PROGRAMS OF MANIPAL UNIVERSITY

 PROGRAMS OF MANIPAL UNIVERSITY:

1. DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY:
*BSc Biotechnology

*MSc Medical Biotechnology

*MSc Human Genetics and Forensic Science

*PhD Biotechnology

2. DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING:
*B Tech- Civil Engineering

*B Tech- Electronics and Communication Engineering

*B Tech- Computer Science and Engineering

*B Tech- Mechanical Engineering

*B Tech- Mechatronics Engineering

*B Tech- Automobile Engineering

*M Tech- Manufacturing Engineering and Technology

*M Tech- Digital Electronics and Advanced Communication

3. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES:
*Manipal University Foundation Program

4. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
*Certificate in Graphics and Multimedia

*BSc Information system and Management
- Networking
-E- Commerce and Technology Management
-Software

*MSc Information Systems
-Database Systems
-E-Commerce
-Internet Security and Systems
-Software Engineering

5. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE:
*Certificate in Interior Design

*BA Interior Design
-Business Management
-Product Design

*MA Interior Design

*B Arch- Bachelor of Architecture

6. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES:
*Bachelor of Business Administration
-Accounting -Finance -Marketing
-International Business -Human Resources
-Information Systems and E-Commerce

*Bachelor of Hotel Management, Travel and Tourism

*Master of Business Administration
-Finance -Marketing -IT
- Human Resources -Operations
-Health-care Management

7. DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION:
*BA Media and Communication
-Advertising and Event Management
-Graphics and Animation
-Print Media and Electronic Journalism
-Television and Video Production

*MA Media and Communication
-Advertising, Corporate Communication and Event Management
-Journalism: Print and Electronic Media
-Television Programming: Electronic Production and Media Planning

Department of Biotechnology:
BSc Biotechnology
Duration: 3 Years
Number of Credits: 110

Objectives

*To give overall exposure to students about various aspects of Biotechnology and its application
*Helping Students understand the potential of Biotechnology, gain knowledge in the fields of Medicine, Environment, Agriculture and Industrial Biotechnology
*Developing various skill sets required to be a professional biotechnologist

Program Structure

Year 1
*Number of Credits: 37
*Core Subjects: Chemical I and II, Biochemistry I and II , Molecular Biology I, Biostatistics and Cell Biology

Year 2 
*Number of Credits: 36
*Core Subjects: Human Anatomy/ Physiology, Biochemistry-II, Molecular Biology-II, Environmental Biotechnology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Genetics, Pharmacology

Year 3
*Number of Credits: 36
*Core Subjects Industrial and Microbial Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering/ Technology, Tissue Culture, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Recombinant DNA technology.

LABS:
*Two-thirds of the total course in BSc Biotechnology program involves laboratory practical training

*Approximately 5,000 square feet of laboratory space with Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biochemistry basic labs

*Special research labs for Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cytogenetic and Imaging, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Molecular modeling and Bioinformatics to solve challenging problems of modern biology and Biotechnology

*Well-equipped with Laminar chambers , Microbial incubator,CO2 incubators , Digital imaging systems , ELISA reader, Epifluorescence microscope, high speed refrigerated centrifuge, PCR machine, Fluorescent In-situ hybridization (FISH) system and culture storage facilities.

INDUSTRY EXPOSURE:

Students regularly visit biotechnology, health-care and food and environmental related industries located in UAE to get field experience:

*Al Rawabi Diary

*Dubai Sewage Treatment Plant

*Emirates Hydroponics Farms, Abu Dhabi

*Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL), Dubai

*The Canadian Hospital, Dubai

*Date Palm Tissue Culture Laboratory, Al Ain


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

*Research assistants

*Laboratory technicians

*Laboratory technicians in hospital and diagnostic centers

*Marketing Executives in health-care business

*Bio -product Specialists


PLACEMENT AREAS:

*Alliance Global-Health-care Company

*DuBiotech Research Park

*Advanced Biotechnology Center, Dubai

*Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah

*Epygen Biotech, Dubai


MSc Medical Biotechnology:
Duration: 2 years
Number of Credits: 60

Objectives:
- To provide in-depth knowledge of molecular aspects of human diseases and other medical

complications and adopt a biotechnology approach towards their diagnosis, management and cure.
- To develop various skill sets required to undertake and associate with life science research projects.
- To understand legal, ethical and economic issues of Biotechnology in Medical Sciences.

Program Structure:

Year 1

- Number of Credits:  31
- Core Subjects: Cell Biology, Laboratory Bio techniques, Molecular Biology, Human Anatomy and Pathology, Toxicology, Human Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Biochemistry and Enzymology, Immunology and Immunotechnology.

Year 2

- Number of Credits: 29
- Core Subjects: Cell and Tissue Engineering, Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, recombinant DNA technology and products, Bioethics and Intellectual Property Rights and Regenerative Medicine. Students also undertake a major project work to apply gained skills.

Labs:

- More than two-thirds of the course in MSc Medical Biotechnology program involves laboratory training.
- A major project of 5 months duration, involving full-time work in labs under a faculty supervisor.
- Approximately 5,000 square feet of laboratory space which is well-equipped with state of the art facilities.
- Special research labs for Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cytogenetic and Imaging, Cell and tissues
Engineering, Molecular modeling  and Bioinformatics to solve challenging problems of modern Biology and
Biotechnology.

Industry Exposure:

Students regularly visit biotechnology, healthcare and food and environmental related industries located in UAE to get field experience:

- Forensic Lab, Dubai police Head Quarters, Dubai.
- Department of Anatomy, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaima
- Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL), Dubai.
- The Canadian Hospital, Dubai.
- Arab Lab at Dubai world trade and convention center.

Career Opportunities:

- Research Fellows/ Associates
- Lab Managers in Hospital
- R and D Scientific officers
- Bioprocess technologists
- Lectures
- Marketing Executives
- Manager- Quality Control
- Manager-Intellectual property rights

Placement Areas:

- DuBiotech Research Park
- Advanced Biotechnology Center, Dubai
- Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah


MSc Human Genetics and Forensic Science:

Duration: 2 Years
Number of Credits: 60

Objectives:
- To provide in-depth knowledge of molecular aspects of human genetics and its relevance to forensics and human diseases.
- To realize the power of DNA fingerprinting and other molecular tools in resolving human identity.
- Developing various skill sets required to undertake and associate with life science research projects.
- To understand legal, ethical and economic issues of Biotechnology in Medical Sciences.

Program Structure:

Year 1 
- Number of Credits: 31
- Core Subjects: Cell Biology, Laboratory Bio techniques, Molecular Biology, Human Anatomy and Pathology, Human Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Forensic Sciences, Biochemistry and Biochemical genetics.

Year 2
- Number of Credits: 29
- Core Subjects: Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Bioethics and Intellectual property rights, Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counseling, Forensic DNA profiling and Pharmacogenomics. Students also undertake a major project work to apply gained skills.

Labs:

- A major project of 5 months duration, involving full-time laboratory work under a faculty supervisor.
- Approximately 5,000 square feet of laboratory space which is well-equipped with state of the art facilities.
- Special research labs for Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cytogenetic and Imaging, Cell and tissues
Engineering, Molecular modeling  and Bioinformatics to solve challenging problems of modern Biology and
Biotechnology.

Industry Exposure:

Students regularly visit biotechnology, healthcare and food and environmental related industries located in UAE to get field experience:

- Forensic Lab, Dubai police Head Quarters, Dubai.
 - Department of Anatomy, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaima                           -  Genetic Laboratory, UAE-Genetic Disease Association, Dubai
  - Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL), Dubai
      - Arab Lab at Dubai world trade and Convention Center

   Career Opportunities:

- Research Fellows/ Associates
- R and D Scientific officers
- Bioprocess technologists
- DNA/Forensic Experts
- Bio Informatician
- Lecturers
- Marketing Executives
- Manager- Quality Control
- Manger- Intellectual property rights

Placement Areas:

- American International School
- DuBiotech Research Park
- Advanced Biotechnology Center, Dubai
- Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah


PhD Biotechnology:

Duration: 3 years
Maximum 6 years

Objectives:

- To provide broad training in the fundamentals of biotechnology and offers students advanced training in various specialized fields of biotechnology.
- The program includes involvement of local and international universities, organizations and biotech companies.
- To produce internationally competitive researchers who can make significant contributions to the field of biotechnology.
- To develop skills required to undertake scientific projects of international standards.

Eligibility:

- A candidate seeking admission to the PhD program must have a master degree at least 60% marks or
2.75 CGPA in biotechnology, biological science, life science, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or plant biology from a recognized university.
- The candidate has to complete a course work of 6-8 credit hours during the first year of research work.
The course work may be in form of subjects, attending classes/practical, seminars or self-study which will be suggested by the DAC (Doctoral Advisory Committee).If candidate has already done such courses at MSc level then they will be exempted from taking such courses.

Duration of program:

- The duration of the program will be from the time of registration to submission of thesis. The minimum
duration for the full-time internal or external candidates shall be 3-years from date of registration and maximum duration shall not exceed 6 years will be based on the recommendation from the Doctoral Advisory Committee (DAC).

Current Research Interests: 

- Stem cell technology
- Neurobiology
- Bioinformatics & Molecular Modeling
- Human Genetics
- Microbial biotechnology

Research Labs:

- Approximately 5,000 square feet of laboratory space which is well-equipped with state of the art facilities.
- Special research labs for Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cytogenetic and Imaging, Cell and tissues
Engineering, Molecular modeling  and Bioinformatics to solve challenging problems of modern Biology and
Biotechnology.

Career Opportunities:

- Post-doctoral Fellows
- Principle investigators
- Research Scientists
- R & D Scientists
- Bioprocess Experts
- Forensic Experts
- Bio informatician
- Lecturers & Professors
- Bio-product Specialists
- Manger-Quality Control
- Manager-intellectual Property Rights.


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