In July 2019, BRIC-RGCB launched a highly innovative two-year MSc Program (four semesters) in Biotechnology with two unique specializations - Disease Biology, and Genetic Engineering. The MSc program of BRIC-RGCB is affiliated to the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) an "Institution of National Importance" providing education, training and research established by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO, a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) based in Paris.
The MSc program at BRIC-RGCB is unique, as the training is set in a vibrant research environment. It covers the fundamental fields of theories in Biotechnology, while focusing on laboratory exercises and industrial as well as research applications. This programme is expected to feed into the PhD programme of BRIC-RGCB and other National Institutes in India and Abroad, encouraging the students to take up further studies that lead to a career in scientific research, development, innovation and teaching. The students are also introduced to the concepts of "Enterprise and Entrepreneurship". This allows students who wish for a career beyond the laboratory in an existing biotechnology industry or for those who dream of starting a new biotechnology enterprise. Students get trained in a real business & technology development bio- incubator where 'start-up companies' function.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Each stream has ten seats. A student can opt any of these specialisations. But if the students option goes beyond ten for a particular stream, the final allotment will be done based on the marks secured in the first two semesters.
BRIC-RGCB MSc Program in Biotechnology will be for two years
inclusive of four semesters.
All Students admitted to the MSc program shall receive ₹ 6000 per month in the first year and ₹ 8000/- in the second year of the MSc program.
There shall be reservation of seats for students from the SC, ST, OBC, PWD and Economically backward categories as per the rules and regulations of the Government of India.
Selected students should produce the following Certificates in person at BRIC-RGCB, Office of Academic Affairs at the time of joining.
BRIC-RGCB student hostels offers twin, shared bedroom accommodation. Each bedroom is fully furnished and students have access to a shared en suite bathroom, shared laundry, TV lounge as well as common cooking and food storage facilities. Electricity and water are included in the utility charges. The maximum tenure in the hostel for MSc students is two years from the date of joining. Students can have their meals from the BRIC-RGCB Cafeteria, which is open from 8 am to 9 pm Monday thru Saturdays, and from 9 am till 1 pm on Sundays.
