Name of the organisation : Nirma University Institute of Science (nirmauni.ac.in)
Description : Admission 2013 MSc Programme
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Admission Notice : http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/is/documen...er_MSc2013.pdf
http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/is/application_forms.asp
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M.Sc. Admission 2013
The INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE was established in 2004 as a constituent Institute of Nirma University.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED:
** M.Sc. BIOTECHNOLOGY
** M.Sc. BIOCHEMISTRY
** M.Sc. MICROBIOLOGY
** Ph.D. in above disciplines (Full time & External)

Research Areas:
i) Maintenance of memory T cells vis-ŕ-vis vaccine development.
ii) Actinomycetes and soil microbial diversity, Biotransformation of combined industrial effluent microbes for bioremediation of hydrocarbons, Breach of Rhizobium legume specificity, Molecular basis of MPS phenotype, Halophiles, Plant anti-microbials.
iii) Genetic determinants of cancer and congenital disorders, Molecular marker of male infertility, Glucose transporters in diabetes, Probiotics, Neurobiology of Epilepsy and diabetes.
iv) Protein stability, folding, misfolding and aggregation. The Institute has 8 core faculties with diverse expertise in biological sciences and all of them are active researchers, of which six are recognized Ph.D. guides. Ph. D admission is conducted as per UGC rule.

Special Feature: In vivo studies in animal models, plant models and insectarium.

Research Projects:
i) Completed 8 minor research projects funded by Nirma University and 2 minor research projects funded by GUJCOST.
ii) Ongoing Funded Projects:
- 4 projects by DBT (Dept. of Biotechnology), Govt. of India and 1 by GSBTM (Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission), Govt. of Gujarat.

Salient features of M.Sc. Programmes:
** The areas of current significance are offered as Special Elective Papers like; Genomics & Proteomics, Industrial Microbiology & Fermentation Technology, Reproductive Physiology, Human Genetics, Advanced Immunology, Vaccinology, Bioprocess Engineering and Structural Biology.
** The coursework, seminar presentations, dissertation research projects and Industry-interaction provide the students optimal opportunity to develop scientific knowledge, skill, and aptitude for research.
** Library with computers, Internet, print & digital collection of 1890 books & 65 journals.
** Central Instrumentation Rooms and dedicated research laboratories
** Spacious classrooms equipped with audio-visual facility More focus is given on learning than teaching. The progress of student is assessed through Continuous Evaluation.

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, BHMS, BAMS, Physiotherapy, and others with minimum 50% marks and the selection will be based on the merit of entrance test to be conducted by the Institute on 12 May, 2013 at Ahmedabad. If large number of students are applying from other states, accordingly new centers may be created and announced.

Fee : Demand Draft of Rs. 1000/- in favour of “Institute of Science, Nirma University” payable at Ahmedabad

How to Apply :
i) Application format can be downloaded from the website.

ii) The completed application form with D.D. can be mailed to;
Admission Coordinator,
Institute of Science, Nirma University,
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway,
Ahmedabad-382481.
Gujarat, India

The last date for submission of the completed the application : 30 April, 2013.