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Content Curator | Updated On - Feb 7, 2024
The MSc in Biological Sciences Program of IIT Delhi will be encouraged to take projects or internships in the last semester to offer them real-world exposure and eventual employability. Read more here!
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New Delhi: The Kusuma School of Biological Sciences of IIT Delhi has launched a Master of Science in Biological Sciences Program, commencing from the academic year 2024-25. Admission will be based on BT and CY test Scores in the IIT Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM 2024).
As per IIT Delhi, the MSc program will run for 2 years with a capacity of 20 students. In the last semester, participants will be encouraged to take projects or internships which will provide them with real-world exposure and eventual employability. Candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degree in any branch of STEM can apply for admission.
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The course curriculum of MSc in Biological Sciences Program will cover quantitative biology as a key topic to address the current employment market for data analysis and visualisation. The topics will be covered through a ‘learning by doing’ method and not by instruction.
Students will have the option to pursue select optional topics. The basic courses in the degree include a practical or analytics-based component and no theory course will be included.
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IIT Delhi MSc Biological Sciences Eligibility Criteria and Seat Matrix
Academic Program [Code] |
IIT JAM Paper Code |
Eligibility Criteria |
Seat Matrix |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GEN |
GEN-PwD |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
|||
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences [1305] |
BT |
A 3- or 4- year Bachelor Degree in any branch of STEM |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
11 |
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences [1305] |
CY |
A 3- or 4- year Bachelor Degree in any branch of STEM |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2+1 (OBC-Pwd) |
1 |
1 |
09 |
Faculty Insights on IIT Delhi's New MSc in Biological Sciences Program
Informing about this initiative, Kusuma School of Biological Sciences, Head of Department (HoD) Bishwajit Kundu said, “This programme is a highly selective opportunity for bright, enthusiastic students who wish to study interdisciplinary biology at the postgraduate level”.
MSc in Biological Sciences Program In-charge Manidipa Banerjee added, “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”.
IIT Delhi Courses & Eligibility
Course |
Eligibility |
Application Date |
---|---|---|
10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced |
19 June - 29 July 2024 |
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Graduation with 60% + GATE |
20 Mar - 18 Apr 2024 |
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Graduation with 55% + IIT JAM |
11 Apr - 25 Apr 2024 |
|
Graduation with 60% + CAT |
22 Dec - 31 Jan 2024 |
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Graduation with 60% + CEED |
- |
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Graduation with 60% + GATE |
11 Apr - 25 Apr 2024 |
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10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced |
19 June - 29 July 2024 |
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