B.Sc. Biotechnology
A 3-year program combining biology, technology, and innovation, offering in-depth learning in genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and industrial biotech. With hands-on lab training, research exposure, and industry-focused projects, it prepares students for careers in healthcare, agriculture, pharma, and research.
Overview
The B.Sc. Biotechnology program at Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth is a three-year undergraduate course designed to provide students with strong foundational and practical knowledge in biotechnology. It integrates core subjects like molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and biochemistry with hands-on laboratory training, industrial visits, and project-based learning.
The program focuses on real-world applications in healthcare, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and environmental sciences. It follows an outcome-based Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) aimed at producing competent professionals for academic, research, and industrial careers.
Students gain knowledge and skills in:
Microbial Diversity & Microbiology
Cell Biology & Genetics
Biochemistry & Enzymology
Molecular Biology & rDNA Technology
Food, Dairy & Agricultural Biotechnology
Medical & Industrial Microbiology
Biostatistics, Bioinformatics & Environmental Biotechnology
Fermentation Technology
Nanobiotechnology
Tissue Culture & Downstream Processing
The B.Sc. Biotechnology program at KVV combines biology with lab training and industry exposure to prepare students for careers in research and biotech.
Core Curriculum (Traditional Undergraduate)
Years 1
Semester
Theory Subjects
Semester I
- Fundamentals of Microbial and Biological World
- Fundamentals of Physics and Biophysics for Biologists
- Fundamentals of Chemistry for Biologists
- Fundamentals of Biosciences – Botany and Zoology
- Basics of Bacteriology, Virology and Rickettsiology
- Basics of Mycology, Phycology and Protozoology
- Introduction to the World of Amazing Microorganisms
- Basics Techniques in Microbiology, Biotechnology and Bioinstrumentation
Semester II
- Basics of Biochemistry I
- Basics of Biochemistry II
- Applied Microbiology and Basics of Environmental Pollution
- Fundamentals of Cell Biology
- Biosafety and Bioethics
- Nutritional Biochemistry and Human Physiology
Years 2
Semester
Theory Subjects
Semester III
- Genetics – I
- Introduction to Agricultural Biotechnology and Microbiology
- Basics of Medical Microbiology and Immunology
- Basics of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Basics of Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Biodiversity, Natural Resources Conservation and Management
Semester IV
- Basics of Enzymology
- Introduction to Food Biotechnology and Microbiology
- Introduction to Dairy Biotechnology and Microbiology
- Genetics – II
- Introduction to Clinical Microbiology and Pathology
- Basics of Biostatistics, Mathematics, Bioinformatics and Computers for Biologists
Years 3
Semester
Theory Subjects
Semester V
- Animal and Plant Tissue Culture
- Molecular Biology and rDNA Technology
- Basics of Fermentation Technology
- Advanced Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Virology
- Wastewater Technology
Semester VI
- Animal and Plant Development
- Industrial Processes and Downstream Processing
- Metabolism and Metabolic Pathways
- Nanobiotechnology
- Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 30 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must have passed B.Sc. With minimum 50% marks with Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Industrial Microbiology/ Zoology/Botany as principal subject or with Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Zoology as subsidiary subjects at B.Sc. II level.
- Duration:
- 3 years (6 semesters)
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
