School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad

What School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad does

The School of Life Sciences is an academic and research department within the University of Hyderabad, a central public university in India established by an Act of Parliament. Founded in 1977 by Prof. Gurbaksh Singh with Prof. A. N. Radhakrishnan as the first Dean, the school delivers postgraduate and doctoral education (M.Sc., M.Tech., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D., and Ph.D.) in five departments — Biochemistry, Plant Sciences, Animal Biology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, and Systems and Computational Biology — supported by over 60 faculty and 65 laboratories.

The school's research infrastructure includes BSL-3/ABSL-3 containment facilities, high-throughput genomics (Agilent microarray, sequencing), proteomics (MALDI-TOF/TOF, ESI-LCMS Q-TOF, SPR), metabolomics (LC-MS/MS Q-TOF, GC-HRMS), flow cytometry (BD LSR Fortessa, FACS Aria-III), confocal and multi-photon microscopy (Carl Zeiss NLO 710), in-vivo imaging, and a Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility established in 2006. Faculty operate proprietary computational tools including MAGICAL DB for synthetic lethality prediction in cancer and HIV Information Resource for drug discovery.

Revenue flows primarily from government plan funds (UGC, DBT, DST, CSIR) and extramural research grants, supplemented by usage-based facility fees for external academic and industry users, regulated tuition under UGC norms, and DBT-sponsored stipends for M.Sc. Biotechnology students. Students are selected through national-level entrance examinations (CUET-PG, GAT-B), and the school operates international exchange programs with German (DFG/IRTG/DAAD/AvH), European Commission, and Academia Sinica (Taiwan) partners.

Name

School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad

Legal name

School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad

Website

https://sls.uohyd.ac.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The School of Life Sciences is an academic department within the University of Hyderabad offering postgraduate and doctoral programs across five life-sciences disciplines, supported by 60+ faculty, 65 specialized laboratories, and central omics, imaging, and BSL-3 facilities for research and training.

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Product category

Higher Education and Biological Sciences Research

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

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Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

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Scientific Data Management & Data Platforms (SDMS/Data Lakehouse for R&D) (HLAGAJAC), Biology & Life Science Enrichment (Biotech, Genetics, Anatomy) (EDAMABAF), Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology (EDABALAU)

Keywords

• Higher education research
• Biological sciences programs
• Postgraduate doctoral studies
• Biotechnology bioinformatics
• Academic research facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: The school receives plan funds from University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Science and Technology (DST), and extramural funding from national and international agencies. Faculty members secure research grants from DBT, DST, UGC, CSIR, and biotech/pharmaceutical industries.
2. Student Stipends: M.Sc. Biotechnology students receive monthly stipend of Rs. 5000/- under DBT sponsorship program.
3. Facility User Charges: Central facilities charge user fees for external academic institutions and industries. Revenue supports facility maintenance and operations.

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Core offering

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Hyderabad delivers postgraduate and doctoral education (M.Sc., M.Tech., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D., Ph.D.) across five departments — Biochemistry, Plant Sciences, Animal Biology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, and Systems and Computational Biology. It also operates a portfolio of central research facilities (Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Flow Cytometry, Confocal Microscopy, In-Vivo Imaging, BSL-3 Containment, and Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility) that provide fee-for-service access to external academic institutions and industries.

Product overview

School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad is an academic institution founded in 1977 offering multidisciplinary teaching and research in biological sciences. The school provides a portfolio of educational programs across five departments (Biochemistry, Plant Sciences, Animal Biology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Systems and Computational Biology) and operates research infrastructure facilities including Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Flow Cytometry, Confocal Microscopy, In-Vivo Imaging, BSL-3 Containment, and Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facilities. The school's research outputs are supported by proprietary databases including MAGICAL DB for synthetic lethality prediction and HIV Information Resource. Educational offerings span undergraduate-level integrated programs through doctoral research across M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Phil., and Ph.D. levels in biological sciences disciplines.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• M.Sc. Biochemistry Four-semester Master's program with choice-based credits, covering theoretical and laboratory-based courses and an in-house research project in Biochemistry for postgraduate students.
• Integrated MSc-Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Five-year integrated program with two years of extensive coursework followed by Ph.D. research; requires 7.5 CGPA for continuation into the doctoral phase.
• M.Sc. Biotechnology (DBT-sponsored) Four-semester flagship program introduced in 1990 under the DBT nationwide post-graduate program, with monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 for admitted students.
• M.Tech Bioinformatics (AICTE-approved) Interdisciplinary UGC Innovative program approved by AICTE covering computational techniques, programming, proteomics, genomics, molecular modeling, drug design, and machine learning with industry placement opportunities.
• Integrated M.Sc./Ph.D. Biotechnology Five-year program (extendable to 8 years) with an exit option after 4 semesters with M.Sc. degree; requires 7.5 CGPA for Ph.D. continuation.
• M.Sc. Plant Biology and Biotechnology Four-semester program with 11 core courses, 4 elective courses, 3 practical courses, and a project covering Cell/Molecular Biology, Genetics, Plant Physiology, and Plant Biotechnology.
• M.Sc. Molecular Microbiology Four-semester program covering microbial physiology, biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, bioprocess engineering, and microbial metabolomics.
• M.Sc. Animal Biology and Biotechnology Four-semester program with core courses in evolutionary biology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, developmental biology, immunology, and stem cell biology, with hands-on research projects.
• M.Sc. Systems and Computational Biology Two-year Master's program (4 semesters, 84 credits) admitted through CUET-PG, training students in mathematical modeling, networks, programming, and data analytics for analyzing large-scale biological data.
• Integrated MSc in Systems Biology (IntMSc Syst Biol) Five-year integrated Master's course developed with the College of Integrated Studies, training students in analyzing complex molecular systems and high-throughput biological data.
• Genomics Facility (Central Facility Service) Core facility providing high-throughput genomics infrastructure and services including DNA/RNA extractions, QC, sequencing libraries, real-time PCR, microarray gene expression (Agilent platform), and bioluminescence assays for internal researchers, external academic institutions, and industries.
• Proteomics Facility (Central Facility Service) Core facility established with DBT-CREBB funding, offering protein analysis services including MALDI TOF/TOF and ESI-LCMS Q-TOF mass spectrometry, Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), and protein identification and quantitation for internal and external users.
• Metabolomics Facility (Central Facility Service) Core facility equipped with LC-MS/MS Q-Tof (Agilent 6520) and GC-MS (LECO Pegasus HT) for qualitative and quantitative metabolite analysis, impurity profiling, and pharmacokinetics studies for internal researchers, other educational institutions, and industries on a fee-for-service basis.
• Flow Cytometry (FACS) Facility (Central Facility Service) DST-FIST funded facility housing BD LSR Fortessa, BD FACS Aria-III, and FACS Calibur systems for cellular analysis and sorting, available to internal UoH users, other academic institutions, and industries on a usage-based fee structure.
• Confocal Laser Microscope Facility (Central Facility Service) Carl Zeiss NLO 710 confocal microscope with multi-photon laser (780-1000 nm) for localization, co-localization, Z-scan, 3D imaging, optical sectioning, FRAP, and FRET studies, with per-slot usage-based pricing for UoH, external academic, and industry users.
• In-Vivo Imaging Facility (Central Facility Service) Kodak/Bruker In Vivo Imaging System with Xenon light source and cooled CCD camera, supporting bioluminescence, fluorescence, X-ray, and radioisotopic imaging modalities for internal and external users on a per-hour usage basis.
• BSL-3 & ABSL-3 Facility (Central Facility Service)

Quantifiable outcome

• National recognition as leader in biological sciences higher education and research
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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDBT sponsors M.Sc. Biotechnology program (flaghship since 1990) providing monthly stipend of Rs. 5000/- to students. DBT-CREBB (Centre for Teaching and Research in Biology and Biotechnology) supports proteomics, genomics, and metabolomics facilities. DBT-BTISnet programme established Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility in 2006.
• Department of Science and Technology (DST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDST-FIST program funded Flow Cytometry facility, DST-FIST Level-II supports Department of Plant Sciences. Multiple faculty research grants from DST.
• University Grants Commission (UGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlan funds and SAP-DRS (Special Assistance Programme) support for Department of Biochemistry and other departments. UGC-SAP-DRS programs fund teaching and research infrastructure.
• Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty members receive CSIR grants. CSIR-UGC JRF candidates eligible for direct Ph.D. interview without entrance examination.
• German Research Foundation (DFG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment participates in IRTG (International Research Training Group) exchange programs with German institutions. DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) supports student and faculty exchanges.
• European CommissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research programs and student exchange initiatives under European Commission frameworks.
• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvH Foundation supports fellowships and research collaborations with German institutions.
• Academia Sinica (Taiwan)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration for research training and student exchange programs.
• Biotech/Pharmaceutical IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty members attract extramural funding from biotech and pharmaceutical industries for specific research objectives.
• Rostock Medical Centre, GermanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term international collaborative research grant in collaboration with Rostock Medical Centre.
• University of Madeira, PortugalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaborative research partnership with University of Madeira.

Scale indicators6 records

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Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR): JNCASR is a multi-disciplinary research university (DST-funded) covering chemistry, physics, materials, engineering and life sciences with graduate programs. Competes with the School of Life Sciences for top faculty and DST grants in adjacent biology areas.
• Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB): CCMB is a CSIR lab located in Hyderabad with deep biology research across genomics, cell biology and infectious disease — same city as the School of Life Sciences and a direct competitor for Hyderabad-region collaborations, top students and central facilities. Operates as a research institute rather than a teaching school.
• National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - TIFR: NCBS is a Department of Atomic Energy–funded research institute focused purely on biological sciences (genomics, computational biology, neuroscience). Comparable research intensity and central instrumentation, but a dedicated research lab without undergraduate teaching programs.

Direct peers

• IIT Delhi - Department of Biotechnology: IIT Delhi's biotechnology department runs M.Sc., M.Tech. and Ph.D. programs with strong central research facilities in genomics and protein science. Comparable biological sciences teaching and research scope with central government backing.
• IIT Bombay - Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering: IIT Bombay's biosciences department covers biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics and bioengineering with M.Sc./Ph.D. programs and shared central instrumentation. Comparable academic-research model funded by central government, with similar central-facility approach.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore - Division of Biological Sciences: IISc's Division of Biological Sciences offers doctoral and Master's programs in biochemistry, biotechnology and computational biology with central facilities for genomics/proteomics. Comparable research intensity and central-government backing, but at substantially larger scale.
• Jawaharlal Nehru University - School of Life Sciences: JNU runs an identically named School of Life Sciences with multidisciplinary teaching and doctoral research in biological sciences, very similar structure (departments covering biochemistry, plant, animal and microbial biology) and a Central University charter with national-level student recruitment.
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune: IISER Pune runs integrated BS-MS/Ph.D. programs and research in biology with strong central facilities and government funding (DBT, DST). Comparable mandate to train interdisciplinary researchers and a direct competitor for top Indian life-sciences students.
• IIT Madras - Department of Biotechnology: IIT Madras's Biotechnology department offers M.Sc., M.Tech. and Ph.D. programs spanning molecular biology, genomics and computational biology. Similar interdisciplinary teaching-research model with strong central instrumentation and government-funded research programs.
• University of Delhi - Department of Biochemistry: University of Delhi's biochemistry department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs with similarly broad life-sciences teaching mandate. Comparable Central University infrastructure model and faces similar recruitment and funding dynamics.

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