B.SC. BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

The NMIMS (Deemed to be University) offers B.Sc. Biomedical Science. This is a 3 year full-time program with curriculum designed to cater to the needs of the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Clinical Data Management, Molecular Diagnostics, and Biomedical Industries. The course will provide an understanding of the basic concepts with a holistic view to offer a broad, thorough and intellectually challenging approach in the areas of Science. The focus will be on training the students in both theory and applications of specialized areas. Apart fromcour enhancing their language, communication and computer skills, the course will also aims for holistic development of their personality through training in soft skills and through social involvement.

VALUE PROPOSITION

• Suited for students interested in Medical and Clinical aspects of biology
• Study in Life Sciences and subjects allied to medicine
• Interdisciplinary focus: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics and Biotechnology
• Contemporary curriculum to meet the needs of the Industry (Biotech, Pharma, Clinical data management, Molecular diagnostics)
• Value added education

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Extensive lab based practical modules to facilitate contemporary research in Biomedical Science.
• Journal article presentations (current state of the art research papers).
• Industrial training: Two month (summer training) and six month (live research projects)
• State-of-the-art infrastructure: Cell culture lab, Real time PCR, HPLCs etc.
• Holistic development of students (analytical and cognitive skills) with overall personal development.
• Social Involvement Program (SIP) for inculcating leadership, community awareness, and social-sensitivity.

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 along with skill building through soft skill training and social involvement programs.

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.

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 and paper presentations (Journal Club) to ensure learner centric environment. In addition, methods like quiz, discussions, tutorials, Industry visits etc. are also used by the faculty to benefit the students.

Course Structure 2024-25

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BOARD OF STUDIES