Department of Biotechnology

Introduction

The department of biotechnology was sprouted in the year 2014. Biotechnology is the application of biology for industrial purposes such as development of vaccines, biomaterials, reducing toxic waste by using microbial or enzyme based processes, development of new drugs for treating emerging and reemerging diseases, development of newer diagnostic methods for diagnosis of human diseases, development of crops with additional productivity or added advantages etc.

The research focus in our department involves methods to reduce environmental pollution by using micro organisms, identifying the plant products which can be used to treat diabetes, fasten the wound healing processes; understanding the role of SNP in critical gene in the development of cancer; and monitoring and understanding the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. The dept. Is supported by grants from the SERB, DST, DBT & CSIR.

Since its inception,the department has contributed a lot in terms of teaching,learning & research. The faculty members regularly attend international conferences and seminars with in the country & abroad. The faculty members, post graduate students& scholars are actively involved in their research .the research findings are published in journals of high repute.

We have established a very good infrastructure such as separate lab for plant tissue culture, animal tissue culture,bioinformatics ,microbiology, & biochemistry for UG & PG students.

Vision

To be a key driver of economic growth by stimulating regional innovation systems. Become a hub for development of key innovative industrial products and processes leading to the creation of spin-out, spin along and spin in companies.

Mission

To provide knowledge in biological processes to apply the learned skills in research discoveries to improve human health, protect environment and to enrich economy.
To provide an outstanding environment of learning where students and faculty can apply the knowledge innovatively to create useful products or processes for the society.
We focus on excellence in research and teaching, as well as service to the community. To provide knowledge in biological processes to apply the learned skills in research discoveries to improve human health, protect environment and to enrich economy.

Quality Policy

Give individual opportunity
Act with Integrity, Truth and Empathy
Make learning fun

Placement

The department has an excellent track record in placement within India and globally.

Programs Offered

Undergraduate Courses

B.Sc - Biotechnology
Regulations	Curriculum and Syllabus with CO-PO Mapping	BoS Minutes	Competency/Employability/ Entrepreneurship/Skill Development	Elective / CBCS
2022	Full Time
2017	Full Time	BOS Biotech	Click Here	See Details...

B.Sc - Biochemistry
Regulations	Curriculum and Syllabus with CO-PO Mapping	BoS Minutes	Competency/Employability/ Entrepreneurship/Skill Development	Elective / CBCS
2022	Full Time
2017	Full Time	BOS Biochem	Click Here	See Details...

Research

PhD (Research)

Head of the Department,
Department of Biotechnology,
Dr.M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute,
Maduravoyal
Chennai - 600095

Ph.No : +91 44 2378 2176 Extn: 241
Fax no : +91 44 2378 2165
Mail id : hod-ibt[at]drmgrdu[dot]ac[dot]in