School of Biotechnology

Biotechnology continues to expand rapidly with new discoveries at a breathtaking pace. This industry, a merger of science and business, demands a multi-disciplinary workforce skilled in basic-research, product development, regulatory affairs and commercialization.

The biotechnology industry harnesses advances in molecular biology, Genetics and genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics and nanotechnology to move discoveries and ideas out of the laboratory and into the product development pipeline.

Recognizing this wider impact of biotechnology education and research in the 21st century, and the limitations of the existing programmes elsewhere in India, the School of Biotechnology at SMVDU has placed due emphasis in the curriculum on interdisciplinary convergence in modern biology, engineering and technology, applied orientation, quantitative approach, practical training, awareness of the broader social, economic, environmental, ethical, legal and managerial issues in biotechnology. Some of the distinguishing features of the School include highly qualified faculty, in-house teaching, quality laboratory infrastructure for teaching and research, individual projects, good library, etc. The Research carried out in School of Biotechnology is of international standards and has due recognition worldwide. The students and faculties of the school are publishing their research in highly reputed scientific journals and participating in Research projects of International repute.

School of Biotechnology, SMVDU offers students the ability to learn, advance and succeed in this exciting field with a variety of learning opportunities designed to meet the needs of present world.

Objectives:

To provide impetus to the activity of knowledge acquisition and education of students in basic sciences and technological know-how associated with the field of biotechnology, and other relevant areas.
To focus our teaching and research activities strategically around national economic goals.
To facilitate comprehensive learning, combining the scientific, technological and social aspects.
To seek new models of collaboration with other institutes, universities and industries.
To combine academics and the thrill of innovation.

Mission:

To be a platform for research and education in the field of biotechnology at par with international standards To develop a research aptitude amongst stakeholders with an aptitude to serve the local and international issues in the field of life sciences.