B.Tech. Biotechnology - Computational Biology and Drug Discovery

The B.Tech. Biotechnology program at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology is a four-year program of 165 credits, combining theory, laboratory practicals, projects and industrial trainings. Students study core areas such as biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics, genetic engineering, bioprocess engineering and downstream processing, immunology and immuno-techniques, environmental biotechnology, enzyme technology, and animal and plant biotechnology. Skill-based vocational courses cover bioanalytical techniques, nanobiotechnology, data analysis and simulations, regenerative medicine and artificial organs, tissue engineering, AI/ML in health care, systems biology, genome editing, and computational biology and bioinformatics. Two specialisation tracks are offered.

The Computational Biology and Drug Discovery specialisation focuses on AI and machine learning in healthcare, biosimilar discovery and development, structural biology, and rational drug discovery, enabling data-driven approaches to modern drug development. Each specialisation culminates in a capstone project to support research-oriented thinking, innovation and industry readiness. Practical training, industrial/institutional visits and internships strengthen application-focused learning.

• State-of-the-art laboratories for molecular biology and genetic engineering support hands-on learning.
• Training includes tools such as PCR, real-time PCR, fermenters, spectrophotometers and gel documentation analysis for efficient analyses.
• Facilities include protein analysis, bioinformatics, cellular imaging, animal models including C. elegans, D. melanogaster and Zebra fish, cell culture and a dedicated animal house.
• Biosafety protocols and regulatory guidelines are embedded, supported by advanced lab safety features.
• Workshops, seminars, project-based learning and mentorship build skills in instrument handling, experimental design, data analysis and troubleshooting.

Biotechnology is expanding across biosimilars, vaccines, targeted therapies, molecular and nanodiagnostics, microbiome therapeutics, and AI and data analytics, supported by interdisciplinary collaborations and shaped by ethical and regulatory considerations.

Graduates can pursue roles across bioprocess engineering, pharmaceutical industries, biosimilars and biologics manufacturing, diagnostics and molecular testing laboratories, and drug discovery and development organisations.

Pathways include computational biology and bioinformatics, AI/ML-enabled healthcare analytics, clinical research, regulatory affairs, nanobiotechnology-based diagnostics and therapeutics, quality control and assurance, industrial/environmental/agricultural biotechnology, biotech startups, and government and research institutions.

The program also supports higher education, research careers and entrepreneurship.

With a strong focus on practical training and industry exposure, graduates are prepared for roles in research, development and production of pharmaceutical products. UPES supports employability through its placement ecosystem and industry engagement with leading biotechnology companies.

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Interested students must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements for the program: Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics, and English as a Major Subject in XII

Interested students must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements for the program: Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics, and English as a Major Subject in XII

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