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B. Sc. Molecular Medicine is a program offered by the Amrita Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi.

Overview

B.Sc. Hons. (with Research) in Molecular Medicine is designed to provide a comprehensive and thorough understanding about the basic principles that constitute the research and development that make up the modern medicine.  This would include both theoretical and practical training using state-of-the-art technology that is involved in molecular basis of homeostasis and diseases. One of the unique strengths of this course is its interdisciplinary approach whereby different areas of medical sciences were harnessed towards realization into development of therapeutics and diagnostics. The honors program provides a unique opportunity for the young inquisitive minds to ponder over the different aspects of medical sciences they learned in theory by performing hands on research.  This is performed at our state-of the-art facility by experienced internationally trained faculty to equip them to address different aspects of medical sciences. ASNSMM was the first academic institution to offer an undergraduate program (B.Sc. Honors) in Molecular Medicine in India.

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The unique aspect of the Honors program is that the students get the opportunity to gain substantial research experience in their fourth honors year.  In addition, they will take some cutting-edge specialized courses in the honors year.  Secondly, the students are given the opportunity to design their own program with a significant number of elective courses that allow them to tailor the program as per their interest while taking some mandatory core courses which are essential to their basic understanding and specialization.

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A student graduating from the 4-year BSc honors program will qualify to be admitted to the 5-year PhD program in Molecular Medicine with all exit options kept open. The 5-year Ph.D will train the student in all the state-of-the-art technologies and research methodologies in the field as well as the opportunity to interact with clinical and industrial partners and international groups. Scholarships will be available for the Ph.D program for students above 8.5 CGPA, as part of this program.  A trending academic discipline with huge scope in both industries and academia, this stream has the potential to change the world and offer a plethora of career opportunities.

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Important Note

Commencement of Application Form: February 10, 2024

Curriculum

Course Categorization
Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary major: (DIMa)
Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary minor: (DIMi)
Skill enhancement course: SEC
Ability enhancement course: AEC
Multi-disciplinary course: MDC
Value Added Course: VAC
Summer Internship: SI
Research Project/Dissertation: RP/D
Semester I
Course Code Course category Course Title L T P Credit
24ENG105 AEC English I 3 0 0 3
24CHY106 DIMi Chemistry-1 2 0 0 2
24MMD101 DIMa Biochemistry 2 0 0 2
24MMD102 MDC Cell biology 3 0 0 3
24CSA105 SEC Computational Skills 2 0 0 2
24MMD182 MDC Cell biology lab 0 0 6 2
24MMD181 DIMa Biochemistry lab 0 0 6 2
24CHY186 DIMi Chemistry lab 0 0 6 2
22ADM101 VAC Foundations of Indian Heritage 2 0 1 2
TOTAL 20
Semester II
Course Code Course category Course Title L T P Credit
24ENG115 AEC English II 3 0 0 3
24MMD112 DIMa Molecular biology 2 0 0 2
24MMD111 DIMi Bio Physics 2 0 0 2
24MMD113 DIMa Microbiology 2 0 0 2
24MMD184 DIMa Microbiology lab 0 0 6 2
24MMD183 DIMi Bio Physics lab 0 0 6 2
24MMD185 DIMi Molecular biology lab 0 0 6 2
24MMD114 DIMi Biostatistics 2 0 0 2
22AVP103 VAC Mastery over Mind (MAOM) 1 0 2 2
22ADM111 VAC Glimpses of Glorious India 2 0 1 2
TOTAL  21
 Students can exit with Certificate in molecular medicine (41credits)
Semester III
Course Code Course category Course Title L T P      Credit
24MMD201 DIMa Developmental Biology 2 0 0 2
24MMD202 DIMa Immunology 2 0 0 2
24MMD203 DIMa Molecular methods 2 0 0 2
24MMD281 DIMa Molecular methods lab 0 0 6 2
24MMD204 DIMi Computer programming 2 0 0 2
24MMD205 VAC Ethics and Research Methodology 2 0 0 2
24MMD206 DIMa Cancer Biology 3 0 0 3
24MMD282 DIMa Immunology lab 0 0 6 2
23LSK201 SEC Life Skills I 1 0 2 2
Amrita Value Program I* (need to select from the list) 1 0 0 1
TOTAL 20
Semester IV
Course Code Course category Course Title L T P     Credit
24MMD211 DIMa Proteomes in Diseases 2 0 0 2
24MMD212 DIMa Medical Physiology 2 0 0 2
24MMD213 DIMa Metabolism in Diseases 2 0 0 2
24MMD214 DIMi Bioinformatics 2 0 1 3
24MMD215 DIMa Biotechniques 2 0 0 2
24MMD283 DIMa Biotechniques lab 0 0 6 2
24IPR211 VAC Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) 2 0 0 2
24MMD284 DIMa Cell culture lab 0 0 6 2
23LSK211 SEC Life Skills II 1 0 2 2
Amrita Value Program II* (need to select from the list) 1 0 0 1
TOTAL 20
 Students can exit with Diploma in Molecular Medicine (81credits)
Semester V
Course Code Course category Course Title L T P Credit
24MMD301 MDC Molecular Genetics and Personalized Medicine 3 0 0 3
24MMD302 DiMa Principles of Pathology 3 0 0 3
24MMD303 DiMa Regenerative Medicine 3 0 0 3
24MMD304 DIMa Artificial Intelligence applications in Medicine 3 0 0 3
23LSK301 SEC Life Skills III 1 0 2 2
DIMa *Electives (Any Two.) 6
TOTAL 20
* Electives (Any Two.)
Course Code Course Ttle L T P
24MMD331 Cell Therapy 3 0 0
24MMD332 Post-translational modifications in Biology and Medicine 3 0 0
24MMD333 Stem cell Biology 3 0 0
Semester VI
Course Code Course category Course Title L T P Credit
24MMD311 DIMa Fundamentals of Pharmacology 2 0 0 2
24MMD312 DIMa Therapeutics in Medicine 2 0 0 2
24MMD313 SEC Art of scientific writing 1 0 0 1
24MMD391 RP Project 6
24MMD314 DIMi Nanosciences in Biology 3 0 0 3
DIMa * Electives (Any Two) 6
TOTAL 20
 Students can exit with Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Medicine (121 credits)

 

* Electives (Any Two.)
Course code Course Title L T P
24MMD341 Protein structure-function 3 0 0
24MMD342 Biopolymers in Medicine 3 0 0
24MMD343 Molecular Diagnostics 3 0 0
Semester VII
Course Code Course category Course L T P Credit
24MMD401 DIMa Microbial diseases and vaccine technology 2 0 0 2
24MMD402 DIMa Immunotherapy 2 0 0 2
24MMD403 DIMa Drug Delivery 2 0 0 2
24MMD404 VAC Biosafety 1 0 0 1
24MMD498 RP/D Dissertation project 1 13
TOTAL 20
Semester VIII
Course Code Course category Course L T P Credit
24MMD411 DIMa Gene Editing Technology 2 0 0 2
24MMD499 RP/D Dissertation project 2 18
TOTAL 20
 Students exit with Degree in Molecular Medicine with Honors (161 credits)
Amrita Value Programmes I & II
Table 3 New names for Amrita Value Programmes for UG programmes
Course Code Title L-T-P Credits
22ADM201 Strategic Lessons from Mahabharatha 1-0-0 1
22ADM211 Leadership from Ramayana 1-0-0 1
22AVP210 Kerala Mural Art and Painting 1-0-0 1
22AVP201 Amma’s Life and Message to the modern world 1-0-0 1
22AVP204 Lessons from the Upanishads 1-0-0 1
22AVP205 Message of the Bhagavad Gita 1-0-0 1
22AVP206 Life and Message of Swami Vivekananda 1-0-0 1
22AVP207 Life and Teachings of Spiritual Masters of India 1-0-0 1
22AVP208 Insights into Indian Arts and Literature 1-0-0 1
22AVP213 Traditional Fine Arts of India 1-0-0 1
22AVP214 Principles of Worship in India 1-0-0 1
22AVP215 Temple Mural Arts in Kerala 1-0-0 1
22AVP218 Insights into Indian Classical Music 1-0-0 1
22AVP219 Insights into Traditional Indian Painting 1-0-0 1
22AVP220 Insights into Indian Classical Dance 1-0-0 1
22AVP221 Indian Martial Arts and Self Defense 1-0-0 1
22AVP209 Yoga and Meditation 1-0-0 1
Eligibility

Admission

ELIGIBILITY

10+2 with at least 60% marks in Physics + Chemistry + Biology

 

Fees Structure

*Fees mentioned beside are current. The University reserves the right to alter fees at any time without notice.

B.Sc 2023 Batch
PAYMENT TIME TUITION FEES CAUTION DEPOSIT (ONE TIME)
Jun-24 ₹ 78,550 ₹ 10,000
Dec-24 ₹ 78,550
Jun-25 ₹ 78,550
Dec-25 ₹ 78,550
Jun-26 ₹ 78,550
Dec-26 ₹ 78,550
HOSTEL & MESS FEE
Room Rent + Establishment Charges Annual ₹25,000
Mess Charges Annual ₹43,000

Facilities at a glance

  • Central Library
  • Hostel Accommodation
  • Sports Facilities
  • Banking Facilities
  • Transport
  • Medical Services
  • Canteen
  • General Store
  • CISCO
  • ICTS
  • Reprographic Facility
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