B.Sc

B.Sc. Botany & Biotechnology (Course Code: 247)
(FYUGP 3 year UG and 4 year Honours)
3 YEAR DEGREE IN B.SC BOTANY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
4 YEAR HONOURS DEGREE IN B.SC BOTANY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
Number of Seats – 30

B.Sc Botany and Biotechnology

50% seats are allotted by the University based on online applications registered on the University website: www.admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in
Contact: 9495660010, 0474-2723154

The remaining 50% seats are filled by the Management. Applicants seeking Management seats should also register online at the University website.

B.Sc. Botany and Biotechnology (Honours/Research) Updated Fee Structure: ₹21,840

This Career-Related First Degree Programme in group 2(a) is a two-main course with Botany as the core subject and Biotechnology as the vocational subject. It is designed to develop a scientific aptitude and interest towards modern Biotechnology and life sciences in general.

The course aims to nurture students with a keen interest in Biotechnology while emphasizing foundational sciences such as Botany. It helps students develop critical thinking and curiosity, imparting essential knowledge in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology.

Students will gain awareness of Biotechnology's potential, addressing public concerns regarding GM crops, GM foods, and transgenic organisms. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to pursue higher studies in fields like Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology, B.Ed., and more.

Department Highlights

42 University Ranks in UG & PG Biotechnology since 2003
Well Equipped Laboratories
Experienced Faculties
Certificate Courses in Dairy Processing, Fermentation, Food/Water Quality, Plant Biochemistry
Internships, Study Tours, Industrial Visits
National Seminars, Workshops & Exhibitions

Add-on Courses

Bioinformatics
Hospital Administration
Medical Coding

FYUGP Programme Specialisations

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Pharma Biologics
Pharmacogenomics & Pharmacovigilance
Food & Industrial Biotechnology
Food Microbiology
Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals
Food Safety & Quality Management
Nanobiotechnology
Genomics & Proteomics
Stem Cell Tech & Regenerative Medicines
Molecular Diagnostics
Microbiome Studies
Clinical Research & Data Management
Industrial Regulatory Affairs
Genetic Engineering / Plant Biotech
Forestry
Climate Change & Disaster Management
QA/QC – Quality Assurance & Control
Cell Culture Techniques
Mushroom Cultivation
Herbal Cosmetics
Urban Gardening & Landscaping

Eligibility

A pass in Plus Two or its equivalent with Biology as one of the subjects.

Career Opportunities
Research Assistant
Biotech Lab Technician
Clinical Research Associate
Environmental Consultant
Agricultural Scientist
Plant Pathologist
Quality Control Analyst
Bioinformatics Assistant
Medical Coding Executive
Lecturer / Teacher (with higher studies)
Technical Support (Biotech Domain)
Government Jobs (ICAR, ICMR, UPSC, etc.)