IIT lesser known courses: IIT-Madras course on Biological Engineering

At IIT Madras, the Department of Biotechnology broadly encompasses four major domains: Biological Sciences, Biomolecular Sciences, Computational Biology, and Biological Engineering.

The intensive research training equips the students with the necessary skills to be employed in the biotechnology industry. (representative image/file)

At IIT Madras, the Department of Biotechnology broadly encompasses four major domains: Biological Sciences, Biomolecular Sciences, Computational Biology, and Biological Engineering.

The IIT Madras department offers two integrated (Dual Degree) programs namely, BS/MS in Biological Sciences or BTech/MTech in Biological Engineering with strong emphasis both on modern biology and engineering and on extensive practical laboratory training.

The Department at IIT Madras also offers Master of Science (MS) by research, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes along with an MTech in Clinical Engineering, (a multi-institutional program) and an MTech program in Bioprocess Engineering. The Department at IIT Madras has made significant strides in positioning itself as one of the best centers of excellence in the Biotechnology field in the past decade.

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GOALS & OBJECTIVES

– To build and strengthen a strong center of global repute for advanced research, education, and training.

– To create a vibrant, dynamic ecosystem for knowledge creation, national and international collaborations, translational research, and entrepreneurship.

– To foster and strengthen relations with key stakeholders of the Department through continuous engagement and support.

– To improve the holistic development of Department personnel at all levels through scientific engagement, manpower development, and administrative support.

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About Biotechnology

The Dept of Biotechnology at IIT Madras offers two unique five-year Dual degree programs in Biological Engineering (BTech and MTech) and Biological Sciences (BS and MS). Both these programs involve four years of coursework and a final-year research project required for the Master’s degree.

The intensive research training equips the students with the necessary skills to be employed in the biotechnology industry. The Dual degree programs also facilitate their entry into doctoral programs in prestigious institutions.

The design of the undergraduate curriculum at IIT Madras and coursework requirements in both programs is designed to be highly flexible, with various stream-specializations within each program. In lieu of their Dual Degree specialisation, students can even enroll in inter-disciplinary dual degree (IDDD) programs such as Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Engineering, Data Sciences, Energy Systems, Robotics, etc. Thus, the diversity of Dual Degree programs offers a large variety of choices for the student to shape their careers.

Five-year Dual Degree Programme (BTech and MTech) Biological Engineering

The Dual Degree BTech and MTech in Biological Engineering has a broad-based curriculum, which provides a solid foundation for the application of engineering principles to biological systems. The programme emphasises core courses in basic sciences, engineering, and molecular bio-sciences and stream specializations based on a basket of electives in different areas such as bioprocess engineering, biomedical engineering, and computational biology.

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The knowledge in different areas of the biology-engineering interface enables the students to evolve interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving and develop bio-technologies having applications in diverse areas such as biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, biomaterials, bio-energy, food processing, and environment.

BTech (Honors)+MTech Eligibility:

A minimum CGPA of 8.5 at the end of the 5th sem without a U (unsatisfied) or W (withdrawal) grade in any course. They need to maintain these conditions until graduation

Scholarships at IIT Madras for 1stYear BTech/Dual Degree students, 1styear BS and MS Physics and Biological Science students:

Inspire Scholarship

– Dual Degree (BS & MS) in Physics and Biological Science.

– Selection as per DST norms.

-How to Apply:

1. Academic section will select students, who secured JEE advanced rank below 10,000.

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2. Students, who are among the top 1 per cent of respective state board exams in class 12 have to apply to the Academic section.

3. KVPY scholarship recipients have to apply to the academic section.

Rs 60,000 per year and an additional Rs 20,000 per year for summertime research projects. Renewal of scholarship in the subsequent years is subject to maintaining a 6.0 GPA (minimum) in each semester.

If any students wants to more about other scholarship programmes, they can visit the website – josaa.admissions.nic.in/seatinfo/root/InstProfile.aspx?instcd=110