The MSc in Medical Biotechnology at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, prepares students to drive advancements in medical research and healthcare. The program focuses on developing biopharmaceuticals, stem cell therapies and genetic testing. It equips graduates to address significant medical challenges. The core subjects include cell biology, biomolecules, human genetics and molecular biology within our School of Life Sciences. The Masters of Sciences in Medical Biotechnology aims to significantly impact global healthcare and patient outcomes through innovative research and diagnostic solutions.
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The MSc Medical Biotechnology program integrates diverse scientific disciplines to forge advancements in healthcare, including cancer research and vaccine development. It’s structured to cultivate an understanding of the critical role of biotechnology in modern medicine.
Students have access to well-equipped laboratories that provide the necessary tools related to biotechnology and bioinformatics. These facilities support a hands-on learning approach to hone students’ expertise in these fields.
This Msc Medical Biotechnology course teaches the fundamentals of medical biotechnology and prepares students to handle the industry's demands through a well-rounded educational approach. The training ensures graduates are versatile, adaptive and ready for challenges in the biopharmaceutical industry.
This program is designed for graduates and professionals eager to expand their knowledge and apply biotechnology to real-world medical challenges. The MSc Medical Biotechnology eligibility criteria requires students to:
Students of the MSc in Medical Biotechnology program at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, are well-prepared for impactful careers across sectors. It equips them to contribute to research and development setups, biopharmaceutical manufacturing units, diagnostic laboratories, food safety establishments and probiotic or nutraceutical companies. Graduates are positioned to fill roles such as:
Students are introduced to fundamental principles and advanced concepts in their field. Coursework includes foundational studies in key biological processes, essential techniques and practical skills. The curriculum emphasises hands-on learning and critical thinking. Soft skills development is integrated, focusing on enhancing communication, presentation and academic writing abilities.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology | Immunology and Immunogenetics |
| Biomolecules | Molecular Medicine |
| Human Genetics | Molecular Biology-II |
| Molecular Biology-I | Industrial Biotechnology (or) Mathematics & R Programming |
| Human Genetics (Practical) | Cell Biology (Practical) |
| Molecular Biology (Practical) | Bio Quantitation & Instrumentation (Practical) |
| Soft Skills (Tutorials/Seminar/ Review paper writing) | Soft Skills (Tutorials/ Seminar/Review paper writing) |
The curriculum advances to statistical and computational methods, practical research techniques and specialised practices. Students gain practical experience through various lab activities. The year focuses on advanced methodologies, research presentations and completing significant projects or dissertations.
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (Practical) | Project work presentation & Progress |
| Recombinant DNA Technology | Research Project / Submission of Dissertation / Submission of Manuscript |
| Research Methodology | |
| Analytical Biochemistry (or) Quality Assurance & Accreditation | |
| Biostatistics & Bioinformatics | |
| Lab Rotation | |
| Review Article | |
| Soft Skills (Tutorials/ Seminar/Review paper writing) |
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