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Post Graduate and Research Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and B‭ioinformatics (Supported by DBT-India, under PG Teaching Scheme)

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  • THE DEPARTMENT
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  • DBT-SUPPORTED M.SC. BIOTECHNOLOGY
  • CULTURE COLLECTION CENTRE
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  • HYDRA RESEARCH FACILITY
  • ANIMAL CELL CULTURE FACILITY
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THE DEPARTMENT

Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology & Bioinformatics

The history of biology traces the living world from ancient to modern times. Biological sciences such as Botany and Zoology became increasingly professional scientific disciplines from the beginning of the 18th century. With a better understanding of life forms and the fading of boundaries with technology that helped delve into the depth of molecular biology, today, these studies have become more focused and purposeful for application, benefiting mankind. Thus, Biotechnology and Microbiology are realized for their importance in the present times rooting from the basics of life forms such as plants, animals and microorganisms.

The Department of Biotechnology, National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli, was established in 2011 with a firm objective to provide quality teaching and learning in the fields of modern science, focused on practical learning, leading to original research contributions of global standards. As proof of growth, the Department of Microbiology was initiated in the year 2013 to impart knowledge on the beneficial and malevolence impacts of microorganisms on society and later merged with the Department of Biotechnology. After a decade, today, the department offers UG and PG courses are offered in both disciplines, possesses the best possible infrastructure to nurture 250 students and hosting 14 faculty members.

The Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology in National College stands tall in reputation in terms of quality education, updated training and career guidance as it is recognized under DBT PG teaching & under the DBT star college scheme. The PG research and teaching departments have thus opened up lead research avenues for post-graduate and doctoral students in molecular oncology, genetic engineering, animal health, bioinformatics, data mining, plant and animal biotechnology, marine microbiology, freshwater microbiology, plant microbiology, and integrated research areas. The department has signed MoUs with the National Research Center for Banana (NRCB), Tiruchirappalli, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Limited, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, Targenix private limited (Chennai), Fermentech GSV (Thanjavur), and Vivagen Lab Dx (Chennai), to impart and exchange academic and research outputs and training. The Biotechnology and Microbiology department thus provides state-of-the-art facilities for studies about plant tissue culture, animal cell/tissue culture, microbiological research, toxicology, cancer biology, aquaculture, metagenomics, and stem cells. Both the UG and PG students are given supervised access to the departmental labs 24x7 and are strongly encouraged to practice science. The National College Culture Collection Centre (N4C) was initiated in January 2022, which holds more than 220 microbial strains currently and are screened for various application potentials such as lipases and amylases, nano-particle synthesis, probiotic, and dye degradation activities.To add wings to its research vision, the department in the academic year 2020-2021 has attracted five additional faculty members with research and teaching expertise with International post-doctoral research experience in molecular oncology, neurotoxicology, animal health science, aquaculture, bioinformatics, agricultural/soil microbiology, aquatic biotechnology / biofuel and metabolic engineering.

A must read on Biotechnology in the Realm of History

Biotechnology or Microbiology or What big deal between?

Biotechnology and Microbiology are closely inter-related to each other in terms of the fundamentals and applications. Biotechnology includes many or most of the concepts and different laboratory techniques of Microbiology and similarly, Microbiology completely depends on the biotechnological methods. There are both common and uncommon areas of study and employment for Biotechnology and Microbiology in general. For an instance, common areas for Biotechnology and Microbiology include that of Fermentation, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Diagnostics etc. while the two disciplines largely stay apart or differ in the aspects of Animal / Plant Biotechnology and its application areas such as Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART / IVF), Cell Culture based productions etc.

National College offers the best and practical exposure to the students both in Biotechnology and Microbiology in the common inter-twined facilities that are highly resourceful and vast. Be it, short term projects or internships or research collaborations, or advanced instrumentation, students of Biotechnology and Microbiology are given equal exposure and importance across disciplines in all the activities, building their confidence in curricular and extra-curricular activities. Team of faculty members with Post-Doctoral experience in India and Abroad having different research background / specializations in the fields of Biotechnology and Microbiology in the department at NCT, give the students winning edge in understanding the subjects and practical learning; leading to remarkable exposure favouring higher studies and placements

By its nature, Biotechnology that encompasses the domain of Microbiology as well, Biotechnology offers wide area for learning, including the knowledge and application areas of Microorganisms, Plants and Animal as well.

Biotechnology includes many or most of the concepts and different laboratory techniques of Microbiology and similarly, Microbiology completely depends on the biotechnological methods. There are both common and uncommon areas of study and employment for Biotechnology and Microbiology in general.

For an instance, common areas for Biotechnology and Microbiology include that of Fermentation, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Diagnostics etc. while the two disciplines largely stay apart or differ in the aspects of Animal / Plant Biotechnology and its application areas such as Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART / IVF), Animal Cell Culture / Plant Tissue Culture based productions etc.


Biotechnology or Microbiology or What big deal between?


Success of any educational / Degree programme lies on the plight of placement of students in various avenues of the field of interest. Biotechnology is nowhere less when it comes to placement of its students. In-fact, there is a huge demand of ‘trained’ biotechnologists in Research and Industrial sector. To meet the needs for quality biotechnologists and skilled personnel, National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, launched M.Sc., Biotechnology programme from the academic year 2011 – 2012.

This is something our Indian students ought to know. Pursuing biotechnology is best at the postgraduate level and that too by those who have fundamental knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry. This is because, the essential part of Biotechnology, all the employment and research opportunities are wound around the fundamental concepts and their application.

UGC, New Delhi, has recognized the facilities and expertise available at Biotechnology, National College, Trichy, to launch a Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Bioprocess Technology (PGDBPT). This is a Post MSc / MTech programme being offered principally to turn a naïve biotechnologist into a well-trained industry-ready professionals.

Govt. of India recognizes the importance of Biotechnology for the mankind and therefore established an apex body called the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), with its office functioning at the CGO Complex, New Delhi, that forms a part of the Ministry of Science and Technology. DBT, New Delhi, is responsible and the authority to release grants, approve, frame guidelines for Biotechnology related research, productions and services including the academics.

DBT-India has recognized the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology at National College, under DBT-PG Teaching Scheme and DBT STAR College Scheme.

DBT, Govt. of India, has recognized the Department of Biotechnology, National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli, to offer MSc Biotechnology offering scholarships and other financial supports for the students admitted through an All India Entrance Exam named as GAT-B. GAT-B qualified students are eligible to receive a scholarship of Rs. 5000/- per month as per the guidelines laid down by DBT-India. For eligibility conditions and other scheme related details,

visit DBTs website

Students need to undergo a proper training in advanced instrumentation techniques and operation of special equipment such as a Fermentor or Bioreactor which the students would get at National College which is all set to establish the Fermentation Facility and other major such facilities such as Animal Cell Culture and Plant Tissue Culture to the research level.

For collaborations in research and academia in the area of Stem Cell Culture and Therapy, Department of Biotechnology at National College, Trichy has a tie-up with Trichy Institute of Regenerative Medicine (TIRM) at Trichy Medical Centre and Hospital, Trichy.

Animal cell culture technology is another area where a student learns the basics of exciting field called Stem Cell Culture and ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology). Ideal laboratory training would eventually facilitate and lead to take up a career in any of these new fields either at research or service level.

Be it industrial placement or research, there goes few strategic development and mentoring of the students all along the two years of the degree programme and it is the major role of the faculty who would make the students realize the two – years of study is not only for earning a Master’s degree but also to get ready and trained for the job or research thereafter.

Faculty with Post-Doctoral experience in India and Abroad having different research background / specializations in the fields of Biotechnology and Microbiology in the department at NCT, give the students winning edge in understanding the subjects and practical learning; leading to remarkable exposure favouring higher studies and placements.

Students of MSc Biotechnology programme are most privileged to be trained in all the high-end instruments like the Flow Cytometer, Scanning Electron Microscope, X-Ray Diffraction, GC-MS, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, HPLC, FT-IR, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer etc. Direct training in such instrumentation not only makes them aware of the job opportunities, but also increases their level of confidence to win in industrial job market.

Not every job suits every candidate under the MSc Biotechnology programme. The choices are as wide as the interests of the candidates. Right counselling and guidance of the candidates help them choose jobs from a variety of opportunities in various industries and sectors. However, through MoU’s, professional collaborations and contacts, students are directed and assisted for placement in Clinical Embryology, Bioinformatics, Biopharma, Diagnostics and many more.

VISION

To offer quality Higher Education to the younger generations, especially from rural India, who are economically and socially backward, to liberate themselves from prejudice, oppression and ignorance and to gain knowledge for their bright future.

MISSION

To attract the best faculty in the fields of modern biology satisfying the needs of the curriculum, academic and industrial research pertaining to Biotechnology and Microbiology

To create world-class infrastructure in modern biology and open it for the students across disciplines and institutes to learn it through problem solving approach

To attract and expand facilities in the department through funded projects and to nurture students / scholars in the inter-disciplinary research possible

To collaborate with other academic institutes and industries and; enrich knowledge base for the faculty, students and scholars

To empower students with technical and managerial skills in order to emerge as an entrepreneur and expand the horizon for other such aspirants

To provide a learning platform for the students and scholars through short/long-term projects and collaborations across disciplines

To think for the society and address the local problems in terms of providing solutions and awareness, taking modern biology to the layman’s understanding and outcome.


PROGRAMMES OFFERED

DBT-SUPPORTED M.SC. BIOTECHNOLOGY

FACULTIES

HYDRA RESEARCH FACILITY

ANIMAL CELL CULTURE FACILITY

PROJECT/INTERNSHIP

EVENTS

FEE STRUCTURE

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

MOU

PLACEMENT

FACILITIES

RESEARCH PROJECTS

STUDENT REFERENCE

STUDENTS SAY

SYLLABUS

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