MSc in Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Biology

The MSc degree in Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Biology is offered by the Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine.

Duration: 2 years

The curriculum includes

·         Guest lecturers from national and international faculty and conferences

·         Six months Mini Project and Six months Project Work

·         Exposure to different lab atmosphere

·         Workshops on experience in hands stem cell techniques.

ASSESSMENT

·         The program is conducted over 4 semesters and the 1^st and 2^nd semester includes class room teaching and practical classes with four modules in each semester1^st

·         First semester will broadly  cover the fundamental biology along with brief introduction on stem cells

·         Second semester will emphasis on different aspects of stem cells including tissue specific stem cells, tissue engineering and therapeutic application of stem cells

·         Over the next 2 semesters the students will opt for mini (3^rd semester) and major project (4^th semester) where the student will be mentored individually by a faculty throughout the semester.

·         Students will gain in depth practical knowledge of the biology of stem cells and their differentiation potentials.

·         Course Syllabus available at :

https://manipal.edu/content/dam/manipal/mu/sorm/syllabus/msc-syllabus

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

·      ·         After obtaining a Master’s degree, students can register for a PhD program and our students are sought after by premiere institutes like inStem, IISc, JNCASR, NCBS and abroad universities for their research programme

·         Pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology companies, hospitals or clinical applications.