B.Sc Biotechnology at MSLS

Manipal

Design your foundation for a future in life sciences and beyond

The B.Sc. Biotechnology program is a three-year undergraduate degree that guides you with a strong foundation in biological sciences and their technological applications. Across six semesters, you study subjects that cover the broad aspects of various areas of biotechnology to help choose a career in life sciences research and development.

You gain practical skills in DNA manipulation, cell culture, protein analysis and computational biology while learning in advanced labs. The curriculum blends lectures, tutorials, seminars, journal clubs and projects. With guidance from expert faculty and access to modern research facilities, you master scientific reasoning, communication abilities and research competence.

Program Highlights

Multi-exit Flexibility: Choose to graduate after 3 years (B.Sc.), or continue to 4 years with research (B.Sc. Honours).

Strong Academic Foundation: Learn the fundamentals of biotechnology across genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and biostatistics.

Skill Development: Build capabilities in analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and effective communication for academic and professional success.

Research-Oriented Approach: Engage in project work that develops your ability to design experiments, interpret results, and present findings.

Global Career Pathways: B.Sc. Biotechnology unlocks opportunities in research, academia, healthcare, biotechnology, data science, neurotechnology, and international higher education.

Collaborative Learning : Participate in group activities that strengthen your leadership qualities and teamwork

Lab Work

Advanced facilities for molecular biology, biophysics, and computational biology.

Practical Exposure

Apply classroom learning to practical problems in biotechnology.

Industry Readiness

Build real-world skills and professional confidence.

Lab Work

Advanced facilities for molecular biology, biophysics, and computational biology.

Lab Work

Advanced facilities for molecular biology, biophysics, and computational biology.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Upload 10+2 Mark card

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit List

Physical/ Online Counselling

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks - 50%

Subject Requirement

Biology + Chemistry + Physics / Biotechnology / Mathematics / any other Life Sciences subject + English in 10+2 examinations

Program Eligibility

QUALIFICATION

Indian Boards

You must have successfully completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Biology, Chemistry, English, and Physics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, or any other Life Science subject, with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks.

A Levels

You must have successfully completed A Levels with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, or any other Life Science subject with a minimum Grade C average at the A Level, English at the AS Level.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

You must have successfully completed the IB Diploma or IB Certificate with Biology, Chemistry, English, and Physics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, or any other Life Science subject, with an average of at least 4 points in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/ Biotechnology/ Mathematics/ any other Life Science subject, and an overall minimum of 24 points. You must also have: • A minimum of 3 points in each subject • 3 Higher Level (HL) and 3 Standard Level (SL) subjects • At least 2 science subjects at HL • The third science subject and English may be taken at either HL or SL

You must be at least 17 years old on or before 31 December of the admission year.

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for Wards of Indian Military & Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
International Scholarship
Achiever Category
Scholar Category
Achiever Category
Konkani Speaking Students
AGES Scholarships
SAGES Scholarship

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

To Know More

Program Highlights

Multi-exit Flexibility: Choose to graduate after 3 years (B.Sc.), or continue to 4 years with research (B.Sc. Honours).

Strong Academic Foundation: Learn the fundamentals of biotechnology across genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and biostatistics.

Skill Development: Build capabilities in analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and effective communication for academic and professional success.

Research-Oriented Approach: Engage in project work that develops your ability to design experiments, interpret results, and present findings.

Global Career Pathways: B.Sc. Biotechnology unlocks opportunities in research, academia, healthcare, biotechnology, data science, neurotechnology, and international higher education.

Collaborative Learning : Participate in group activities that strengthen your leadership qualities and teamwork

Lab Work

Advanced facilities for molecular biology, biophysics, and computational biology.

Practical Exposure

Apply classroom learning to practical problems in biotechnology.

Industry Readiness

Build real-world skills and professional confidence.

Lab Work

Advanced facilities for molecular biology, biophysics, and computational biology.

Lab Work

Advanced facilities for molecular biology, biophysics, and computational biology.

Program Details

Outcome
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Master core concepts and gain in-depth knowledge of genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, biophysics and biostatistics, building a strong academic foundation for both research and applied fields.

Develop advanced research skills to design experiments, test hypotheses, and apply statistical tools, analyse data sheets, and interpret scientific results with accuracy.

Enhance communication abilities to present scientific findings through reports, research papers, and oral presentations while also developing skills for effective collaboration across disciplines.

Strengthen analytical reasoning to access data critically, identify valid conclusions, and apply theoretical knowledge to solve complex problems in industry and healthcare contexts.

Practice professional ethics by adopting integrity, accountability, and ethical responsibility in research and professional work, with an emphasis on sustainability and intellectual property rights.

Cultivate global readiness by developing adaptability, leadership qualities, and multicultural awareness that enables you to succeed in national and international academic or industrial environments.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Upload 10+2 Mark card

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit List

Physical/ Online Counselling

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks - 50%

Subject Requirement

Biology + Chemistry + Physics / Biotechnology / Mathematics / any other Life Sciences subject + English in 10+2 examinations

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks - 50%

Subject Requirement

Biology + Chemistry + Physics / Biotechnology / Mathematics / any other Life Sciences subject + English in 10+2 examinations

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

Foundation in biotechnology with courses in biology, chemistry, computer science and environmental science supported by seminars and lab-based training. The focus is on strengthening conceptual understanding and introducing experimental skills.

Program Duration

BSc - 3 Years

BSc (Honours) - 4Years

Total Program Fee

General:

For 3 Years: INR 6,01,000

For 4 Years: INR 7,98,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

For 3 Years: USD 9,350

For 4 Years: USD 12,400

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for Wards of Indian Military & Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
International Scholarship
Achiever Category
Scholar Category
Achiever Category
Konkani Speaking Students
AGES Scholarships
SAGES Scholarship

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

B.Sc Biotechnology at MSLS

Design your foundation for a future in life sciences and beyond

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

QUALIFICATION

Indian Boards

A Levels

International Baccalaureate (IB)

BSc - 3 Years

BSc (Honours) - 4Years

For 3 Years: INR 6,01,000

For 4 Years: INR 7,98,000

For 3 Years: USD 9,350

For 4 Years: USD 12,400

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

BSc - 3 Years

BSc (Honours) - 4Years

For 3 Years: INR 6,01,000

For 4 Years: INR 7,98,000

For 3 Years: USD 9,350

For 4 Years: USD 12,400