The department of Life Sciences is a unique department in the University where multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching and research in life sciences have established permanent roots. It is a diverse discipline that covers all branches of Zoology, Botany and Biotechnology in a dominant manner. This is one of the oldest departments of Christ University (formerly Christ College) started from the inception of the Institution in 1969. This serves as a valuable foundation to many students for understanding cellular and molecular level organization in living beings.
This is one of the oldest departments of Christ University (formerly Christ College) started from the inception of the Institution in 1969. This serves as a valuable foundation to many students for understanding cellular and molecular level organization in living beings. The uniqueness of the department essentially lies in the fact that within its faculty there are experts and active researchers representing almost all areas of modern biology.. It strives to promote all round development of students by inculcating a spirit of inquest, discipline and adventure through various academic and co curricular activities. Since the syllabus is on par with those of reputed Indian and International Universities, students and research scholars get a highly competitive edge and would be competent for jobs in industries in the domains of pharmaceuticals, dairy, clinical research etc.
The Department has state of the art infrastructural facilities, including modern sophisticated instruments, research lab, well equipped library, access to online journals, aquaculture facility, applied and industrial biotechnology laboratory, pharmaceutical chemistry laboratory, green house and computational facilities for carrying out multidisciplinary research in frontier areas of Life science.
The core biology subjects like Cytology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular biology, Genetics and specialized courses like Disease biology, Plant biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Analytical Techniques, Plant Tissue Culture and Phytochemistry would make students acquire skills in doing research in Universities, R&D Centers.
Extremely competent faculty actively involved in advanced research covering Bioprocess technology, Plant Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Aquaculture, Wildlife Biology, Animal Behavior etc
The Department of Life Sciences is a unique Department in the CHRIST (Deemed to be University) where interdisciplinary teaching and research in Life sciences have established permanent roots. It is a diverse discipline that covers all branches of Biotechnology, Botany and Zoology in a dominant manner.
The Department of Life Science is one of the oldest Departments in the University, started from the inception of the institution in 1969. The Department has extremely competent faculty actively involved in advanced research covering Bioprocess technology, Plant Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Aquaculture, Wildlife biology, Animal Behavior etc.
The Department of Life Sciences is a unique Department in the CHRIST (Deemed to be University) where interdisciplinary teaching and research in Life sciences have established permanent roots. It is a diverse discipline that covers all branches of Biotechnology, Botany and Zoology in a dominant manner.
The Department of Life Science is one of the oldest Departments in the University, started from the inception of the institution in 1969. The Department has extremely competent faculty actively involved in advanced research covering Bioprocess technology, Plant Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Aquaculture, Wildlife biology, Animal Behavior etc.
The University academic programs have been highly ranked by reputed external agencies and have wide public acceptance. We, at the Department of Life sciences, constantly strive to enrich our syllabus and programs to remain at the forefront of current trends in higher education.
All the courses in the program are carefully designed to equip the students for competitive exams like CSIR NET, SET etc. and also to write research proposals for grants. I invite you to explore our Department website to cognize the academic and research excellence of the Department. With this message, I would like to wish the student community a very successful experience together with us in the Department.
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| Program Name | Department | Program Type | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Zoology/Honours/Honours with Research) | Life Sciences | Undergraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology, Chemistry/Honours/Honours with Research) | Life Sciences | Undergraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology, Zoology/Honours/Honours with Research) | Life Sciences | Undergraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences/Honours/Honours with Research) | Life Sciences | Undergraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology, Botany/Honours/Honours with Research) | Life Sciences | Undergraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology, Forensic Science/ Honours/Honours with Research) | Life Sciences | Undergraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biotechnology | Life Sciences | Doctoral (PhD) | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Botany | Life Sciences | Doctoral (PhD) | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Zoology | Life Sciences | Doctoral (PhD) | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Master of Science Forensic Science | Life Sciences | Postgraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Master of Science Botany | Life Sciences | Postgraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Master of Science Biotechnology | Life Sciences | Postgraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Master of Science Zoology | Life Sciences | Postgraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Sericulture | Life Sciences | Value Added Courses - Odd Semester | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Wine Technology | Life Sciences | Value Added Courses - Odd Semester | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Agricultural Entomology | Life Sciences | Value Added Courses - Odd Semester | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Data Analysis by using SPSS | Life Sciences | Value Added Courses - Odd Semester | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Forensic Science | Life Sciences | Doctoral (PhD) | Bangalore Central Campus |
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Dr. Ramesh Chandra Poonia is recognised for commendable research contributions on COVID-19 by WHO in the Global Research on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) database.
...Dr. Ramesh Chandra Poonia is recognised for commendable research contributions on COVID-19 by WHO in the Global Research on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) database.
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Pradeep Hegde, hailing from Sirsi, India, is a respected wildlife cameraman and conservation filmmaker whose films have graced major international film festivals. His documentaries and wildlife films, telecast on platforms such as Animal Planet, Discovery, and National Geographic, are praised worldwide for their immersive storytelling and profound ecological insights. His notable works include “Wild Karnataka,” […]
Pradeep Hegde, hailing from Sirsi, India, is a respected wildlife cameraman and conservation filmmaker whose films have graced major international film festivals. His documentaries and wildlife films, telecast on platforms such as Animal Planet, Discovery, and National Geographic, are praised worldwide for their immersive storytelling and profound ecological insights. His notable works include “Wild Karnataka,” narrated by David Attenborough, “Into the Wild India,” “The Last Hop(e),” and the acclaimed “Raptors” series, which became the highest-rated TV show of its year. Apart from filming for large-scale production films, Pradeep also produces wildlife and conservation short films for Roundglass Sustain and Nature InFocus across India. Driven by a profound love for nature and a dedicated mission to raise awareness, Pradeep Hegde continues to inspire global audiences through his compelling narratives and unwavering commitment to telling stories from the natural world.
Current Position: Leading grassroots development in Chambal Ghats of Rajasthan, Ex-corporate worker – Head of Corporate Communications, Eli Lilly, Communications Specialist – Corporate Responsibility APAC (Asia Pacific). Alumnus of London School of Economics, quit her high paying corporate job and is working for the marginalized community in the rural areas of Rajasthan.
Current Position: Leading grassroots development in Chambal Ghats of Rajasthan, Ex-corporate worker – Head of Corporate Communications, Eli Lilly, Communications Specialist – Corporate Responsibility APAC (Asia Pacific).
Alumnus of London School of Economics, quit her high paying corporate job and is working for the marginalized community in the rural areas of Rajasthan.
“I completed my undergraduate degree, BSc BCZ at Christ University in 2014. I believe that the curriculum for a Bachelor’s, especially in Biotechnology, was very rigorous and thorough, covering a wide range of topics that are relevant for a career in science. The professors in the department were highly supportive and in particular, Dr. Suma […]
“I completed my undergraduate degree, BSc BCZ at Christ University in 2014. I believe that the curriculum for a Bachelor’s, especially in Biotechnology, was very rigorous and thorough, covering a wide range of topics that are relevant for a career in science. The professors in the department were highly supportive and in particular, Dr. Suma ma’am, has encouraged me up until now to continue pursuing a research career and keep the curiosity going! Ever since I graduated, I have been invited to give talks at the Biotechnology Dept several times, and this has given me a great opportunity to interact with the next generation of students and alumni who aspire to do science and research.”
Being a student of the first batch of MSc Biotechnology in CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was an unforgettable journey. Constant support from my Lecturers for academics and personal development has shaped my learning experience. I will be eternally indebted for the University for enabling us to be full fledged professionals.
Being a student of the first batch of MSc Biotechnology in CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was an unforgettable journey. Constant support from my Lecturers for academics and personal development has shaped my learning experience. I will be eternally indebted for the University for enabling us to be full fledged professionals.
The Department of Life Sciences provided me with a strong academic foundation that has further supported my research work. Using skills that I developed in our practical sessions, I have been able to gather the basic techniques required for a research-based career in the biological sciences. I am immensely grateful for the faculty who ensured […]
The Department of Life Sciences provided me with a strong academic foundation that has further supported my research work. Using skills that I developed in our practical sessions, I have been able to gather the basic techniques required for a research-based career in the biological sciences. I am immensely grateful for the faculty who ensured that I performed experiments with the utmost care and attention to detail, while enriching my experience with extracurricular activities, fests and leadership opportunities. It is the culmination of extensive theoretical knowledge, dedicated laboratory time and overall holistic development in the Department of Life Sciences that has gotten me to where I am today.
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The Department of Life Sciences strives to promote all round development of students by inculcating a spirit of inquest, discipline and adventure through various academic, co-curricular & extra-curricular activities and prepare them to face the challenges by being a person with a difference.
