Bangalore Central Campus

Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences/Honours/Honours with
Research)

Open from: 08-May-2026 | Open until: 26-May-2026

8 Semesters Global Relevance Proficiency in Life Science Field Internship Practical Skill Development Undergraduate Research and Publication
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Semester
2
Specialisations
4 Yrs
Duration
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Applications OpenUntil 26-May-2026
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Specializations
8
Semesters
34
Laboratories
700 +
Total Publications
Programme Overview

About the Programme

 

The BSc program in Life Sciences provides students with a diverse and in-depth curriculum that delves into crucial aspects of biology, environmental science, and chemistry, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the natural world. By fostering a profound understanding of the intricate relationship between technology and sustainable development, the program encourages students to become pioneers in the advancement of society. Its multidisciplinary approach enables students to gain valuable insights into various fields, including health, zoology, and botany, preparing them for a wide array of potential career paths.

The program's focus on the responsible and ethical use of technology underscores its dedication to cultivating future professionals with a strong sense of social responsibility and a commitment to making a positive impact in the scientific realm and beyond. With its emphasis on practical applications and hands-on learning experiences, the program equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to tackle real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to the ever-evolving landscape of scientific discovery and innovation.

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 experiential learning

Industry and Research Orientation

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

Career and Higher Education Readiness

The programme prepares students for careers in biotechnology industries, diagnostics, research, entrepreneurship, and advanced studies

Why at Bangalore Central Campus

Why Choose This Programme?

Diverse Career Opportunities in Life Sciences

The programme prepares students for a wide range of careers in healthcare, biotechnology, environmental sciences, research, and allied industries.
 

Multidisciplinary Approach for Comprehensive Skill Development

The curriculum integrates multiple branches of life sciences to develop broad scientific knowledge and interdisciplinary competencies.

Extensive Practical Experience Through Hands-On Training

Students gain experiential learning through laboratory work, field studies, research projects, and skill-based training activities.

Enhanced Understanding of Biological and Environmental Sciences

The programme provides in-depth insights into living systems, ecological interactions, and environmental sustainability.
 

Tailored Curriculum Fostering Critical Thinking Abilities

The curriculum encourages analytical reasoning, scientific problem-solving, and evidence-based decision-making skills.

Pathway to Cutting-Edge Research and Innovation

The programme creates opportunities for students to engage in advanced scientific research, innovation, and emerging technological applications in life sciences.

Areas of Specialisation

Choose Your Track

Botany Zoology

Botany

Botany

Zoology

Zoology

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

Comprehensive understanding of plant and animal diversity.
Practical insights into ecological and evolutionary biology.
Application of biotechnology and bioinformatics in research.
In-depth knowledge of genetics and plant breeding.
Specialized skills in pharmaceutical and applied microbiology.
Proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation.
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
COREBasic Chemistry3 Credits
COREPlant Diversity-I (Phycology, Mycology and Plant Pathology)3 Credits
COREAnimal Diversity-I (Non-Chordata)1 Credits
COREPlant Diversity-I Lab3 Credits
COREAnimal Diversity-I Lab3 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
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
CORECyber Law- 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
ELECElements of Field Work3 Credits
ELECAquarium Fish Keeping3 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
ELECStock Market Price Actions3 Credits
ELECFoundational Course for Administrative Services2 Credits
COREPlant Diversity-II (Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms)3 Credits
COREAnimal Diversity-II (Chordata)3 Credits
COREPlant Diversity-II Lab1 Credits
COREAnimal Diversity-II (Chordata) Lab1 Credits
COREPlant Anatomy and Developmental Biology3 Credits
COREPlant Anatomy and Developmental Biology Lab1 Credits
COREComparative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology3 Credits
COREComparative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology Lab3 Credits
ELECDecoding the Science of Food and Health3 Credits
ELECIntroduction to Excel for Managers3 Credits
ELECE-Commerce3 Credits
ELECPersonal Tax Planning3 Credits
ELECInvestments and Trading Strategies3 Credits
ELECFinancial Literacy3 Credits
ELECDigital Marketing3 Credits
ELECAudit Intelligence for Decision Makers3 Credits
ELECSocial Entrepreneurship and Innovation3 Credits
ELECEnvironmental, Social, and Governance: Principles, Practices, and Regulations3 Credits
ELECData Visualization3 Credits
ELECGender and Development3 Credits
ELECThinking Through Environment3 Credits
ELECIntroduction to Screenwriting3 Credits
ELECGender and Popular Culture3 Credits
ELECCritical Health Humanities3 Credits
ELECDigital Narratives3 Credits
ELECVirtuality and Ethics: Navigating the Artificial Culture3 Credits
ELECLaw and Practice of Intellectual Property3 Credits
ELECCorporate Law3 Credits
ELECCorporate Social Responsibility and Human Rights3 Credits
ELECMathematics for Managerial Decisions3 Credits
ELECApplied Arithmetics3 Credits
ELECMathematics for Economics and Business3 Credits
ELECData Analysis Using Excel3 Credits
ELECIntroduction to Social Work and Social Welfare3 Credits
ELECIntroduction to Organisational Behaviour3 Credits
ELECParticipatory Rural Appraisal3 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
ELECStock Market Price Actions3 Credits
COREPrinciples of Forensic Science3 Credits
COREAnimal Physiology3 Credits
COREAnimal Physiology Lab1 Credits
COREAngiosperm Systematics and Taxonomy3 Credits
COREAngiosperm Systematics and Taxonomy Lab1 Credits
ELECApplications of Artificial Intelligence in Biological Sciences3 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
CORETamil (Advanced)2 Credits
COREFunctional Ecology3 Credits
COREMicrobiology3 Credits
CORECell Biology4 Credits
COREFunctional Ecology Lab1 Credits
COREMicrobiology Lab1 Credits
CORECell Biology Lab1 Credits
COREDevelopmental Biology3 Credits
COREDevelopmental Biology Lab1 Credits
Semester 5 — Semester 5
ELECStock Market Price Actions3 Credits
CORESummer Internship8 Credits
COREPlant Physiology and Metabolism3 Credits
COREGenetics and Plant Breeding3 Credits
COREBiochemistry and Metabolism3 Credits
COREGenetics, Plant Breeding and Plant Physiology Lab2 Credits
COREMolecular Biology of the Cell3 Credits
COREMolecular Biology and Biochemistry Lab2 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
ELECUndergraduate Research in Biological Sciences3 Credits
COREPlant Biotechnology3 Credits
COREGenetic Engineering and Plant Biotechnology Lab2 Credits
COREPhytochemistry and Pharmacognosy3 Credits
COREPhytochemistry and Pharmacognosy Lab1 Credits
COREReproductive Biology3 Credits
COREGenetic Engineering and Animal Biotechnology3 Credits
COREStatistics in Biological Science3 Credits
COREImmunology and Immunotechniques3 Credits
COREReproductive Biology Lab1 Credits
COREAnimal Biotechnology and Immunology Lab2 Credits
Admissions

Eligibility & Fee Structure

Eligibility Criteria
Fee Structure (Indicative)
After Graduation

Career Paths

Plant Tissue Culture Technician
Agricultural Field Officer
Environmental Consultant
Herbal and Medicinal Plant Executive
Forestry and Conservation Assistant
Research Assistant in Plant Sciences
Wildlife Conservation Officer
Aquaculture and Fisheries Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technician
Environmental and Ecological Consultant
Entomology and Pest Management Executive
Research Assistant in Life Sciences
Personalised Path

Your Career Roadmap

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

S1-S2
Botany

Foundation in Plant Sciences

Understanding Plant Functions and Applications

Applied Botanical and Environmental Training

 Research and Professional Development

Botany
Botany Track — Career Outcomes
Botanist Plant Tissue Culture Assistant Environmental Consultant Agricultural Field Officer Herbal Industry Executive Conservation Biologist Research Associate in Plant Sciences
S1-S2
Zoology

Foundation in Animal Sciences

Biological and Ecological Skill Building

Applied Zoological and Environmental Training

Research and Conservation Readiness

Zoology
Zoology Track — Career Outcomes
Wildlife Conservation Officer Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistant Ecological Consultant Medical Laboratory Technician Entomology and Pest Management Executive Zoological Research Assistant Environmental Educator
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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