M.Sc Genome Engineering at MSLS

Manipal

Decode Life with Data and Shape the Future of Life Sciences

The M.Sc. Genome Engineering program at Manipal School of Life Sciences provides in-depth knowledge of genome study, editing, and applications in research and industry. Spanning two years and four semesters, it builds strong foundations in molecular biology, immunogenetics, bioinformatics, and synthetic biology. Through lectures, laboratory training, and project work, you gain conceptual clarity and advanced technical expertise.

Set in a research-driven environment, M.Sc. Genome Engineering integrates academic rigor with professional training, preparing you for doctoral studies or industry roles. You benefit from modern facilities, a collaborative peer group, and mentorship from faculty engaged in current advances in life sciences and biotechnology.

Program Highlights

Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Training across human genome engineering, molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, and synthetic biology.

Research Orientation: Strong emphasis on lab rotations, project work, and literature-based inquiry.

Leadership and Team Skills: Opportunities to build initiative, collaborative efficiency, and vision for group-based scientific practice.

Ethics and Responsibility: Continuous attention to professional ethics, research integrity, and responsible application of biotechnology.

Communication Development: Sharpen your written, oral, and analytical communication to meet academic and industry standards.

Global Perspective: Industry-academia collaborations and higher education pathways abroad.

Lab work

State-of-the-art instrumentation across molecular biology, immunogenetics, and genome engineering.

Practical Exposure

Solve authentic problems drawn from biotechnology and pharmaceutical domains.

Industry Readiness

Test your knowledge in real professional environments in both industry and academic institutes.

Lab work

State-of-the-art instrumentation across molecular biology, immunogenetics, and genome engineering.

Lab work

State-of-the-art instrumentation across molecular biology, immunogenetics, and genome engineering.

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.

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.

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

Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Training across human genome engineering, molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, and synthetic biology.

Research Orientation: Strong emphasis on lab rotations, project work, and literature-based inquiry.

Leadership and Team Skills: Opportunities to build initiative, collaborative efficiency, and vision for group-based scientific practice.

Ethics and Responsibility: Continuous attention to professional ethics, research integrity, and responsible application of biotechnology.

Communication Development: Sharpen your written, oral, and analytical communication to meet academic and industry standards.

Global Perspective: Industry-academia collaborations and higher education pathways abroad.

Lab work

State-of-the-art instrumentation across molecular biology, immunogenetics, and genome engineering.

Practical Exposure

Solve authentic problems drawn from biotechnology and pharmaceutical domains.

Industry Readiness

Test your knowledge in real professional environments in both industry and academic institutes.

Lab work

State-of-the-art instrumentation across molecular biology, immunogenetics, and genome engineering.

Lab work

State-of-the-art instrumentation across molecular biology, immunogenetics, and genome engineering.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Master theoretical and applied aspects of genome engineering and life sciences.

Develop expertise in advanced laboratory techniques across molecular biology, synthetic biology, and computational biology.

Enhance your problem-solving skills by applying scientific reasoning to experimental and analytical contexts.

Inculcate professional and ethical values for responsible practice in research and industry.

Become confident in research communication, teamwork, and multicultural collaboration.

Build readiness for lifelong learning and adaptability across future scientific domains.

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.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Foundation through courses in cell biology, biomolecules, molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, and introductory genome engineering with intensive lab rotations.

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 6,78,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 10,700

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 Genome Engineering at MSLS

Decode Life with Data and Shape the Future of Life Sciences

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 Years

INR 6,78,000

USD 10,700

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

2 Years

INR 6,78,000

USD 10,700