Master of Science (M.Sc) in Life Science
The M.Sc in Life Sciences Programme is a first of its kind to be offered in the state of Goa. Embark on a transforming journey with our M.Sc. Life Sciences programme
Overview
- Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)
PSO-1: Understand the principles of cytogenetics, including structure of genes and chromosomes.
PSO-2: Interpret the significance of chromosomal variations in plant breeding and agriculture.
PSO-3: Knowledge of the genetic basis of common types of hereditary diseases.
PSO-4: Demonstrate practical skills in plant cytogenetic laboratory procedures and develop knowledge on modern methods for clinical genetic diagnosis.
Course Structure
| Course Code | Course Title (4 credits/course) | Nomenclature | Total Credits (20 credits) |
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PGMP-LS-C-1 |
Cell and Molecular Biology |
DSC |
16 credits (4 DSC’s) + 4 credits (1 DSE) = 20 credits |
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PGMP-LS-C-2 |
Advanced and Applied Microbiology |
DSC |
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PGMP-LS-C-3 |
Biochemistry |
DSC |
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PGMP-LS-C-4 |
Developmental Biology |
DSC |
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PGMP-LS-E-1 |
Instrumentation and Techniques |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-2 |
Toxicology |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-3 |
Fermentation technology |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-4 |
Animal Behaviour |
DSE |
| Course Code | Course Title (4 credits/course) | Nomenclature | Total Credits (20 credits) |
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PGMP-LS-C-5 |
Cell signalling and Regulation |
DSC |
16 credits (4 DSC’s) + 4 credits (1 DSE) = 20 credits |
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PGMP-LS-C-6 |
Immunology |
DSC |
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PGMP-LS-C-7 |
Plant and Animal Physiology |
DSC |
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PGMP-LS-C-8 |
Cytogenetics |
DSC |
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PGMP-LS-E-5 |
Bioinformatics and Bioethics |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-6 |
Marine Biology |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-7 |
Pharmacology |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-8 |
Biostatistics |
DSE |
| Course Code | Course Title (4 credits/course) | Nomenclature | Total Credits (20 credits) |
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PGMP-LS-E-9 |
Animal Biotechnology |
DSE |
8 credits (2 DSE’s) + 4 credits (Generic elective) + 8 credits (Research specific electives) = 20 credits |
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PGMP-LS-E-10 |
Plant tissue culture |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-11 |
Nanobiotechnology |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-12 |
Human Genetics |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-13 |
Industrial Biotechnology |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-14 |
Molecular biology and Genetic engineering |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-15 |
Genomics and Proteomics |
DSE |
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PGMP-LS-E-16 |
Economic Botany and Zoology |
DSE |
| Course Code | Course Title (4 credits/course) | Nomenclature | Total Credits (20 credits) |
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Research specific elective |
RSE |
4 credits (RSE) + 16 credits (DSD/I) = 20 credits |
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Discipline specific Dissertation/Internship |
DSD/I |
- Faculty of Physical Science & Earth Science
Department of Life Science
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