M.SC. (Master of Science Program): Biological Sciences
by SVKM's NMiMS - School of ScienceMumbai |
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Category: MSc in Biological Science | Life Sciences (Biological And Biomedical Sciences)
| Eligibility: (Pre-requisites) | For the M. Sc. program in Biological Sciences, a candidate must have passed the three year B.Sc. examination of any recognized University and scored not less than 60% in any one of the following subjects: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology and Life Sciences |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
The NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University) is introducing theM.Sc. programmes in Biological Sciences and Chemical Sciences from August 2012. The salient feature of these programmes is the emphasis being laid on the overall development of laboratory skills of a student coupled with an expansion of his/her knowledge base through an interdisciplinary course work comprising lectures and practicals in the first year of the course and subsequently fine tuning these skills in a particular area of specialization. While the student will have ample opportunity to acquire hands-on training on modern, sophisticated instruments/equipment, he/she will also be able to benefit from the expertise of one or more faculty, wherever needed.
DURATION
The M.Sc. is a two years course which includesfour trimesters and a six month project work.
INTAKE
A total of 10 seats are available for the M.Sc. program in Biological Sciences
Board of Studies
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List of members on Board of Studies in Biological Sciences |
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Dr. A. N. Bhisey |
Chairman, Ex- Director, Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai |
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Dr. Aparna Khanna |
Dean, School of Science, NMIMS, Mumbai |
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Dr. A. M. Bhagwat |
Director, C. B. Patel Research Centre, Mumbai |
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Dr. S. M. Karmarkar |
Prof Emeritus, C.B. Patel Research Centre, Mumbai |
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Dr. Dhananjaya Saranath |
Research Director, Reliance Life Sciences, Mumbai |
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Dr. B. Ganguli |
Ex-Deputy Director, Hoechst Centre for Basic Res |
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Dr. M. R. Samuel |
Ex-Director, ActisPharma Ltd. |
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Dr. M. Seshadri |
Head, Radiation Biology and Health Sciences Division, BARC |
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Dr. Krutika Desai |
Associate Professor, Mithibai College, Mumbai |
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Dr. I. C. Bhoir |
Deputy GM, Watson, Mumbai |
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Dr. Chhaya Sawant |
Research Associate, C. B. Patel Research Centre |
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Dr. Purvi Bhatt |
(Convener), Assistant Professor, School of Science, NMIMS, Mumbai |
Value Proposition
• Unique program, with a provision of completing M.Sc. in 2 years including 6 month project work either internal or external (with reputed academic institutions)
• Extensive course work in line with the requirements of Industry, thus adding value to the degree
• Hands on training on sophisticated analytical instruments
• Development of skills to use statistical and computational techniques as research/data analysis tools
• In built opportunity to improve soft skills as well as scientific writing
• Flexibility in project selection on interdisciplinary topics to complete thesis requirement.
• Grading system at par with international standards
• Each student will be supervised by an individual expert committee constituted according to the interdisciplinary nature of the research project
• A system of continuous evaluation through seminars, quizzes and practicals
• Guest faculty drawn from a pool of experts from Industry
• Innovative teaching methods involving continuous interaction amongst faculty and students
Program Objectives
• Modern facilities to provide ambience and support for curricular and extra-curricular activities for the overall development of students.
• Dedicated, qualified faculty to ensure high standard of teaching, learning and evaluation processes.
• Periodic review and revision of curricula based on feedback from the industry with quick response to ensure the relevance of the programmes to the changing needs of industry.
• Trimester system with proper planning to utilize the resources effectively and efficiently.
• Industry based project work as part of the curricula to get recognition and reward to the students in the form of job offer or support for further studies and research.
• The “Industry Interface Program” has been initiated to keep the students abreast of the latest trends in the industry/research organizations through industrial visits and guest lectures.
• The program is a full time program which is offered from Monday to Saturday.
Pedagogy
The course lays emphasis on the overall development of laboratory skills of a research student coupled with an expansion of his/her knowledge base through an interdisciplinary course work. The course work comprises of lectures and practicals in the first year and subsequently fine tuning these skills in a particular area of specialization.
The course is reviewed regularly in consultation with our Board of Studies, which comprises of experts from academia, research institutions and industry from all over India. Thus, the course is tailor made to fulfill the requirements needed to keep pace with the current developments in scientific research.
While the research student will have ample opportunity to acquire hands-on training on modern, sophisticated instruments/equipment wherever necessary, he/she will also be able to benefit from the expertise of one or more faculty, wherever needed.
In the first year, along with the permanent faculties, the regular lectures are also conducted by visiting faculties who are experts in their respective fields. Apart from the course work, the Faculty also conducts Guest lectures by eminent academicians and scientists, paper presentations (Journal Club), etc. to ensure learner centric environment.
In the second year, after the fourth trimester, students can take up 6 month research projects on varied topics either at the School or any other academic or research institutions of repute.
Admission Criteria Process
Students who satisfy the requirements of the two stage selection process will be considered for admission to the integrated courses.
STAGE 1
All eligible candidates will be required to appear for a Written Test to be conducted at the NMIMS campus in Mumbai. The venue will be announced sufficiently in advance of the test date.
STAGE 2
Based on the performance in the written test, candidates will be short listed and called for a personal interview at the NMIMS Campus, Mumbai.
Based on the performance in Stages 1 and 2, a composite merit list will be prepared as per criteria laid down by the University.
Evaluation Criteria
During the course work the students will be required to have a minimum attendance of 80% for lectures, practicals and seminars, separately. The students will be evaluated through trimester end exams and through continuous internal assessment.
Internal assessment will be on the basis of fortnightly tests based on Theory. Practical work will be evaluated each week during the course of the regular practicals. Seminars will be evaluated weekly. The grade will be awarded at the end of the year on the basis of Cumulative Grade Point Average.
The project work will be evaluated by a Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) before beginning of the table work as well as at the end just before the submission of the final report.
Placements
An “Industry Interface Program” has been initiated at School of Science for the students. The program is aimed at keeping the students abreast of the latest trends in the industry/research organizations through industrial visits and guest lectures and also to explore career opportunities for students in the industry/research organizations. The affairs of Industry Interface Program are being managed by a joint ‘Faculty-Student Cell’.
Curriculum
M.SC. (Master of Science Program): Biological Sciences
The curriculum for the first two years of the Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. Program in Biological Sciences is as follows:
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Trimester I |
Paper I: Biochemistry |
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Paper II: Immunology |
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Trimester II |
Paper I: Anatomy and Physiology |
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Paper II: Fundamentals and Applied Microbiology |
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Trimester III |
Paper I: Cell Biology |
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Paper II: Pharmacology and Toxicology |
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| Second Year | |
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Trimester |
Topic Description |
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Trimester IV |
Paper I: Fundamentals of Molecular Biology |
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Paper II: Advances in Molecular Biology |
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Trimester V |
Project Work |
| Trimester VI | |
| Classroom - Full Time | ||||
| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
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2 Years |
All Venues | Not Specified | Price On Request |
SVKM's NMiMS - School of Science
School of Science was started in 2007 with a view to provide undergraduate and post graduate students an opportunity to be a part of the unique learning methodology of the university, which lays emphasis on academic excellence combined with industry oriented training. With the boom in information technology and more and more sophistication in instrumentation techniques, there is now a very thin dividing line between the various disciplines of science. Therefore, there is a greater need for flexibility in scientific thought as well as training manpower on an interdisciplinary plane. With this thought in view, the SVKM’s NMIMS introduced, highly innovative and unique interdisciplinary courses at the School of Science from the academic year 2007-2008. The goal of the School of Science is to be a Center of Excellence in the domain of Pure and Applied Science by providing quality education and research.
