Life Science

MSc. (By Papers) Life Science with a specialization in Applied Medical Science

The Department of Life Science started the M.Sc. course in 1980.

Life Science is a vast subject that is structured to engage a student in multiple avenues of biology. The applied sciences draw from the fundamentals that are taught in the programme and focus attention on the medical field. This acts as a launch pad for careers in diverse fields, ranging from a purely academic endeavour such as research and teaching to entrepreneurship, law, science writing, etc. The programme is designed to strengthen and enhance a student’s understanding and knowledge of Biology by exposure to several fields such as Cell Biology, Physiology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology etc., in mainstream biology and allied fields such as Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Pharmacology, Cancer and Stem cell biology and Bioinformatics.

The programme will be conducted by the eleven faculty of the department using a blended learning approach which includes classical classroom teaching, self-study, experiential learning, seminars, presentations, field visits, etc. As part of their training, students will have an opportunity to work on a research project in the second year and submit a dissertation on it. The students are also strongly encouraged to complete summer internships to complement the programme.

MSc. (By Research) in Life Science

There are two research guides for a PG programme in the department. Interested candidates may approach the department for further details.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduates in Botany, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Science, Microbiology, Zoology from the University of Mumbai are all eligible.

• Graduates in any of the above-mentioned disciplines from other Universities are also eligible.

• For Eligibility / Transfer / Migration Certificates: ((Refer: PG Admission overview)

Process of Selection

Applicants will be selected on the basis of the TYBSc marks / grades.

Scheme of Evaluation

• Internal 40%: 2 internal tests each for 20% of the total marks Tests / Quizzes / MCQs / Assignments / Essays / Case Studies / Presentations / Projects / Surveys / Flipped Classes.

• External 60%: 1 Examination for 2 hours at the end of each semester

Facilities in the Department

The Department of Life Science& Bio-Chemistry is recognized by the University of Mumbai for MSc (by Research) and PhD, with research guides for both.

All equipment and requirements for MSc (by Papers / Research) along with a common instrumentation facility and Library are available.

Other activities for this course: Annual Seminars / Conferences / Internships / Industrial Visits / Guest Speakers.