Academic Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes

• B.Sc. Biotechnology, Microbiology & Chemistry
• B.Sc. Genetics, Microbiology & Biochemistry
• B.Sc. Food Technology, Chemistry & Microbiology

Postgraduate Programmes

• M.Sc. Chemistry
• M.Sc. Biochemistry

Vision

To be a centre of excellence in chemical education and research, nurturing scientifically skilled, ethically responsible, and innovative graduates who contribute to sustainable development and global scientific advancement.

Mission

• Provide strong foundational and advanced knowledge through quality teaching and laboratory training
• Promote research, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning
• Strengthen industry–academia collaboration and employability skills
• Encourage higher education, competitive examinations, and entrepreneurship
• Foster environmental awareness and ethical scientific practices

Academic Strengths

• Recognized under the DBT–Star College Scheme supporting advanced laboratory training and research exposure
• Experienced and research-oriented faculty with interdisciplinary expertise
• Well-equipped laboratories with modern analytical and instrumental facilities
• Industry-aligned, research-driven curriculum with strong emphasis on hands-on practical learning
• Regular workshops, seminars, guest lectures, and industrial visits
• Opportunities for internships, research projects, and student presentations
• Mentoring support for higher education and national-level competitive examinations
• Strong focus on scientific communication, innovation, and entrepreneurship
• Academic partnership with Biocon Academy offering certificate programmes in Quality Control Analytics and Sterile Manufacturing Processes
• Research funding support from national agencies including DST SERB, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council of Medical Research, All India Council for Technical Education, Karnataka Science and Technology Authority, and Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology.

Value-Added & Skill Development Programmes

Core Skill Development

• Advanced analytical and instrumental techniques
• Laboratory safety and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Industrial and environmental applications of chemistry
• Biochemical and clinical laboratory skills
• Research methodology and scientific communication

Specialised Certificate Courses

• Molecular Biology Techniques: Enhancing Research Skills
• Clinical Research
• Advanced Chromatographic Techniques
• Drug Design & Active Site Prediction (In-vitro & In-silico Studies)
• Immunohistochemistry, Karyotyping and FISH Techniques
• Nanotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications
• Exploring Spectroscopy: Principles, Techniques & Applications

Research & Faculty Expertise

• Organic & Medicinal Chemistry
• Inorganic, Materials & Nano chemistry
• Physical & Computational Chemistry
• Analytical & Instrumental Chemistry
• Biochemistry & Clinical Chemistry.
• Cancer Biology & Molecular Biochemistry
• Nanotechnology & Biosensor Research
• Environmental & Industrial Chemistry
• Phytochemistry & Bioactive Compounds

Infrastructure & Laboratory Facilities

Chemistry & Biochemistry Laboratories

The Department has six dedicated laboratories for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for training, along with a specialised research laboratory.

Major Equipment

UV-Visible Double Beam Spectrophotometer, Ultrasonicate, Rotary Evaporator, Double Distillation Unit, Muffle Furnace, Abbe’s Refractometer, Electroplating Unit, Karl Fischer Titrator, Orbital Shaker, Melting Point Apparatus, Cooling Centrifuge, Flame Photometer, Membrane Filtration Unit and Laminar Airflow.

Advanced Research Equipment

Gel Documentation System, Cooling Centrifuges, Electrophoresis Units and UV Transilluminators.

Teaching & Learning Environment

Technology-enabled classrooms support interactive, student-centric, and blended learning. The department emphasises analytical thinking, research aptitude, scientific communication, and ethical scientific practices.

Industry Interaction & Career Development

Students benefit from:

• Industrial visits and internships
• Guest lectures by industry experts and researchers
• Workshops and training programmes
• Placement guidance and career mentoring

Graduates pursue successful careers in research laboratories, pharmaceutical industries, food and healthcare sectors, environmental agencies, higher education, and entrepreneurship.