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Courses
Syllabus:
The Department offers Post-graduate Degree Courses such as
M.Sc. (by Papers as well as by Research), and Ph.D. in Life
Sciences.
1. M.Sc. Degree (by Papers): The M.Sc.
Degree (by Papers) can be obtained with one of the
four electives such as:
Biotechnology,
Biological Macromolecules,
Applied Medical Sciences, and
Neurobiology.
The M.Sc. courses are conducted at the
University Department of Life Sciences along with three
affiliated Colleges of the University in Mumbai, namely
Ramnarain Ruia College (Matunga), Sophia College (Bhulabhai
Desai Marg, formerly Warden Road) and St. Xavier’s College
(Fort). UDLSc offers the first two electives for those who
wish to seek admission for M.Sc. Degree (by Papers), whereas
one could also opt for Biotechnology (elective ‘a’) at
Ramnarain Ruia College, Applied Medical Sciences (elective
‘c’) at St. Xavier’s College, and Neurobiology (elective ‘d’
from the above) at Sophia College.
The candidates seeking admission for M.Sc.
Degree (in Life Sciences) are offered above electives based
on their merit (both at Under-graduate level and performance
in the entrance examination conducted by UDLSc).
The M.Sc. (Part I) Syllabus for all the
electives of Life Sciences is common and lectures for all
the students (seeking admissions in all the above-mentioned
Colleges) are conducted at UDLSc. Practicals, however, are
conducted in the respective Colleges. In the second year of
M.Sc. (i.e., Part II with chosen electives), all the
lectures and practicals are conducted in respective
Colleges.
2. M.Sc. Degree (by Research):
The
M.Sc. Degree (by Research) involves submission of
Dissertation to the University based on the research
conducted under the supervision of a Faculty Member working
at UDLSc. Besides, the Candidate seeking M.Sc. Degree (by
Research) also needs to clear two Papers of theory (written
examination of 100 marks each) conducted by the University
of Mumbai.
The Syllabus of Theory Papers is
restricted to two Papers (Paper II, i.e., Cell and Molecular
Biology; and Paper III, i.e., Measurements and Techniques in
Biology) of first year of M.Sc. Degree Course (in Life
Sciences). The areas of research, which a Candidate could
opt for M.Sc. Degree (by Research) and the number of seats
available at UDLSc is prerogative of respective Research
Guides of UDLSc.
3. Ph.D. Degree:
The Ph.D. Degree (in
Life Sciences): involves submission of Dissertation to the
University based on the research conducted under the
supervision of a Faculty Member (who is a recognised Teacher
of the University for guiding students for Ph.D. Degree)
working at UDLSc. Students with Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) in
Sciences (as per the University Circular No. UG 1441 of
2005, dated October 25, 2005) are entitled to seek admission
for Ph.D. Programme of UDLSc.
The areas of (topics for) research
leading to M.Sc. (by Research) and Ph.D. Degrees can be
chosen by students as per the research areas of the
respective Guides in the Department of Life Sciences.
Eligibility:
M.Sc. (by Papers & by Research) and Ph.D.
Programmes:
University of Mumbai, as per the
resolution of the Ad-Hoc Committee in Life Sciences
(appointed by the Academic Council) dated February 21, 2006,
has provided eligibility guidelines to Candidates seeking
M.Sc. (by Papers and by Research) and Ph.D. Degrees in Life
Sciences.
The relevant details as approved by the
Academic Council of the University of Mumbai are highlighted
in the Prospectus of the Department, which can be obtained
from the UDLSc Office.
FEES:
The fees structure for various Courses in
Life Sciences is provided below. Students seeking admissions
in the University Department of Life Sciences are required
to pay their Term Fees to the University of Mumbai, whereas
those securing admissions in the affiliated Colleges should
pay their Fees in respective Colleges.
1. The fees structure (for full Academic
Year):
M.Sc. (by Papers) Part I: Rs.
5,436.00
M.Sc. (by Papers) Part II:
Rs.3,621.00
M.Sc. (by Research): Rs.7,436.00
Ph.D.: Rs.8,636.00
2.Conditions for payment of Fees:
Conditions for payment of Fees are provided below:
Tuition Fees once paid is normally
Not Refunded.
The Deposit of Rs. 1000.00 will be
refunded only after successful completion of Degree
Course by the Candidate. In case of genuine reasons, the
Deposit is refunded to the Candidate. Claim for such
refund (of the Deposit) must be made in the prescribed
Form (available at UDLSc/ respective Colleges where
Candidate is admitted) along with the original receipt
within one year from the date of passing out from/
leaving the Department/ respective College, failing
which the Deposit would be forfeited.
All the Post-graduate Students
(seeking M.Sc. Degree by Research) are required to pay
the Tuition Fees till the time they submit their Theses.
All the post-graduate Students who do
not continue their studies after the first Term of
Academic Year, are still required to pay the Tuition
Fees the entire (Academic) Year
Students passing out from/ leaving
the Department would not be entitled for Transference
Certificate unless they clear the dues, if any.
Students are expected to pay their
Tuition Fees to the University/ respective Colleges on
the specified Date/ Time, failing which they would be
entitled for a fine (as may be fixed by UDLSc/
respective Colleges at that time).
Students registered for Ph.D.
Programme are required to pay Rs. 8636.00 per year till
the submission of Thesis.
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