Ph.D. in Biotechnology at School of Health Sciences, Sushant University

School of Health Sciences, Sushant University offers Ph.D. in Biotechnology as a 3-year doctoral degree. The total fee on record is ₹3.75 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.25 lakh a year.

Expect to spend most of your time on cell and molecular biology, genetics, bioprocess engineering and bioinformatics.

School of Health Sciences, Sushant University is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at School of Health Sciences, Sushant University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Ph.D programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means cell and molecular biology, genetics, bioprocess engineering and bioinformatics. Typical first jobs: roles in biotech, pharma, food and research labs.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask School of Health Sciences, Sushant University for the current semester-wise plan.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Ph.D programmes at School of Health Sciences, Sushant University as a group.

30000

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with School of Health Sciences, Sushant University before you pay anything.

To get into Ph.D. in Biotechnology, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check School of Health Sciences, Sushant University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to School of Health Sciences, Sushant University or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

School of Health Sciences, Sushant University runs 7 Ph.D specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Ph.D in Radiology and Imaging Technology
• Ph.D in Optometry
• Ph.D in Health Sciences
• Ph.D in Healthcare
• Ph.D in Psychology
• Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in cell and molecular biology? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.75 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does School of Health Sciences, Sushant University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D?