Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College

PROFILE

The Department of Biotechnology, established in 2008 and affiliated to Andhra University, offers premier education in a field that holds immense potential to benefit humankind by transforming intellectual enterprises globally. Following the model of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) established by the Indian Government in 1986, the department excels in nurturing students’ passion for bioscience, encouraging them to explore, innovate, and excel in the pursuit of knowledge.

Programme Highlights

• • Year of Establishment: 2008
  • Affiliation: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
  • Student Intake: 39 (33 convener quota, 6 management quota)
  • Admission Criteria: Any science graduate with a qualifying rank in APPGCET (Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Common Entrance Test)
  • Course Duration: 2 years (full-time)
  • Programme Pattern: The programme spans two years, divided into four semesters, and includes 14 theory papers, 7 practicals, a project, and a seminar. Each semester carries 24 credits. 

Scope 

This specialised programme provides students with an edge over other life sciences courses, equipping them with skills in diverse biosciences disciplines. With practical exposure to advanced technologies, such as healthcare diagnostics, real-time PCR, molecular diagnosis, animal tissue culture, and plant micropropagation, graduates have a broad range of career opportunities. These include roles in bioinformatics, genomics, nanotechnology, biosensors, veterinary research, agriculture, aquaculture, pharmaceuticals, pollution control, stem cell banking, and in vitro fertilisation.

Industries for Graduates

• • Pharmaceutical industries – Microbiologist, Quality Control
  • Molecular diagnostic labs – e.g., Bharat Biotech
  • Plant tissue culture and agricultural research
  • Aquaculture
  • Medical coding
  • Bioinformatics programming
  • IVF centres and stem cell banks
  • Forensic science
  • Molecular sequencing services
  • Life science product development and marketing

Vision

To attain new heights in Biotechnology research, shaping it as a career, making subject a precision tool to create wealth and health for future generations.

Mission

To make the students realize, Biotechnology as one of the greatest intellectual enterprises, by providing an impetus to fulfil the potential of understanding life processes, to attain professional competency.

Pedagogy

The department motivates students to excel academically and in co-curricular activities, supported by a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced faculty. The emphasis is on developing both subject knowledge and additional skills in domain-specific areas.

Programme Objectives

To provide in-depth knowledge in key areas of biology, with special focus on advanced technologies such as cell cultures, tissue engineering, healthcare product design, and environmental monitoring. Students also gain expertise in bioinformatics tools through a 45-day project, acquiring the skills needed to succeed in research, education (APSET, CSIR-NET), and professional job platforms.

Programme Outcomes

• • Results: 79-100% pass rates
  • Acquisition of lab skills in PCR, cytology, cell culture, microbial culturing, biochemical analysis, plant tissue culture, environmental monitoring, enzymology, immunological techniques, molecular and genetic engineering, and fermentation technologies.
  • Active participation in 15 guest lectures, cancer and diabetes awareness programmes, and 2 workshops.
  • Presentation of papers at national and international conferences, volunteering for events such as ESMEB-19 National Seminar and webinars (CHOBiCP 2020, WDD-2020, WED-2021).
  • Collaboration with the placement cell leading to jobs in CoViD labs, QC labs (Pfizer, Shanta Biotech, MSN Pharma), Bio-Pharma, and Chaitanya Techno School.
  • Development of eco-friendly bioproducts through an add-on certificate programme.

Achievements

Alumni of the department have secured positions in prestigious organisations such as the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, the National Institute of Virology (NIV), and the National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune. Several alumni are also pursuing successful research careers at these and other leading institutions.

Add-On Programmes

The department offers a one-month training and certification programme in the fourth semester, covering mushroom cultivation, bioplastic production, and agricultural waste management, including biogas production, vermicomposting, flower waste management, incense stick preparation, and organic insect repellent preparation. These programmes complement the regular curriculum, providing students with practical, hands-on experience in key areas.