
• Specialized knowledge and practical training to address contemporary problems in academia and industry.
• Awareness of ethical issues and regulatory considerations while addressing societal needs for sustainability.
• To advance education and research in biotechnology and explore sustainable solutions for agriculture, environment and energy sectors.
• Promote an understanding of interdisciplinary approaches and technologies used in the analysis of complex biological information.
• Impart rigorous hands-on training in both laboratory-based methods and bio-informatics tools for biological research.
• Sensitize students about multifaceted regulatory issues and ethical concerns related to biotechnology.

• Molecular biology tools and experimental strategies, theoretical understanding of OMICS approaches.
• DNA profiling and barcoding techniques, generation of transgenics, marker assisted breeding and selection, testing of hybrid purity.
• Computational skills such as modelling, simulation analysis of data.
• Structural and functional characterization of biological macromolecules.
• IPRs, ethics and regulations in the field of biotechnology
• Theoretical and applied knowledge and practical skills in Plant biotechnology for a better food, nutrition and environment for the mankind.
• Microbial diversity, Molecular pathogenesis, host-microbe interactions, bioprocess engineering and environmental biotechnology.

• Open to all students who have completed a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Sciences/ Engineering/ Technology/ Vocational studies
• Semester 2 involves full time research towards the Major Project culminating in the submission of a dissertation

• Four-year B.Sc. (Honours/ Honours with research) Degree or equivalent in Sciences/ Engineering/ Technology/ Vocational studies from a recognized University
• Aggregate marks /CGPA of qualifying B.Sc. Degree, followed by interaction/counselling or CUET-PG /NEET-PG score/ equivalent international examination