The objective of the postgraduate programme is to provide graduate students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge through independent research in a selected branch of Biotechnology. This will enable graduates to be competent in handling basic and applied research in their chosen specialties.

Programme Structure

Research and Thesis - Both programmes are research - based and are conducted by Department of Biotechnology (Faculty of Applied Science)

Thesis Preparation

At the end of the course, students are required to prepare a thesis of their research work.

The thesis will be evaluated by a panel of examiners and a vice-voce will be conducted.

Research Areas:

• Aquaculture
• Bioinformatics
• Bioremediation
• Biosensors & Biomaterials
• Cancer Research
• Genomics
• Medical Plants Bioprospecting
• Microbiology
• Molecular diagnostics
• Proteomics
• Vaccine development

1. Masters degree in related field or other equivalent qualifications accepted by AIMST Senate

International students need to have a TOEFL Min Score 550 or IELTS Min Score 6.0.

All year around application

MSc. and PhD in Biotechnology course by research mode at AIMST University provides balanced scientific knowledge with strong research skills and capabilities to graduates entering the Biotech-nology industry. Aside form being a Researcher/Scientist at the industry, one can also pursue an academic career after completing his/her Postgraduate studies in this field.

1. R & D Management
2. Quality Control
3. Technology Development
4. Production Management
5. Biotech Marketing
6. Clinical Trials
7. Technology Management
8. Academics
9. Project Management