Delhi University has launched a two-year MSc programme in Biological Sciences offering 20 seats with admissions based on the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM 2024).
Delhi University has launched a two-year MSc programme in Biological Sciences offering 20 seats with admissions based on the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM 2024).
New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 5, 2024 16:25 IST
The Kusuma School of Biological Sciences at IIT Delhi has introduced a new academic initiative – an MSc programme in Biological Sciences, scheduled to commence in the academic year 2024-25.
Admissions to this two-year master's programme will be based on the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM 2024), offering a total of 20 seats.
IIT Delhi stands as a notable example of an academic environment fostering interdisciplinary approaches to address scientific queries.
With over 30 academic entities across various scientific and engineering domains, the collaborative atmosphere within these units cultivates an ideal ecosystem for nurturing conceptual understanding and modern interdisciplinary biology education.
Professor Bishwajit Kundu, Head of the Kusuma School of Biological Sciences at IIT Delhi, expressed, "This programme is a highly selective opportunity for bright, enthusiastic students who wish to study interdisciplinary biology at the postgraduate level."
Professor Manidipa Banerjee, Programme In-charge for MSc in Biological Sciences, highlighted, "We have ensured a balance of coursework to prepare students for employment in the modern biotechnology market, as well as to provide a strong foundation towards higher studies and discovery research in interdisciplinary biological sciences."
HOW IS THIS MSc PROGRAMME DIFFERENT?
Key features differentiating this programme from other MSc programmes in the country include:
- Emphasis on quantitative biology: The curriculum prioritises quantitative biology as a core subject, addressing the current job market's demand for proficiency in big data analysis and presentation.
- Flexible electives: Students have the flexibility of choosing from an open basket of electives.
- Practical learning approach: The programme focuses on "learning by doing" rather than traditional instruction. All core courses incorporate a practical or analytics-based component, eliminating purely theoretical courses.
- Real-world exposure: Encouraging projects/internships in academic laboratories, start-ups, or industry settings during the last semester enhances students' real-world exposure and eventual employability.
Published On:
Feb 5, 2024
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