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Industrial Biotechnology & Enterprise (IBE)

DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ENTERPRISE

(LEADING TO AN M.Sc. DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH, UK)

 
The course is targeted at bioscience graduates intending to develop the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career at the interface of biotechnology and commerce.
 
CURRICULUM:
  • ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

  • APPROACHES TO BIOTECHNOLOGY

  • FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY AND NUTRACEUTICALS

  • HUMAN HEALTH AND DIAGNOSTICS

  • ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS & WASTE MANAGEMENT

  • INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

The course will also cover the basics of:

  • • PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

  • • MARKETING MANAGEMENT

  • • DYNAMICS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT :

Lectures will be conducted by the faculty of St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, University of Bath and Invited Speakers from the Industry.

 

Course Eligibility:

Basic Biology Degree with 60% minimum marks and keen interest in Management.
OR 60% in any other science subject with a keen interest in Biology and Management.

Number of seats: Maximum of 20 students per batch, selected on their academic background, written test and screening interview.

Programme Details:

• Diploma Course:
• 14 weeks conducted by the Bombay St. Xavier’s College Society.
• Intensive course work in Basic Biotechnology and Strategic Management Principles –30 Credits
• This diploma is the eligibility criterion for the M.Sc. (IBE) programme from the University of Bath, UK.

• Masters program at the University of Bath, UK:
• Recognition of credits of Diploma course at St. Xaviers-30 credits
• 14 weeks Intensive program in Biotechnology, wet lab and management studies at the University of Bath -30 credits
• 22 Weeks Assessed Internship at industries in India - 30 credits

 

Admission Policy:

A) Screening Test - Duration of 1 hour
o Multiple Choice Test – 50%
o Subjective Questions 50%
o Statement of Purpose
B) Preliminary Interview

C) Final Personal Interview

30 Candidates chosen for the final interview based on A and B

Course Fee: (Total INR 700,000/- approx)

Diploma Course : INR 40000/- to be paid immediately on admission. (Non Refundable)

M.Sc. Programme: GBP 5500/- (excluding living cost + air ticket) to be paid to the University of Bath

@ Living cost at Bath will be approx. 2500/- GBP + Air ticket

 

 How to Apply?

Brochure and application form will be available at the Treasurer’s office, 1st Floor, St. Xavier’s College, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400 001 on payment of Rs. 500/- , from 1st May 2010. Out station candidates may send a self addressed envelope and DD of Rs. 550/- in favor of “The Bombay St. Xavier’s College Society”.
Forms available till: 10.06.2010
Written Test : Yet to be decided
Personal Interview: Yet to be decided
VC Interview with Bath Faculty : Yet to be decided
The Course will commence from: Tentatively from Third week of June 2010.

 
Contact Details:

Dr. Ms. Vivien Amonkar, Vice-Principal,
Phone: 022-2262 0061 ext 304
Email: vivien.amonkar@xaviers.edu

Dr. Rajendra Shinde, Project Manager
Cell: 9819100131
Email: rajendra.shinde@xaviers.edu

Dr. Madhuri Hambarde, Project Co-ordinator
Cell: 9969028671
Email: madhuri.hambarde@xaviers.edu

Email: msc_ibe@xaviers.edu

 

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