St. Francis College for Women

Overview of the Course

Biotechnology/Botany/Chemistry

The B.Sc. Biotechnology, Botany, and Chemistry (BtBC) program is an interdisciplinary undergraduate course designed to provide a strong foundation in life sciences and chemical sciences. It integrates core concepts of biotechnology, plant science, and chemistry, enabling students to understand the structure, function, and interactions of living systems at molecular, cellular, and organism levels. The curriculum covers key areas such as genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, plant physiology, molecular biology, organic and analytical chemistry, and environmental science. Emphasis is placed on practical learning through laboratory experiments, where students gain hands-on experience in techniques such as microbial culture, biochemical analysis, plant identification, and chemical testing. The program develops analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and scientific research skills, preparing students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. Graduates are well-equipped to pursue higher education, including M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, and explore career opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, environmental science, research, and related industries.

What will you Learn?

Strong foundation in cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry, complemented with applied courses in biotechnology such as rDNA technology, bioprocessing, and bioinformatics.

Essential practical skills such as laboratory handling, experimental design, and biotechnology techniques.

Botany is the scientific study of plants, focusing on their structure, function, evolution, and ecological roles.

It provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas like plant physiology, taxonomy, and biotechnology, while developing analytical and environmental problem-solving abilities.

A chemistry degree covers core branches like Organic, Inorganic, Physical and Analytical Chemistry, providing deep theoretical knowledge and practical lab experience in areas such as qualitative and quantitative analysis, spectroscopy, thermodynamics, kinetics, and synthesis.

It also cultivates transferable skills—like problem-solving, data analysis, and critical thinking-that are highly valued in both scientific research and diverse professional fields.

Career Prospects

Diverse Career Opportunities: Biotechnology graduates can build careers in research, healthcare, agriculture, industry, environment, and bioinformatics, contributing to innovation and sustainable solutions.
Higher Studies & Entrepreneurship: Students can pursue advanced degrees (M.Sc., MS & PhD), crack competitive exams, or launch startups with support from incubators, funding, and global opportunities.
Plant Growth and Landscape Management: Students focus on enhancing plant growth and development through effective garden and landscape management and explore the cultural significance of plants, including their nutritional and medicinal benefits.
Plant Health and Agriculture: Students can build rewarding careers by analyzing medicinal plants for applications in the pharmaceutical industry and other emerging sectors. Students develop the skills to identify and treat plant diseases, opening doors to careers in plant health management and agriculture.
Research Opportunities: Students can undertake research in disciplines such as genetics, plant biology, ecology etc.
Government and Administrative Careers: Graduates with a BSc in Botany can pursue a variety of government careers by appearing for exams such as SSC, IBPS, SBI, Civil Services (UPSC), CDS, and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). This degree opens pathways to roles in administration, banking, defence, and environmental services.
Career Opportunities: Chemistry graduates find roles across academia, government, industry, research, and non-profit sectors.
Employment Areas: Major employers include pharmaceutical companies, laboratories, research institutions, and medical schools.
Career Paths: Options span education & research (educator, research fellow, assistant roles), quality & safety (QC officer, food safety), scientific & technical roles (scientist, forensic/analytical chemist, clinical research, toxicology), and regulatory/management roles (affairs specialist, consultant, R&D chemist, biochemist).
Specialized Fields: Advanced opportunities include computational and process chemistry, pollution control, materials science, patents, and project management.

Program Structure W.e.f 2026-27

Semester 1

Syllabus

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Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	L (Lecture)	P (Practical)	Credits	Max Marks (CIA)	Max Marks (Sem End)	Total Marks	Duration (hrs)
AEC	English	U26/ENG/AEC/101	5	0	5	40	60	100	2
CC	Second Language	U26/SL/CC/101	5	0	5	40	60	100	2
DSC I	Cell Biology, Genetics & Biostatistics	U26/BIT/DSC/101	4	-	4	40	60	100	2
DSC I	Cell Biology, Genetics & Biostatistics (P)	U26/BIT/DSC/101/P	-	2	1		50	50	2
DSC I	Microbial Diversity and Early Land Plants	U26/BOT/DSC/101	4	-	4	40	60	100	2
DSC I	Microbial Diversity and Early Land Plants	U26/BOT/DSC/101/P	-	2	1	-	50	50	2
DSC I	Chemistry-I	U26/CHE/DSC/101	4	-	4	40	60	100	2
DSC I	Laboratory course - I (Quantitative Analysis – Titrations)	U26/CHE/DSC/101/P	-	2	1	-	50	50	2

Semester 2