B.Sc. (Honours in Biotechnology)

Course Level: Graduation
Duration: 3 years
Examination Type: Semester System (Six Semesters)
Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks in Medical or Non-Medical Stream
Affiliation: Punjabi University, Patiala
Major Subjects:
• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Genetics
• R-DNA technology
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Enzymology
• Cell Biology
• Animal Tissue culture
• Plant Tissue Culture
• IPR, Bioethics and Entrepreneurship
• Microbial and Environment
• Bioengineering & Fermentation Technology (Punjabi/Basic Knowledge is Qualifying paper Only taught in 01 Year)

Program Outcomes

Biotechnology is making immense contribution for the betterment of society. This professional course aims to provide experimental knowledge, analytical and conceptual skills to the learners in diverse areas like molecular biology, tissue culture, genetics, RDNA technology, cell and molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, biochemistry, fermentation technology, immunology, microbial technology etc. The course opens many career options after its completion. Following are the various programme specific outcomes:

  • Understanding the concepts of biotechnology with reference to cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, microbial technology, fermentation technology, enzyme technology, environment biotechnology, chemistry, biophysics, statistics to appreciate how diverse phenomena observed in nature and in daily life.
  • Students will be able plan, conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data for investigating problems in Biotechnology and allied fields.
  • Learn to carry out experiments in basic as well as certain advanced areas of biotechnology such as biochemistry, plant biotechnology, animal biotechnology, enzyme technology and Bioinformatics.
  • Understand the basic concepts of certain sub fields such as biochemistry and Industrial biotechnology, molecular biotechnology, Environment biotechnology, Agri-biotechnology, general theory of Bioremediation and Fermentation.
  • Gain hands on experience to work in applied fields of biological sciences. Learn different techniques pertaining to diverse field of biotechnology at theoretical and experimentation/practical level
  • Gaining knowledge to transform theoretical concept to practical products/process and learning laws concerning to patents and IPR
  • Gain a thorough Knowledge in the subject to be able to teach it at school level
  • Relate the global scenario and interdisciplinary science areas and opportunity for development of technology in India abroad
  • Viewing biotechnology as a tool the developing mind and critical attitude and the faculty of logical reasoning that is prepared to serve in diverse fields

Program Scope

Higher study
  • B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education)
  • Masters in Biotechnology
  • Masters in Biochemistry
  • Masters in Microbiology
  • Masters in Chemistry
  • Masters in Environment Sciences
  • Masters in Life Sciences
  • Masters in Biosciences
  • Masters in Microbial Sciences
  • Masters in Forensic Sciences
  • Masters in Human Genetics
  • Masters in Food Technology
  • Masters in Nutrition
  • Masters in Bioinformatics
  • Masters in Nanotechnology
  • Masters in Agriculture Biotechnology
  • Masters in Microbial Fermentation Technology
  • Maters in Food Technology
  • Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D programme
  • Preparation of Competitive Test like IAS, PCS, Banking, Sale/Income Tax, Food Inspector, TET etc.
Job Positions
  • Quality Control and Quality Assurance Officer at Private as well as Government Industries
  • Microbiologist
  • Biochemist
  • R & D Executive & Manager, CEO
  • Food Analyst, Officer, Inspector, Manager, CEO
  • Production, Manufacturing, Packing Managers,
  • Research Associate or Assistance
  • Food Safety Officer
  • School Teacher, Assistant Professor or professor
  • Junior or Senior or Post doc. Research Fellow
  • Scientist
  • Medical Laboratory Consultant
  • Medical Laboratory In-charge
  • Vaccine Unit Manager
  • CEO, PCS, IAS, Food Inspector, Bank Manager
Top Recruiting Areas
  • Agro-Food-Biotech Sector
  • Pharmaceuticals Institutes or Industries
  • Food Institutes or Industries
  • Agriculture Universities or Industries
  • Biotherapeutics Industries
  • Milk Industries
  • Vaccine, Enzymes, Antibiotics Serum Company
  • Environmental Conservation or pollution
  • Colleges University and Research Institutes
  • Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
  • Biotechnology or Food Incubators
  • Entrepreneurship, Multinational Companies
  • Health Care Sector (Both Private Multispecialty Hospitals & Government Hospitals)
  • All Biological Industries (Such as Food, Paper & Pulp Industry, Brewery, Pharmaceutical etc.)
  • Educational Institutes at Both Lectureship and teaching at School Level for Higher Classes (Both Government Sector as well as Private Sector)
  • Research & Development Laboratories, organization like NIPER, IMTECH, NABI Mohali, NDRI, NIH, CSIR, PAU, NIGPER, PGIMER, AIIMS, FSSAI, DST, ICMR and many more,
  • Sale/Income, Banking/PO/BPO
Major Recruiters
  • Sun Pharma
  • Patanjali Ayurveda
  • Wipro
  • Panecea Biotech
  • Pagro Frozen Foods
  • Amar Biotech
  • Punjab National Bank
  • Axis Bank

B.Sc. (Honours in Biotechnology) @ Baba Farid College

Result and University Merits
  • All of The Merit 05 Position (October 2019) Declared by University
  • 03 Gold Medalist In a Row from last years in continuous from all over Punjab
  • 100% Results over 60% students scored more than 70% Marks Including 80% by more than 35% Students
Our Esteemed ALUMNI Placed/Working/Test Qualified
  • Moumita Ghosh in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
  • Amrinder Singh in Deputy Forest Ranger, Forest Department, Punjab, India.
  • Kamlesh Bhan in Turacoz Healthcare Solutions, Gurgaon
  • Narpinder Singh, Wallmart Pvt. Ltd.
  • Nisha Kala, Wipro Technologies, Pune
  • Maneet Kaur, Sunpharma India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Rippendeep Kaur, Amar Biotech, Bathinda
  • Sandeep Kumar, Verka Punjab State Cooperative Ltd.
  • Prabhjot Kaur, Redstone Foods, Mississauga, Ontario
  • Amit Gaur, LPG Pvt. Ltd.
  • Manpreet Singh Mangal, Savannah Seeds Pvt Ltd.
  • Neeru Yadav, Patajali Ayurved Ltd. Haridwar
Internship/Summer Trainings Opportunities are provided to students Every Year Over 40 Students of our department completed Internship programme offered by organizations such as:
  • Orbit Biotech (Mohali),
  • Central Research Institute – A Vaccine Unit of WHO (Kasauli),
  • NDRI (Karnal),
  • Abca Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd., Mohali,
  • Biotech Research (Haryana),
  • GADVASU (Ludhiana),
  • Amar Biotech. (Bathinda),
  • IIFPT (Bathinda),
  • Verka Milk Plant (Bathinda) etc.
Certificate Courses are provided along with regular courses
  • Every Year Approximately 70 Students of our department appear in certificate courses which are held every semester. Recently (2020), 2 certificate courses namely Plant Biotechnology and Agriculture Biotechnology are being undertaken.
  • Over 15 Graduate Students Pursued Online MOOCS through NPTEL, Swayam, Course Sera, NSDC
Interaction Opportunities with Industry Persons’ and Experts
  • Guest Talk on “Algae Nutraceuticals and products – A promising future for young Bio-Entrepreneur” by Dr. Rajiv Aneja, Director ABCA Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd., Mohali, Punjab Online mode on 22nd April, 2020.
  • Guest Talk on “T and B Cells receptors, their activation & functions: Key Player of Adaptive Immunity” by Dr. Monisha Dhiman, Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (Pb.). Online mode on 1st May, 2020.
  • Guest Talk on Industrial Fermentation: Role of Growth Kinetics, Mathematical Model in Biotherapeutics Production through CSTRS” by Mr. Pankaj Nagpal Senior Faculty Vidyamandir, Jaipur, Online Mode on 11th May, 2020.
Labs
  • Plant Tissue Culture
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry and Enzymology laboratories
  • Microbial Fermentation
  • Bioinformatics
  • Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic and Physical)
  • Instrumental Lab.
Online Teaching Option
  • Support of MICROSOFT TEAM for
  • Online Classes as per Time Table
  • Regular Online Assignment
  • Online Expert Lectures
  • Availability of Study Material
  • Students can CHAT ANY TIME
  • Availability of Recorded lectures for Future Reference
  • Lectures through PPT and Videos
Training/ Workshops from Industry
  • Approximately over 60 students of our department join Training Programs on Microbiology, Fermentation, DNA Isolation programmes offered by organizations such as: Orbit Biotechnology, Mohali, Central Research Institute, Karnal, Abca Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd., Mohali etc.
  • We conduct Every Year 3 Practical Based Workshops in Department for enhancing Practical Knowledge of the students. In Year 2019 Escherichia Genomics Pvt. Ltd. has conducted a workshop on Molecular Biology Techniques in collaboration of our Department.
  • Workshop On microbes By Orbit Biotech (Mohali)
Research
  • Hardik Garg of B. Sc. (Hons In Biotechnology I Year) recently Published his Research paper On ‘Nanobiotechnology’ in Peer Reviewed Journals – He prepared the nanoparticle.
  • 05 Students Prepared the rose Water and Sale it
  • 04 Students worked on Biotherapeutics from Medicinal Valued plants and made product for sale
  • 06 Students working on the isolation of beneficial bacteria to produce biotherapeutics
  • 04 Students recently prepared the low cost hand sanitizer
  • 03 students Tulsi Arc, Arc a Zeera and Oil
  • 20 ongoing case studies on IPR, COVID-19 and Entrepreneur opportunities/after lockdown.
  • All Students are involved in Research Project, case studies
Extra-Curricular Activities
  • Sports, Annual Athletic meet
  • Youth Festivals
  • Freshers’ and Farewell Parties
  • Tour/Trips, 04-05 Days longs refreshing tours/camping Poster Presentation
  • Occasional Festival Based Competitions
  • Best Out of Waste Competition
  • Singing, Dance, Art & craft competitions
  • National and Internal Days celebrations
  • Preparing students for their participation in national and international level of conferences