Master of Science in Biotechnology

at D Y Patil University India

This is a 3 year post graduate program recognised by the Medical Council of India. The program includes rotational postings in the Departments of Microbiology, General Medicine, TB and Chest Medicine and Dermatology.

The student gains a good practical experience in our Microbiology and state of art Serology Laboratories. The close collaboration of the department with National AIDS Control Organisation and National Tuberculosis Control Program, gives the student the opportunity to participate in various Public Health Programmes.

The department supervises the Hospital Infection Control Committee, and issues guidelines regarding antibiotic use in the hospital. This exposure will train the candidate in application of knowledge of Microbiology in the hospital setting and in industry. This practical training is backed by a robust teaching program , where the subject with all its sub-specialities is taught via lectures, seminars, journal clubs and case discussions. The experience gained by the student facilitates the development of excellent laboratory skills and sound judgement in the practice of Microbiology and all its sub-specialities.

This is a post-graduate program of 3 years duration recognised by the Medical Council of India. The program includes rotational postings in the Departments of Anaesthesia, Medicine, Surgery , Critical Care, Paediatrics & Emergency Medicine. The student is also posted in the Super speciality Departments of Paediatric Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Paediatric Surgery. The student is also trained to administer Palliative Care.

The extensive practical training imparted to the student is supported by a teaching program that involves lectures, journal clubs, and case discussions. Our state of art Simulation Laboratory, is an invaluable aid to augment the learning of practical skills.

This intensive coursework trains our students to become competent barristers, lawyers, and solicitors. It hones their communication skills, debate skills, and improves their analytical and research faculties. The coursework is intensive, which provides our students with the right tools to get started with a fruitful career in Law, in any specialty of their choosing. It gives them a broad understanding of the country’s jurisdiction, jurisprudence with respect to various fields and gives them an insight into the inner workings of the judiciary system. BALLB Graduates from our School of Law are successful barristers and advocates all around the world.

The Dravyaguna department mainly deals with the Dravya (medicine), Guna (properties) and its Karma (activity). It comprises of maetria medica, pharmacognosy, pharmacology and Ayurvedic clinical therapeutics. The curriculum is designed in such a way that, it includes Ayurvedic as well as contemporary knowledge of medicine.

A Dravyaguna expert can get jobs in several fields like government and private sector, academic (Ayurveda pharmaceutical colleges and companies), research oriented jobs as a Research officer in CCRAS, AYUSH department, pharmaceutical industries (Ayurveda as well as herbal unit), clinical research units. As Dravyaguna subject covers detailed study of medicinal plants, like identification, adulteration, substitution, agro technical aspects. It enables the physician to practice efficiently as compared to the practitioners of other specialties. 

This course is common to all the students. This course includes an update of the Basic Sciences such as Biomechanics & Applied Physiotherapy, Biophysics, etc for improving abilities in functional diagnosis and clinical reasoning. This course also includes Allied Subjects such as Management, Ethics & Teaching Technology. The candidate has to study 5 Cases for presentation at the time of practical examination.

This course includes the study of any one Specialty selected from above & an independent research project/ dissertation, preferably based on the Specialty.    

Biotech education is key to sustainable development and conservation of planet Earth. Be it creation of artificial life, stem cell research or gene mapping, biotechnology and bioinformatics have revolutionized our lives. Spectacular discoveries and advancements in biotechnology have led to the development of many array of products in the area of healthcare, agriculture and environment.

Objective

• Familiarize with the molecular and genetic tools used to analyze genomes, modify genetic material and techniques for modifying organisms to produce desired products.
•  Plan for and manage formulation and execution of protocols and innovative technologies and/or products.
• Enlighten issues of forensic and genetic identity with case studies.
• Educate basic philosophical and ethical considerations regarding genetic data, genetic manipulation and biosafety issues.
• Explore emerging technologies, innovations, and new products in the field of genomics and proteomics.

This Diploma course will provide the student with a detailed scientific understanding of how Diet & Nutrition can be used in the management of various diseases. Students will learn the role of diet in the causation, progression, and treatment of different disease conditions. They will also learn how to evaluate nutritional needs in various health conditions and recommend dietary therapy. The course will help the student to understand how to use Diet & Nutrition for management of obesity and treatment of various diseases to serve the society.

The Clinical Nutrition course will provide the student with a detailed scientific understanding of how nutrition can be used in the management of various diseases. Students will learn the role of diet in the causation, progression, and treatment of different disease conditions. They will also learn how to evaluate nutritional needs in various medical conditions and recommend dietary therapy based on established guidelines and treatment protocols. The course will help the student to understand how to use nutrition to prevent, manage and treat various diseases to serve the society.

MDS Prosthodontics is a 3 year PG course in the field of dentistry. It provides higher competence in both general and special areas of prosthodontics and prepares a candidate for teaching, research and clinical abilities. 

This is a postgraduate program of 3 years tenure recognised by the Medical Council of India. It includes rotational postings in the departments of Biochemistry, General Medicine and Pathology.

Our department is equipped with a state of art Biochemistry laboratory and a research laboratory. The practical training entails interpretation of various test results and their performance. In addition to this the student gains by interaction with clinical services, understanding of technical methods, instrumentation, information systems, quality assurance and Laboratory management.

This is backed by a sound theoretical knowledge base that is acquired by means of attending lectures, seminars, journal clubs and case discussions. The student is also trained in pedagogy. The course provides ample opportunity to develop practical and interpretational skills as a biochemist. It facilitates the development of an analytical and application based approach to the practice of Biochemistry.

Computer Engineering, abbreviated as CE, is an academic programme which integrates the field of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. The programme lays strong emphasis on computer programming, networking, computing, algorithms, computer software and hardware and explores various thrust application areas.