BTech in Engineering Science at IIT Hyderabad is a unique programme that opens the doors to different specialisations and provides a holistic engineering education. The basic structure is as follows: for the first 2 years (4 semesters) the student does basic courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and different fields of engineering. In the last 2 years (4 semesters) the student then specialises in any field of his / her choice - specialisation is completely open: It could be any branch of engineering - BioTech, Biomed, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Material Science, - Chemistry, Design, Economics, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, etc. Note, however, that the number of students moving into a particular branch is limited to 10 per cent of the strength of the batch. Course Specialisations - BioTech - Biomed - Chemical - Civil - Computer Science and Engineering - Electrical - Mechanical - Material Science - Chemistry - Design - Economics - Mathematics - Physics - Psychology Core Programmes - Engineering: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical and Aerospace, Material Science. - Science: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. Programme Objectives - Interdisciplinary engineering programme - Emphasis on understanding and integrated application of engineering, science, and math principles. - Provides depth education - Material covers GATE syllabus Programmes Outcome - Ability to apply acquired math, science, and engineering skills to solve real-world engineering problems. - Ability to identify, formulate, and solve multi-disciplinary engineering problems - Ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams with a focus on system integration The official website of the course also states that the Engineering Science Department is launching a pioneering PhD programme, offering new opportunities for aspiring researchers. Positions are now open for prospective candidates eager to delve into cutting-edge research, contribute to impactful discoveries
