Bangalore Central Campus

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology, Chemistry/Honours/Honours with
Research)

Open from: 08-Dec-2025 | Open until: 07-May-2026

8 Semester Programme Global Relevance Proficiency in Biotechnology and Chemistry Fields Internship Practical Skill Development Undergraduate Research and Publication
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2
Specialisations
4 Yrs
Duration
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Applications OpenUntil 07-May-2026
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Specialization
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Semesters
34
Laboratories
700 +
Total Publications
Programme Overview

About the Programme

 

The Biotechnology and Chemistry Bachelor of Science program seamlessly integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Emphasizing a hands-on approach, the curriculum nurtures a deep understanding of core scientific principles, preparing students for real-world challenges. Tailored Biotechnology courses equip students with essential skills crucial for success in the rapidly expanding biotechnology industry. The program prioritizes interdisciplinary training, fostering adaptability and teamwork, essential for navigating the evolving demands of the field. Through immersive learning experiences, students gain proficiency in biotechnological methodologies, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

By immersing students in cutting-edge research and experiential learning, the program paves the way for advanced studies in both biological and chemical sciences, contributing significantly to societal welfare. Recognizing the vital role of chemistry in biotechnology, the program underscores the importance of understanding the synergy between the two fields. By imparting a deep sense of responsibility and sustainability, the program prepares graduates to address the complex challenges of the biotechnology landscape while championing a comprehensive approach to scientific progress and ethical practices.

Interdisciplinary Life Science Education

The programme integrates biology, technology, and innovation to address challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability

Hands-on Laboratory Training

Students gain practical exposure in molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, and bioprocess techniques through

Industry and Research Orientation

The curriculum emphasizes research skills, industrial applications, and emerging trends in life sciences and Chemistry

Analytical and Instrumentation Skills

Training in chromatography, spectroscopy, titration, and chemical analysis techniques

Why at Bangalore Central Campus

Why Choose This Programme?

Comprehensive Blend of Biotechnology and Chemistry

Integrates biological sciences and chemical principles to provide a strong foundation for understanding modern biotechnological and industrial applications.
 

Industry-ready Training

Equips students with technical, analytical, and laboratory skills aligned with the requirements of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries

Interdisciplinary Learning Focus

Promotes the application of knowledge from biotechnology, chemistry, and allied sciences to solve complex scientific and industrial problems

Hands-on Practical Approach

Emphasizes experiential learning through laboratory experiments, instrumentation, research projects, and industrial exposure

Path to Advanced Studies

Prepares students for higher education, research, and specialization in biotechnology, chemistry, and related interdisciplinary fields

Societal & Environmental Impact

Encourages the development of sustainable scientific solutions addressing healthcare, agriculture, environmental conservation, and industrial challenges

Areas of Specialisation

Choose Your Track

Biotechnology

Biotechnology

Chemistry

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

Fundamentals of Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Chemistry
Advanced Biotechnology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry Studies
Genetics, Organic Chemistry, and Analytical Techniques Proficiency
Specialized Immunology and Molecular Biology Knowledge Enhancement
Language Proficiency and Holistic Education Development
Environmental Sciences and Research Methodology Advancement
Academic Curriculum

Programme Structure

The programme structure outlines the academic curriculum designed to provide a systematic progression of learning through core subjects, electives, and practical components across semesters, ensuring both theoretical understanding and skill development.

Semester 1 — Semester 1
COREEnglish for Sciences2 Credits
ELECStock Market Price Actions3 Credits
COREBiodiversity3 Credits
COREFundamentals of Microbiology3 Credits
COREFundamentals of Microbiology Lab1 Credits
COREGeneral Chemistry3 Credits
COREChemistry Practicals I1 Credits
COREFundamentals of Accounting - MDC3 Credits
COREBrand Management - MDC3 Credits
COREEntrepreneurship Development and Small Business Management - MDC3 Credits
COREFinancial Literacy - MDC3 Credits
CORECreative Advertisement - MDC3 Credits
COREBusiness and Commercial Laws - MDC3 Credits
COREBusiness and Commercial Laws - MDC3 Credits
COREFoundations in Kathak – I - MDC3 Credits
COREPython Programming for Data Science - MDC3 Credits
COREDemocracy and Economy - MDC3 Credits
COREGlobalisation and Development - MDC3 Credits
COREEcology and Development - MDC3 Credits
CORESocial Innovation and Entrepreneurship - MDC3 Credits
CORETravel Narratives and Narratives of Science - MDC3 Credits
COREPoetics, Politics and Pivotal People of Rock ‘N’ Roll - MDC3 Credits
COREFood and Literature - MDC3 Credits
COREWaterworlds in Cinema - MDC3 Credits
CORELabour and Social Welfare - MDC3 Credits
COREEnvironmental Law - MDC3 Credits
COREFoundations of Mathematics - MDC3 Credits
COREComputational Mathematics for Biologists - MDC3 Credits
COREFoundations of Aesthetics in Sanskrit - MDC3 Credits
COREData Analysis Using R Programming - MDC3 Credits
COREIntroduction to Social Work and Social Welfare - MDC3 Credits
COREIntroduction to Organisational Behaviour - MDC3 Credits
ELECMushroom Cultivation Techniques3 Credits
ELECCosmetic Chemistry3 Credits
ELECSoil and Water Analysis3 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 2 — Semester 2
COREEnglish for Sciences2 Credits
COREStock Market Price Actions3 Credits
COREFoundational Course for Administrative Services2 Credits
COREFundamentals of Cell Biology3 Credits
COREBiochemistry3 Credits
COREFundamentals of Cell Biology Lab1 Credits
COREBiochemistry Lab1 Credits
COREInorganic Chemistry-I: Coordination Compounds and Environmental Chemistry3 Credits
COREPhysical Chemistry-I: Fundamental Concepts3 Credits
COREChemistry Practicals-II1 Credits
COREChemistry Practicals-III1 Credits
SPECIntroduction to Excel for Managers - MDC3 Credits
SPECE-Commerce - MDC3 Credits
SPECPersonal Tax Planning - MDC3 Credits
SPECInvestments and Trading Strategies - MDC3 Credits
SPECFinancial Literacy - MDC3 Credits
SPECDigital Marketing - MDC3 Credits
SPECAudit Intelligence for Decision Makers - MDC3 Credits
SPECSocial Entrepreneurship and Innovation - MDC3 Credits
SPECEnvironmental, Social, and Governance: Principles, Practices, and Regulations - MDC3 Credits
SPECData Visualization - MDC3 Credits
SPECGender and Development - MDC3 Credits
SPECThinking Through Environment - MDC3 Credits
SPECIntroduction to Screenwriting - MDC3 Credits
SPECGender and Popular Culture - MDC3 Credits
SPECCritical Health Humanities - MDC3 Credits
SPECDigital Narratives - MDC3 Credits
SPECVirtuality and Ethics: Navigating the Artificial Culture - MDC3 Credits
SPECLaw and Practice of Intellectual Property - MDC3 Credits
SPECCorporate Law- MDC3 Credits
SPECCorporate Social Responsibility and Human Rights- MDC3 Credits
SPECMathematics for Managerial Decisions- MDC3 Credits
SPECApplied Arithmetics- MDC3 Credits
SPECMathematics for Economics and Business- MDC3 Credits
SPECData Analysis Using Excel- MDC3 Credits
SPECIntroduction to Social Work and Social Welfare- MDC3 Credits
SPECIntroduction to Organisational Behaviour- MDC3 Credits
SPECParticipatory Rural Appraisal- MDC3 Credits
Semester 3 — Semester 3
COREFrench2 Credits
COREGerman-I2 Credits
COREBasic Hindi2 Credits
COREHindi Advanced2 Credits
COREFoundation Kannada2 Credits
COREAdvanced Kannada2 Credits
COREKorean2 Credits
COREBasic Sanskrit2 Credits
CORESanskrit2 Credits
CORESpanish2 Credits
CORETamil (Advanced)2 Credits
COREStock Market Price Actions3 Credits
COREPrinciples of Forensic Science3 Credits
COREGenetics3 Credits
COREGenetics Lab1 Credits
COREOrganic Chemistry-I: Monofunctional Compounds3 Credits
COREChemistry Practicals-IV1 Credits
COREArtificial Intelligence in Biology and Chemistry3 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 4 — Semester 4
COREFrench2 Credits
COREGerman-II2 Credits
COREBasic Hindi2 Credits
COREHindi Advanced2 Credits
COREFoundation Kannada2 Credits
COREAdvanced Kannada2 Credits
COREKorean2 Credits
COREBasic Sanskrit2 Credits
CORESanskrit2 Credits
CORESpanish2 Credits
COREImmunology3 Credits
COREMolecular Biology4 Credits
COREImmunology Lab1 Credits
COREMolecular Biology Lab1 Credits
COREAnalytical Chemistry-I: Fundamental Principles3 Credits
COREOrganic Chemistry-II: Fundamentals and Applications3 Credits
COREChemistry Practicals-V1 Credits
COREChemistry Practicals-VI1 Credits
Semester 5 — Semester 5
COREStock Market Price Actions3 Credits
CORESummer Internship8 Credits
COREGenetic Engineering4 Credits
COREBiostatistics3 Credits
COREGenetic Engineering Lab1 Credits
COREPhysical Chemistry-II: Electrochemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy3 Credits
COREInorganic Chemistry-II: Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry3 Credits
COREChemistry Practicals-VII2 Credits
COREProject Practical4 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 6 — Semester 6
COREUndergraduate Research in Biological Sciences3 Credits
COREPlant Biotechnology3 Credits
COREPlant Biotechnology Lab1 Credits
COREAnimal Biotechnology3 Credits
COREBioprocess Engineering3 Credits
COREAnimal Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering Lab2 Credits
COREMolecules of Life3 Credits
CORENanomaterials for Energy Applications3 Credits
COREOrganic Chemistry-III: Natural Products and Organic Spectroscopy3 Credits
COREChemistry Practicals VIII1 Credits
COREProject Practical2 Credits
Admissions

Eligibility & Fee Structure

Eligibility Criteria
Fee Structure (Indicative)
After Graduation

Career Paths

Bioprocess Technician
Clinical Research Associate
Microbiology Laboratory Analyst
Genetics and Molecular Biology Assistant
Quality Control and Quality Assurance Executive
Research and Development Assistant
Analytical Chemist
Quality Control Chemist
Industrial Production Executive
Environmental Chemist
Forensic Chemistry Analyst
Research Laboratory Assistant
Personalised Path

Your Career Roadmap

Select a specialisation track to explore the learning journey and career outcomes tailored to your chosen domain.

S1-S2
Biotechnology

Foundation in Biological Sciences

Skill Development in Molecular Techniques

Industry and Research Exposure

Specialization and Career Readiness

Biotechnology
Biotechnology Track — Career Outcomes
Bioprocess Technician Clinical Research Associate Molecular Diagnostics Analyst Quality Control Executive Bioinformatics Assistant Research and Development Assistant Biotechnology Entrepreneur
S1-S2
Chemistry

Foundation in Chemical Sciences

Analytical and Instrumentation Skills

Industrial and Applied Chemistry Exposure

Research, Innovation, and Professional Preparation

Chemistry
Chemistry Track — Career Outcomes
Analytical Chemist Quality Control Chemist Industrial Production Executive Pharmaceutical Chemist Pharmaceutical Chemist Environmental Chemist Chemical Safety Officer Research Laboratory Assistant
From the Department

Message from the HOD

HOD Name
Fr Jobi Xavier
Life Sciences)
Bangalore Central Campus

The Department of Life Sciences is a unique department in the CHRIST (Deemed to be University) where interdisciplinary teaching and research in Life sciences have established permanent roots. It is a diverse discipline that covers all branches of Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology and Forensic Science in a dominant manner.

The Department of Life Science is one of the oldest Departments in the University, started from the inception of the institution in 1969. The Department has extremely competent faculty actively involved in advanced re

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Life Sciences, Bangalore Central Campus
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Message from the HOD

The Department of Life Sciences is a unique department in the CHRIST (Deemed to be University) where interdisciplinary teaching and research in Life sciences have established permanent roots. It is a diverse discipline that covers all branches of Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology and Forensic Science in a dominant manner.

The Department of Life Science is one of the oldest Departments in the University, started from the inception of the institution in 1969. The Department has extremely competent faculty actively involved in advanced research covering Bioprocess technology, Plant Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Aquaculture, Wildlife biology, Animal Behaviour, Forensic Anthropology, Question Documents, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Ballistics etc.

The academic programmes have been highly ranked by reputed external agencies and have wide public acceptance. We, at the Department of Life sciences, constantly strive to enrich our syllabus and programs to remain at the forefront of current trends in higher education.

All the courses in each of the programmes have been carefully designed to equip the students for competitive exams like JAM, GATE, CSIR NET, SET etc. and also to write research proposals for grants. I invite you to explore our Department website to cognize the academic and research excellence of the Department. With this message, I would like to wish the student community a very successful experience together with us in the Department.

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