Master of Science in Biotechnology

at D Y Patil University India

The Ayurveda Department at DY Patil University is unique because we focus on inter and intradepartmental association so that we can create and facilitate the best treatment for a number of diseases based on an amalgamation of topics in healthcare. Ayurveda is known to get rid of chronic diseases and thus our institute is very research intensive, constantly striving for innovation in treatment practices.

As a part of the coursework, awareness programs are arranged regularly with the help of PG students, to spread awareness about lifestyle disorders arising due to excessive use of electronic gadgets, like computer vision syndrome, amblyopia, refractive error in early age, squint, allergic disorders etc. We assist in the implementation of the national program for the Prevention of Blindness & Rehabilitation of the visually impaired.

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.    

Industrial microbiology is a branch of biotechnology that applies microbial sciences to create high value industrial products in mass quantities. For eg vaccines, drugs, fuel etc.

Objectives :

• To provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the tools in microbiology required to meet the increasing challenges / demands of the food, pharma and healthcare industries
• To train students for critical analysis and problem solving of societal issues with the help of microbiology.
•  To enable students to make oral presentations and publish research papers.
• To facilitate survey of published literature, define an original problem for inquiry, design and execute experiments to test this problem, analyze the data, and present the research in writing or orally
• To help students attain technical proficiency and communication skills for graduate/professional advanced education. 

Food is one of the basic necessities for survival. Providing food security to the teeming millions is a day–to–day challenge that developing countries are facing today. The study and application of food science and technology principles would enable us to combat such difficult situations. In an era of increasing population, decreasing energy sources and increasing poverty, it is but imperative that appropriate technology, with an aim towards providing food security be developed. Applications in the realm of food production, processing and preservation could help transform the economic and cultural structure of developing nations across the globe.

Objective

• Acquaint the student with the basic scientific understanding of foods and food processing as determined through biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, physics, and other sciences.
• Provide an insight into the process of translating scientific discovery into innovative food processing technologies.
• Food Science and Technology is the key to the conversion of raw agricultural materials into a wide variety of properly processed and preserved foods, thus contributing to the well-being, economy, standard of living, and progress of humanity.
• Demonstrate process, equipment and packages for food industry.
• Train manpower in Food Science, Food technology, Nutrition, Engineering, Marketing, Business Management and Product Development to meet demand of rapidly increasing food based industries. 

Today, Naturopathy is recognized and well accepted as an independent system of Medicine. It is fast gaining popularity around the world for its safe and effective healing. Naturopathic medicine treats the patient suffering from malignant, chronic and debilitating diseases.

Our Diploma Course in Naturopathy offers students with the right tools, quality education and exposure that’ll help them become certified naturopaths equipped to treat patients suffering from diseases like chronic bronchitis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, depression, asthma, hypertension, and type II diabetes.

Under the 2-year M. Tech in Information Technology Programme, the students learn advanced areas related to Cloud, Network, Information & Data processing, security and privacy. They understand the open problems and current research work happening in these areas. Students are in this manner enabled to pursue research in domains related to Information Technology.

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. LLB Graduates from our School of Law are successful barristers and advocates all around the world.

Teaching Modalities & Aids :

• Teaching aids – OHP, LCD, Slide Projectors
• Seminars, Regular Tutorials, Guest lectures, Compilations, Debates etc.
• Free E – journal access
• Special coaching available for slow learners
• Shloka Competitions
• Regular workshops and hands-on tarining, for an immersive student experience

Special resources used by Department:

• Hi Tech Operation Theatre
• Advanced surgical instruments like Laparoscope, Video endoscope, etc.
• Sigmoid scope
• Specially designed Ksharsutra section.
• Live demonstrations of various surgical and parasurgical procedures like Agnikarma, Ksahrsutra, Suturing etc

Innovative Practices:

• Separate Ksharsutra preparation unit & Parasurgical procedures used in different diseases
• Setup of laproscopy and endoscopy instruments so that students receive thorough knowledge of latest techniques.
• Conduction of free surgical health checkup camps to serve society healthcare needs.
• Regular syllabus upgradation with integration of useful topics to existing syllabus from other disciplines.

BTech Cyber Security is a 4 years duration undergraduate degree which emphasizes comprehensive knowledge of Cyber Crime, Network Security, Data structures, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems etc. 

MDS Orthodontics is a PG dental course of 3 years in Dentistry discipline.  It is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites) which are caused due to improper jaw relationship, teeth irregularity of both.