M.Sc by Research in Biotherapeutics
Overview
Master’s programme (M.Sc.) in Biotherapeutics offered by Manipal Center for Biotherapeutics Research (MCBR) is a research-based translational post-graduate programme. M.Sc. (By Research) in Biotherapeutics will impart students with contemporaneous knowledge in theory and the practical uses of molecular tools and techniques in the discovery and development of cell, gene, protein, and other biomolecular novel drug candidates relevant to biotherapeutics. The course curriculum involves one-semester classroom training coupled with practical and three-semester extensive research training where learning will be hands-on in the areas of biotherapeutics discovery and development, process development, product characterisation, delivery mechanisms, scale-up technologies, in vitro and preclinical research, and a fair knowledge of the regulatory framework.
Focus
- The students will acquire advanced knowledge and hands-on training to hone their skills in Biotherapeutics research.
Career Prospectus
MSc (by Research) in Biotherapeutics course can create an opportunity for candidates to
― Work in the pharma or biotechnology industry,
― Become entrepreneurs,
― Pursue PhD,
― Get jobs/fellowships in higher education/research institutions.
Eighteen months industry internship will create a high possibility of students securing job opportunities in the same industry where they pursue project work.
Course Outline
Manipal Center for Biotherapeutics Research, MAHE, Manipal
Two Years full-time Post-Graduate Programme - MSc (By Research) in Biotherapeutics
First Year: Semester 1 |
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Subject Code |
Subject Title |
No. of hours per week |
Credit (C) |
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Lecture (L) |
Tutorial (T) |
Practical (P) |
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MBT 501
|
Biotherapeutic Discovery & Development |
6 |
- |
- |
6 |
MBT 503 |
Bioprocess engineering |
3 |
- |
- |
3 |
MBT 505 |
Biostatistics and Research Methodology |
3 |
- |
- |
3 |
MBT 521 MBT 523 |
Electives: (Select any 1) 1) Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance 2) Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs |
3
|
- |
- |
3
|
MBT 531 |
Synopsis submission |
- |
2 |
- |
2 |
MBT 507 |
Biotherapeutic Discovery and Development |
- |
- |
6 |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
2 |
6 |
20 |
First Year: Semester 2 |
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Subject Code |
Subject Title |
No. of hours per week |
Credit (C) |
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Lecture (L) |
Tutorial (T) |
Practical (P) |
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MBT 630 |
Soft Skills – I (Tutorials/ Seminars/Journal Club/special lectures) |
- |
4 |
- |
4 |
MBT 699 |
Research Project work/ presentation# |
- |
- |
32 |
16 |
|
Total |
- |
4 |
32 |
20 |
Second Year: Semester 3 |
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Subject Code |
Subject Title |
No. of hours per week |
Credit (C) |
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Lecture (L) |
Tutorial (T) |
Practical (P) |
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MBT 631 |
Soft Skills – II (Tutorials/ Seminars/ Journal Club/ special lectures) |
- |
4 |
- |
4 |
MBT 699 |
Research Project work/presentation# |
- |
- |
32 |
16 |
|
Total |
- |
4 |
32 |
20 |
Second Year: Semester 4 |
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Subject Code |
Subject Title |
No. of hours per week |
Credit (C) |
||
Lecture (L) |
Tutorial (T) |
Practical (P) |
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MBT 632 |
Soft Skills – III (Tutorials/ Seminars/ Journal Club/ special lectures) |
- |
4 |
- |
4 |
MBT 699 |
Research Project work /Submission of manuscript# |
- |
- |
32 |
16 (+32*) |
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Total |
- |
4 |
32 |
20 (+32*) |
#continuous activity for semester 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. The final assessment at the end of the 4th semester
*The Internal Assessment Marks from semester 2 and semester 3 to be included in total marks at semester 4.
Duration
2 years
Key Dates & Deadlines
30
30
Jun ' 22
Last date to Apply
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Tentative Course Commencement Date
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.