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Utkal University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
ଉତ୍କଳ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ
ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଓଡ଼ିଶା

Harnessing cellular and bio-molecular processes to develop advanced technologies.

 

Established in 2002, the Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology is committed to imparting quality education and fostering excellence in research in the multidisciplinary field of Biotechnology.  

The M.Sc. Biotechnology programme is supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, New Delhi, under its Human Resource Development Programme.  

The programme encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines, including:  

  • Cell Biology and Genetics  
  • Molecular Biology  
  • Biochemistry  
  • Microbiology  
  • Genetic Engineering  
  • Immunology  
  • Enzyme and Bioprocess Technology  
  • Environmental Biotechnology  
  • Biotechniques  
  • Biostatistics  
  • Bioinformatics and AI 

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Thrust Areas of Research

Vision

  • To become a centre of excellence in Biotechnology education, training and research in the country. 
  • To develop a strong linkage between Academics, Research and Industry.  

Mission

  • To nurture, mentor and train young talents with the latest technologies in the field of biotechnology for providing global competence

Distinctive Features

  • The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced laboratory facilities to facilitate high-quality teaching, practical training, and cutting-edge research.  
  • The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both theoretical concepts and experimental techniques, preparing them for careers in academia, research, industry, and entrepreneurship.  
  • The academic curriculum is structured in accordance with the DBT Model Curriculum and the guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC), and is offered under the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) to ensure academic flexibility, NEP 2020 compliance and outcome-based learning.  
  • To promote multidisciplinary education and collaborative learning, the Department offers an allied elective course, Biotechniques, in the third semester, which is open to postgraduate students from other science disciplines.  
  • Through its academic programmes, modern research facilities, and industry-relevant training, the Department strives to develop highly skilled biotechnology professionals capable of addressing contemporary scientific and societal challenges.

Faculties

The Department has well equipped laboratories with number of sophisticated equipments to carry out routine practicals and research work  where M.Sc. students, Doctoral/Postdoctoral fellows, Scientists and Faculty members are actively engaged in cutting edge research in various fields of Biotechnology.

Some of the facilities listed are as follows:

  • Classroom-02
  • Seminar cum library with internet facilities – 01
  • Research Laboratories – 04 (1. Microbial technology 2. Redox Biology & Epigenetics 3. Biochemistry 4. Immunology & Molecular Biology  )

(These laboratories are equipped with state-of-art equipment like Horizontal and vertical electrophoresis system, semidry and wet western blot transfer Unit, ELISA readers, pH meter, Magnetic stirrer,  Chemi Doc, Gradient PCR, RT-PCR, HPLC, Fluorescence Microscope,  Milli-Q water purification system, Sonicator, Fluorescence Spectrophotometer, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Light Microscope, Ice Flaking Machine, Water Bath, Microtomy, Cooling centrifuge, Laminar Air Flow, Shaking Incubator, Hot Air Oven etc.)

  • Animal Cell culture Laboratory – 01

(This laboratory is equipped with CO2 incubator, Biosafety cabinet, UV-A/B box, Inverted microscope and Cell counter)

  • M.Sc. Laboratories – 02

(These laboratories are specialized and equipped to conduct advanced practical and research work related to Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Plant Tissue Culture and Animal cell culture, etc.)

  • Cold room (40 C ) – 01

(Cold room is used for storing temperature sensitive chemicals and reagents. It is also used to perform temperature sensitive experiments like protein purification, tissue homogenization etc.)

  • Cold Chain Facility

(In this facility, we have different temperature-oriented refrigerators and freezers including  40 C refrigerator, –200 C deep freezer, –500 C  freezer and –800 C  freezer. These are used to store temperature sensitive samples, prepared reagents, chemicals, antibodies etc.)

Major Equipments

Sl. No. Equipment
      1. UV-VIS spectrophotometer
      2. Fluorescence Spectrophotometer
      3. MilliQ Water Purification System
      4. Cooling centrifuge
      5. Gradient PCR
      6. Real-Time PCR
      7. Vertical and Horizontal gel electrophoresis System
      8. Gel Documentation system (Chemi DOC)
      9. Semi-dry and Wet western blotting Transfer unit
  10. -80 0C Deep Freezer
  11. -500 C Deep freezer
  12. -200 C Deep freezer
  13. Inverted Microscope
  14. Fluorescence microscope
  15. Microplate Reader
  16. Sonicator
  17. HPLC
  18. Biosafety cabinet
  19. CO2 incubator
  20. Cell counter
  21. Laminar Air Flow

       

 

 

 

 

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