Overview
This program provides an in-depth understanding of the processes involved in malignant transformation of cells, the factors that influence these processes, the current status on the various therapeutic options available and the opportunity to explore future treatment options through scientific reasoning.
The first year of the program comprise of courses that introduce the students to the fundamental processes in human health including human anatomy, physiology, immunology, biochemistry, cell & molecular biology and the basics of cancer biology. The first year curriculum also includes specialised courses that are crucial to developing research acumen including cancer bioinformatics, research methodology & statistics, ethics and biosafety.
The second year of the program includes discipline-specific core courses linked to genetics and pathology of cancer, besides the opportunity to carry out a full-fledged research project on contemporary topics in cancer. The curriculum is such designed that it allows the students to combine theoretical knowledge with the practical applications in the field of cancer biology, with an emphasis on the latest advances in this field including immunotherapy, precision medicine and personalised genomics.
This program therefore caters to a wide variety of careers including opportunities in cancer-speciality hospital laboratories, commercial biomedical laboratories, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions.
Admission
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Applied Biological Sciences / Biomedical Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Agricultural Sciences / Food & Nutrition / Environmental Science / Veterinary Science / Fisheries Science / BE or BTech in Biotechnology / Graduates in Medicine / Dentistry / Pharmacy / Nursing or any other equivalent life science degree from a recognized university, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Admission Procedure
Students seeking admission to MSc programs are required https://apply.nitte.edu.in/ to submit the Admission Query form available on apply.nitte.edu.in On receipt of the same, the Admission Section will guide students with the process of registration and admission. Admission to MSc programs are based on merit in the qualifying examination.Documents required for admission to MSc programs
- Class 10 Marks Card (Original + 2 attested copies)
- Degree Marks Cards of all years (Original + 2 attested copies)
- Provisional Degree / Degree Certificate (Original + 2 attested copies)
- Transfer Certificate from the institution last attended (Original + 2 attested copies)
- Conduct Certificate from the institution last attended (Original)
- Migration Certificate from the University last studied (Original)
- Eligibility Certificate issued by Nitte University (This will be handled by Nitte)
- Physical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical practitioner (Original)
- Blood Group Certificate (Original)
- Aadhaar card copy of the student
- Photographs: Recent colour photo with white background, of resolution 300-600 dpi Passport size 5 Nos. (35mm x 45mm) & Stamp size 5 Nos. (20mm x 25mm)
Commencement of course
The BSc/MSc courses commence on the date prescribed by the University, generally in August
For any information regarding the admissions, mail us at: info@nitte.edu.in
