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The Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBBT) at Kalyani Mahavidyalaya was established in the year 2004. The main objective of starting this department was to cater to the ever increasing academic needs of students in the broad area of Genetic engineering and Biotechnology. Candidates having strong foundation of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, who are extremely keen to explore the area of applied biological sciences, should definitely, opt for the 3-yr B.Sc. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Honours) course in this department which is rich in both infrastructure and expertise. Also, the department always strives to achieve excellence by maximum utilization of available resources, identifying lacunae and overcoming limitations. In this connection, it would be pertinent to mention that the former students of this department have fared extremely well in various national and state level examinations. The Department also boasts to be the home for Toppers in B.Sc. (Hons) examination of Kalyani University consistently for the past few years.
The MBBT department offers a very cordial and homely atmosphere allowing ample scope for continuous dialogue between students and highly qualified, experienced and passionate faculty members. The department strives to resolve the academic and personal concerns of students in the most timely manner, keeping professional ethics in perspective. It tries to nurture a healthy and strong mind amongst students, which is free from maladies but well prepared to cope with stress that they would encounter in the professional world. The Division is in the process of regularizing scientific visits for students on a yearly basis to expose them to the frontier areas of scientific and industrial research. Also, everyone eagerly waits for the annual departmental cultural programme which provides students with opportunities to display their artistic and musical talents permeated with scientific insight. It turns out be a splendid show of performing arts in the most befitting manner possible. In short, all round development of mental faculties along with improvement of scientific acumen is of prime concern to this department.
Vision:
Biotechnology, as the name suggests is an Interdisciplinary subject, a dynamic, fast growing and evolving field in science with promising prospects for research oriented employment across the globe. Keeping this in perspective, the department aims to develop trained manpower equipped with appropriate skills and positive mindset to compete and secure coveted positions in this heavily demanding Biotechnology job market.
Mission:
Biotechnology is a frontline area of science having immense potential for the benefit of the human kind. It spans diverse fields ranging from Agriculture to food processing, Pharmaceuticals to personalized medicine. As evident, people trained in Biotechnology have career opportunities in both public and private sectors. Biotechnology students in India may find work in government based entity such as universities, research institutes or at private centers as research scientists/ teachers or associates. Alternatively they may find employment in specialized biotechnology companies such as pharmaceutical firms, food manufacturing units, aquaculture and agricultural companies that are engaged in business related to life sciences ranging from equipment to chemicals to pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. The scope of work can range from teaching, research, sales, marketing, administration, quality control, animal breeding, technical support etc. The Department shall devote wholly to achieve excellence in the promotion of Biotechnology by:
