"Innovation is what drives us around here. The Academy understands that, and we reap the benefits."
- Mr. V.V.S. Chalapathi RaoHead of Department
Beginning in the academic year of 2006-07, the Department of M.Sc. Biotechnology has been a fore-runner in the state in its field. It quickly became one of the more popular departments, in the Academy, because of the opportunities it provided to both its students and its faculty.
Some key statistics for the Department of M.Sc. Biotechnology:
courses
We offer 1 PG course ( M. Sc Biotechnology) of 2 yrs
faculty
With a cumulative experience of 120 years
students
Hand-picked for their incredible cognizance
alumni
Most of whom are making breakthroughs in the field
Our main focus is placed on research and innovation practices in teaching in accordance with the latest trends in the field of Biotechnology. Our faculty ensures a strong foundation of concepts and a create a knowledge base to students and guide them through a variety of learning experiences. Our labs are our strength. With CBCS curriculum.
Tie-ins with industry giants such as CCMB, CDFD, Lacones, Hyderabad Central University, A.P Forensic Sciences, Dr. Reddy’s Research Laboratory, Shantha Biotechniques, Bharath Biotech, Indian Immunological, Reliance Life Sciences, ICRISAT, IIMR, CRIDA, Prathista Biotech Pvt. Ltd., etc. to allow our students to do projects in these institutions in their final semester.
Our world-class infrastructure is sophisticated advanced and of high quality to conduct research in-house. Apart from a plethora of laboratories, we also have an entire ecosystem of flora for our students to utilize.
An elective titled “Basics of Biotechnology” and "Advances in Biotechnology" allows students other MSc streams to gain an exposure in the area of bio-technology while bolstering their credits.
With our constantly updated syllabus and our highly interactive course, students are constantly distinctly placed in Pharma Biotech and various R&D Labs of Biotechnology. A lot of our alumni are big names in the field of research and academia in India as well as abroad.
Our constant quest to push borders has resulted in a great number of high achievers. Some important milestones in our journey:
M.Sc. Biotechnology is established in Loyola Academy
Department of M.Sc Biotechnology conducted a one day seminar titled “Clinical Biotechnology”
Department of M.Sc Biotechnology conducted three day National Workshop on Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques
Department of M.Sc Biotechnology Organized a Two-day Workshop Biotechniques-2008, for the Staff & Students of other Colleges on 7-8th August, 2008.
Department of M.Sc Biotechnology Organized a Three day National Workshop Advanced Molecular Techniques for staff of other colleges on 19-21 November 2008.
Department of M.Sc Biotechnology organized an exposure visit to CHAI (Catholic Health Association of India) Sneha Kiran at Kondlakoya, Medchal, to counsel HIV-infected persons.
The Department of M.Sc Biotechnology organized a workshop on “Insilico Studies on Molecular Modeling and Comparative Docking” by Dr. Ch. Rajasekharon 25 January, 2015
The Department of M.Sc Biotechnology organized an International Conference on "Emerging trends in Synthesis of Nano Particles in Agri Biotechnology - Research and Commercialization" on 25 - 27 February, 2016. Click Here for Nano Final Report - 2016
The Department of M.Sc. Biotechnology Loyola Academy degree & P.G College, Alwal. Organized a two day Workshop on “BioIgnite-2016” on 8th & 9th December, 2016.
All the first year students participated in “Pulse polio Immunization Programme” as a part of Planet Program, held in January 2016.
A Student job orientation programme- by Dr. Ram Gopal, Biocon, Hyderabad on 17th November, 2016.