M.Sc Biotherapeutics at MCBR

Manipal

Formulate research-driven ideas into Biotherapeutic solutions

The M.Sc. (Research) in Biotherapeutics is a first of its kind in Asia, designed to fully train you with essential skills to carry out innovative research in Biotherapeutics.

Our two-year translational program includes classroom-lab training, in-house biotherapeutics projects, and a year-long internship in leading academia or biopharma. Its blend of theory, research, and real-world application prepares you to excel in diverse biotherapeutics careers.

Program Highlights

Strong Research Foundation: Our M.Sc. Biotherapeutics curriculum builds your ability to analyse scientific evidence and design, plan, and execute biotherapeutics research, establishing a solid base for your research career.

Ethical and Safety driven Practices: You gain knowledge of GMP/ GLP/ GCP biosafety and bioethics, ensuring your work meets global standards of quality and responsibility.

Data Analysis and Communication: You Gain expertise in bioinformatics, data management, and statistical analysis to effectively present findings through publications and conferences.

Proposal Development and Industry Readiness: C urate effective research proposals and enhance your career prospects as a skilled researcher to excel in both academia and industry.

Advanced Exposure

Access to Manipal- GoK Bioincubator, MUTBI, shared animal facility, and innovation center equipped with advanced infrastructure.

Industry Projects

Active industry collaboration with more than 20 pharma/bio-pharma companies.

Internships

One year of internship at a leading academia/bio pharma industry with practical training and internship experience.

Advanced Exposure

Access to Manipal- GoK Bioincubator, MUTBI, shared animal facility, and innovation center equipped with advanced infrastructure.

Advanced Exposure

Access to Manipal- GoK Bioincubator, MUTBI, shared animal facility, and innovation center equipped with advanced infrastructure.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Zoology / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) / Food Science / Nutrition from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent.

Bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS / BAMS) / Veterinary Sciences (B.V.Sc.) / Pharmacy (B.Pharm) / B.E. / B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering / Biotechnology from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent.

Bachelor's degree with 55% aggregate marks or equivalent for Biotechnology industry-sponsored candidates.

Industry-sponsored candidates must be employees of the sponsoring industry with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Scholarships

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

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.

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Program Highlights

Ethical and Safety driven Practices: You gain knowledge of GMP/ GLP/ GCP biosafety and bioethics, ensuring your work meets global standards of quality and responsibility.

Data Analysis and Communication: You Gain expertise in bioinformatics, data management, and statistical analysis to effectively present findings through publications and conferences.

Proposal Development and Industry Readiness: C urate effective research proposals and enhance your career prospects as a skilled researcher to excel in both academia and industry.

Advanced Exposure

Access to Manipal- GoK Bioincubator, MUTBI, shared animal facility, and innovation center equipped with advanced infrastructure.

Industry Projects

Active industry collaboration with more than 20 pharma/bio-pharma companies.

Internships

One year of internship at a leading academia/bio pharma industry with practical training and internship experience.

Advanced Exposure

Access to Manipal- GoK Bioincubator, MUTBI, shared animal facility, and innovation center equipped with advanced infrastructure.

Advanced Exposure

Access to Manipal- GoK Bioincubator, MUTBI, shared animal facility, and innovation center equipped with advanced infrastructure.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Utilise the fundamental concepts and technical competence in research as and when required to achieve professional excellence.

Demonstrate strong and well-defined practical knowledge in different areas of basic and advanced research including biotherapeutic product and process development, and research methods/techniques in biotherapeutic applications.

Use interpersonal and collaborative skills to identify, assess, and formulate problems and execute solutions in closely related issues in the life sciences research domain.

Imbibe the culture of research, ethical practices, innovation, entrepreneurship, and incubation.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

You develop strong foundations in M.Sc. (Research) in Biotherapeutics through courses that cover basic and advanced concepts, laboratory skills, and research methods. In the second semester, you will apply this knowledge by undertaking in-house mini projects at DBR, gaining hands-on exposure to experimental design and execution.

Program Duration

2 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 6,12,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 9,700

Scholarships

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

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

M.Sc Biotherapeutics at MCBR

Formulate research-driven ideas into Biotherapeutic solutions

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 years

INR 6,12,000

USD 9,700

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

2 years

INR 6,12,000

USD 9,700