Medical Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary course that deals with advances in biotechnology directly applicable to the field of medicine. It is a discipline that applies physical and chemical technology to analysis of biological and biomedical systems.).

Medical biotechnology will prepare you to devise innovative solutions to the unmet challenges in biology, health and medicine. So, the course is right for you, if you are interested in:

• Developing novel solutions to challenging, real-world problems related to health and medicine
• Innovating tools and devices to improve human lives
• Cutting-edge independent research and design projects in diagnostics, therapeutics and medico-analysis (in vitro, in vivo or in silico)
• Learning by doing, through labs, projects and research.

The M.Sc Medical Biotechnology course that we offer at (D Y Patil International University) DYPIU is an opportunity for you after your B.Sc in any basic life sciences courses to develop your skills in the medicine related field. Medical biotechnology prepares you for the various opportunities in a medical oriented industry. The course at DYPIU is designed uniquely by combining Biomedicine with physical/ chemical sciences and computing to nurture the students to excel in the advances in this field. It is a four semester course with exposure to all latest emerging medical technologies. The second year is open for in depth projects in a choice of your own in the vast arena of medical biotechnology.

• Meticulous combination of physical sciences and computing technologies with Biomedical concepts
• Biocomputing: basics of computing and data analysis for biomedicine.
• Futuristic Learning by experience: The program is a convergence of the latest technologies with modern tools.
• Internships/Projects: Students do internships/projects in the second-year. Emphasis will be given on solving problems affecting rural/societal/small industry and to develop empathy among students.
• Future Proof Curriculum: The program is designed in such a way that the courses can be constantly upgraded and revamped to prepare the students with the necessary competencies in order to excel and become future ready as a part of the workforce.
• Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship: The students are encouraged to learn to take challenges, risks and create rather than merely be absorbed into the workforce. The course trains them to solve problems and encourages them to become a vital player in the world of innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Faculty Quality: DYPIU has research oriented faculty with Ph.D. from the renowned Universities in India and abroad. They cover a wide spectrum of research interests e.g. nanotechnology, biomechanics, biochemistry, biomaterials and tissue engineering, etc.

For fulfillment of your post-graduation you are given the option of doing two projects in the final year in semester 3 and semester 4.

There are three prime focus areas of projects and you can opt for any of these based on your interest:

1. Societal/Rural and Small Industry problem based projects: These projects will cater to the real life problems and will expose the students to ground level issues of the world

2. Industrial projects: This project will be done to solve an industry problem which may be possible using a known method

3. Research Projects: These projects will allow students to work on solving a problem using new methodology or applying a known methodology to solve a problem in a new application area.

During the semester breaks, students can perform internships in or outside of the University. However, during the first two semesters, students are advised to do the internships in the University to ease their attendance in the class and lab-work.

 

You are given the option to do two projects; a small project/ dissertation in semester 3 and a full semester project/ dissertation/ industrial training in 4the semester. You also have an option to continue the 3rd semester project in the next semester.

The total intake for M.Sc (Medical Biotechnology) is 30.

It is always good to know chemistry however it is not mandatory.

Students can take non-credit courses on their own, open electives from other departments are not being offered. However, the choice of elective will be subject to availability during that semester and also to capacity of the class.

The fees for this program is Rs. 1,20,000/- per annum, along with the registration fee of Rs. 2,500/- per semester. There is a one-time caution money deposit of Rs. 10,000/- which is refundable at the end of the course.

The fees are the same in both years.

B.Sc. degree or equivalent in relevant subjects like Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology etc. with a minimum of 50% aggregate.

The candidate should have 50% marks or equivalent grade in the bachelor’s course. The candidate will have to appear for the Entrance Exam/Interview. Those selected can join for the course.

1. Please follow the link dypiu.ac.in to apply for this course. Attention, the applicant must select the program as "M.Sc Medical Biotechnology" and must fill all the fields.

2. Fill the application form available online by paying Registration fees Rs. 1000/- (Non- Refundable).

One needs to have the basic knowledge about biology/biotechnology.

You can straight away apply for M.Sc + Ph.D. program or after completing the first two semesters, you can opt for M.Sc + Ph.D course. After finishing the all the credit requirements of the M.Sc. course you can embark on your Ph.D program. The Ph.D supervisor can be decided according to the rules and regulations of DYPIU Ph.D program.

If you are interested in pursuing your Ph.D it is better to opt for M.Sc + Ph.D as you will save time by continuing on your M.Sc project and will get more time for your research problem. You get a dual degree upon completion of the two courses. You also don’t have to appear for an entrance test/ interview twice. In the case of unforeseen circumstances you could quit the program and get M.Sc degree.

• The tuition fees for M.Sc + Ph.D will be Rs.1,20,000/ per annum for the first two years followed by Rs.1,50,000/- per annum for the rest of the years.
• For Ph.D, the fees is 1,50,000/- annum for the entire duration of program.
• Rs 2,500 would be charged as Registration fee for all semesters.

There are possibilities of fellowships as well as Teaching Assistantship during the program.

Placements are organized for every program being offered at DYPIU. All students qualify for cross-disciplinary placements as per the norms of the Placement Committee.

Medical Biotechnology is an excellent preparation for a career in Science and Technology, in biomedical, tissue engineering and biotech companies. Mainly, careers can be looked at in both public and private sectors. One can choose for higher studies, join national and international research institutes at varied positions such as scientist, RA, research assistant, technical officer, pool officers etc. A medical biotechnologist can get into production and quality management divisions of pharmaceutical industry, drug & vaccine industry, biomedical device industry etc., medical laboratories for research, diagnostics and therapeutics, university and college teaching, Patent officer and regulatory officers. It gives good career opportunities in the field of medical administration, sales, and regulatory practices. Medical Biotechnologists can find employment both in India and abroad as researchers, development engineers, process and manufacturing engineers, and as product managers with good salary packages.

You will have enough opportunities, though having additional higher degree is always beneficial for the job prospects

From cancer research to biomedical devices, medical biotechnology has many promising avenues of technological development that have the potential to benefit the societies. It includes various fields like omics and gene therapy, drug discovery, tissue engineering, advanced imaging etc. A lot of medical research and development centers are always hiring medical biotechnologists for different purposes ranging from new concepts for the development and production of the new therapeutic or diagnostic strategies.

This is a field of study that connects medical science with technological aspects. The skills and knowledge taught in this program will allow you to develop a successful career in biotech entrepreneurship, medical and pharmaceutical materials characterization, medical diagnostics product development. In addition, the Master of Medical Biotechnology program can be a route for career advancement if you are currently employed in biotechnology and/or related medical and pharmaceutical industries.

This subject provides students with both a solid foundation of the theoretical concepts and practical industrially applicable laboratory technique experiences used in medical biotechnology industries. In addition, students will also receive training in product commercialization business plan development.

You can opt for a project from any medical biotechnology based Industry.

We provide support to Student’s startups after consultation with the vice chancellor.

We have a number of institutes like CSIR, DBT, DST, AND ICMR run Institutes, IIT’s, IISers and a few private Institutes offering courses and Ph.D. A host of Universities in India and abroad as well.

Current applications of biotechnology are predominantly practiced in the fields of agriculture and medicine; production of new and improved foods. Biotechnology applications in the field of medicine have resulted in new antibiotics, vaccines for a variety of diseases, and improved ways of producing therapeutic biomolecules, tissue constructs, Implants. Diagnostic tests for serious genetic diseases, many types of cancers, rare diseases and difficult Brain diseases have been developed; ways of detecting and treating AIDS and also advanced AI based diagnostics.

Our courses are designed to an international standard and we have our faculty trained in research from various prestigious Institutes from India and abroad. Our programs are trendsetter for the country and in line with the futuristic technology trends. Many scientists from all over the world participate in our program through guest lectures and research collaborations. We are also involved in international research projects.