Department of Biosciences at Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), established in 2012 and now housed within the School of Physical and Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture, is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and
innovation in the life sciences. Department of Biosciences, supported by DST-FIST. The department offers a range of academic programs, including B.Sc. Biotechnology (Honours & Honours with Research), B.Sc. Microbiology (Honours & Honours with Research), B.Sc.
(Hons) Biotechnology, B.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology, M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Food Science & Technology, and Ph.D. programs, designed in accordance with the NEP 2020 and Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). The curriculum emphasizes a strong foundation in core
bioscience concepts along with hands-on laboratory training to meet academic and industry requirements.
The department is actively involved in interdisciplinary research in areas such as molecular biology, microbiology, cancer biology, bioinformatics, nanotechnology, bioprocess engineering, and cell culture technologies etc. It is supported by well-equipped laboratories
and externally funded research facilities, fostering a vibrant research environment. Guided by experienced faculty members and strengthened by industry and institutional collaborations. The Department of Biosciences aims to develop skilled professionals and
researchers capable of contributing meaningfully to scientific advancement, healthcare, and the biotechnology sector.
To strengthen its research outcomes, the department has established MoUs with several universities, industries, and research institutes. It has secured external funding through competitive research grants from reputed agencies such as DST-FIST, DST-PURSE, DST-SERB
(New Delhi), ICMR (New Delhi), DBT (New Delhi), ROCL (Rajasthan), DST-IMPRINT, NMPB (New Delhi), and DST-Rajasthan, among others. The academic programs are thoughtfully structured to include interdisciplinary and value-added courses, with a strong emphasis
on employability, entrepreneurship, and skill development of students.
Prashanth N Suravajhala, Ph.D.
Professor, Systems Genomics Group
Department of Biosciences, Room # 323D, AB-3
Manipal University Jaipur, Dehmi Kalan 303007, India.
Founder, Bioclues.org
Twitter: @prashbio
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds the most discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That’s funny'" — Isaac Asimov
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