M.Sc Systems Biology at MSLS

Manipal

Decode Life with Data and Shape the Future of Life Sciences

The M.Sc. Systems Biology course introduces you to the multi-dimensional study of life sciences, integrating molecular biology, cell biology, computational modeling, and big data analysis. Over two years, you gain foundational and advanced knowledge through lectures, laboratory work, and project-based training structured to guide you toward research excellence while developing practical and professional competencies.

You learn in an academically rigorous environment that encourages independent inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through projects reflecting real-world research challenges, and exposure to contemporary techniques, computational tools, and model organisms, you develop applied skills aligned with global research standards.

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Disciplinary Knowledge: Gain expertise across molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, and synthetic biology, with practical exposure to current systems biology research.

Applied Computational Skills: Learn to analyze large datasets, employ modeling strategies, and interpret complex biological systems.

Professional Communication: Build the ability to express ideas clearly, both in writing and orally, while collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Leadership and Initiative: Cultivate qualities that prepare you to manage research teams and lead projects with clarity and vision.

Ethical and Reflective Practice: Understand professional ethics in research and develop critical awareness of societal and scientific responsibilities.

Research and Inquiry Skills: Engage with experimental design, hypothesis testing, and interpretation of results to address contemporary questions in life sciences.

Lab Work

Modern genome engineering techniques, molecular biology protocols, and computational simulations in fully equipped laboratories.

Industry Projects

Work with biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners, applying theory to practical challenges.

Research Exposure

Research institutes, innovation hubs, and companies aligned with systems biology research.

Lab Work

Modern genome engineering techniques, molecular biology protocols, and computational simulations in fully equipped laboratories.

Lab Work

Modern genome engineering techniques, molecular biology protocols, and computational simulations in fully equipped laboratories.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Master Core Disciplines: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge across multiple areas of life sciences and systems biology.

Develop Analytical Reasoning: Interpret and synthesize data, identify logical patterns, and support conclusions with evidence.

Enhance Communication Skills: Present complex information clearly to diverse audiences, both in written and oral formats.

Inculcate Problem-Solving Ability: Apply theoretical understanding to new challenges, generating practical solutions in research or industry settings.

Become Research-Oriented: Plan, execute, and report experiments, cultivating a mindset of scientific inquiry and continuous learning.

Adopt Professional Ethics: Practice ethical principles in all professional contexts, maintaining integrity in research and teamwork.

Industry and Academia Connect

Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways.

Placements

Admissions Path

Apply online

Submit Eligibility Documents

Merit List based/PGCUET 2027

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Merit List

Merit list based on undergraduate examination marks or PGCUET score

Admission Criteria

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy.

Merit List

Merit list based on undergraduate examination marks or PGCUET score

Admission Criteria

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete B.Sc. (Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology / Food Science / Nutrition / Agricultural Sciences or any other branch of Life Sciences)/ MBBS/ BDS/ B.Pharm/ PharmD/ BVSc/ BAMS/ BHMS/ B.E. or B.Tech (Biotechnology / Biomedical) or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate.

You can apply through MAHE Merit list based on qualifying examination marks.

Appear in PGCUET 2026.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Foundation knowledge in molecular biology, cell biology, biomolecules, and basic bioinformatics. Core courses introduce experimental techniques, biostatistics, and computational tools essential for systems biology research.

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program Fee

General

INR 5,26,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign

USD 8,300

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.

To Know More

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Disciplinary Knowledge: Gain expertise across molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, and synthetic biology, with practical exposure to current systems biology research.

Applied Computational Skills: Learn to analyze large datasets, employ modeling strategies, and interpret complex biological systems.

Professional Communication: Build the ability to express ideas clearly, both in writing and orally, while collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Leadership and Initiative: Cultivate qualities that prepare you to manage research teams and lead projects with clarity and vision.

Ethical and Reflective Practice: Understand professional ethics in research and develop critical awareness of societal and scientific responsibilities.

Research and Inquiry Skills: Engage with experimental design, hypothesis testing, and interpretation of results to address contemporary questions in life sciences.

Lab Work

Modern genome engineering techniques, molecular biology protocols, and computational simulations in fully equipped laboratories.

Industry Projects

Work with biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners, applying theory to practical challenges.

Research Exposure

Research institutes, innovation hubs, and companies aligned with systems biology research.

Lab Work

Modern genome engineering techniques, molecular biology protocols, and computational simulations in fully equipped laboratories.

Lab Work

Modern genome engineering techniques, molecular biology protocols, and computational simulations in fully equipped laboratories.

Industry and Academia Connect

Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways.

Placements

Admissions Path

Apply online

Submit Eligibility Documents

Merit List based/PGCUET 2027

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Merit List

Merit list based on undergraduate examination marks or PGCUET score

Admission Criteria

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy.

Merit List

Merit list based on undergraduate examination marks or PGCUET score

Admission Criteria

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You can apply through MAHE Merit list based on qualifying examination marks.

Appear in PGCUET 2026.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program Fee

General

INR 5,26,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign

USD 8,300

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

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺