What kind of academic background is best suited to study at MLSC?
Students with Interest in Life Sciences and Research and has an academic background from any disciplines including  Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Engineering , Bioinformatics  are eligible to apply at Manipal Life Sciences Centre, Manipal.

What are the various career options after a degree from MLSC?
Students after completing the course here are quite confident and self reliant in designing scientific experiments.   Seminars and project work give them good training in deciphering research publications and the art of scientific writing.  Students can handle any experiments in molecular biology with ease and confidence. The mission statement of the Centre is to engage in cutting edge research, training, education and offer help to the community in the field of human health. The centre prepares students for productive careers in this versatile, dynamic, evolving discipline. Upon graduation, students will have learned skills in critical thinking, problem solving and communication necessary for success as practicing biotechnologists or in post-graduate studies.

What are the various fields in which research is conducted in Molecular Biology?
Bioinformatics, Cancer Biology, Computational Biochemistry ,Cytogenetic studies in inherited diseases and anthropology, Human Molecular Genetics ,Identification of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Cancer, Microbial Biotechnology, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmacogenomics, Plant Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA Technology.

What is the research facility at MLSC? How are students exposed to such facility?
There is a clear bifurcation lab meant for research and teaching purposes. The infrastructure is excellent comprising animal cell culture and plant cell culture facilities.  The centre is thriving on the excellent research faculty, facility and resources; aiming to become the nation's number one research and learning centre. The centre conducts international conferences and workshops for promoting new enthusiasm amongst young scientists.

Can foreign students take admissions in MLSC? What are the career options for them? Does MLSC have collaborations with other research bodies?
Yes. The centre has MOUs with Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), Flinders University and University of Queensland in Australia and Lancaster University, UK. It has research collaboration with various institutions in United States, Germany, The Netherlands and Australia.

I am not interested in research. Can I still join MLSC in the Life Sciences Centre?
Yes, of course there are many opportunities in the  industry,  which  requires  production and management skills in the field of Life  Sciences. Many pharmaceuticals and biotech industries have opened recently. So job opportunities are tremendous in these fields.

Describe the teaching methodology at MLSC?
We have experienced professors and scientist who can guide students theoretically as well as practically. So that they get rigorous training both practical and theoretical aspects.