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The Institute of Science

Mumbai

Dr. Homi Bhabha State University

Academic Programs

Explore the Institute's postgraduate and doctoral programmes, with access to programme details, brochures, and research-oriented study pathways.

Postgraduate

M.Sc. Programs

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Master of Science

M.Sc. Botany

Botany · 2 Years · 20 seats

Study of plant biology, ecology, genetics, and biotechnology with field work and laboratory research components.

Plant BiologyEcologyGeneticsBiotechnology

Master of Science

M.Sc. Zoology

Zoology · 2 Years · 20 seats

The M.Sc. Zoology program offers unique specializations in Endocrinology and Oceanography.

EndocrinologyOceanography

Master of Science

M.Sc. Physics

Physics · 2 Years · 40 seats

Advanced study in theoretical and experimental physics with emphasis on quantum mechanics, solid state physics, and research methodology.

Quantum PhysicsSolid State PhysicsNuclear PhysicsAstrophysics

Master of Science

M.Sc. Microbiology

Microbiology · 2 Years · 20 seats

Advanced microbiology training with laboratory, research, and applied bioscience exposure.

Microbial ScienceApplied MicrobiologyLab Research

Master of Science

M.Sc. Chemistry

Chemistry · 2 Years · 80 seats

Comprehensive program covering organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry with hands-on laboratory experience and research projects.

OrganicInorganicPhysicalAnalytical

Master of Science

M.Sc. Mathematics

Mathematics · 2 Years · 40 seats

Advanced mathematical study covering algebra, analysis, topology, and applied mathematics with computational methods.

AlgebraAnalysisApplied MathematicsComputational Methods

Master of Science

M.Sc. Biochemistry

Biochemistry · 2 Years · 20 seats

A focused postgraduate program in biochemical sciences with strong laboratory and research engagement.

Biochemical AnalysisMolecular SystemsApplied Biochemistry

Master of Science

M.Sc. Biotechnology

Biotechnology · 2 Years · 20 seats

Biotechnology training with strong emphasis on lab methods, molecular tools, and applied biosciences.

Molecular BiologyGenetic ToolsApplied Biotechnology

Master of Science

M.Sc. Environmental Science

Environmental Science · 2 Years · 20 seats

Interdisciplinary study of environmental systems, sustainability, and ecological research.

Environmental SystemsSustainabilityEcological Analysis

Master of Science

M.Sc. Data Science

Data Science · 2 Years · 20 seats

Data science program focused on analytics, computation, and applied scientific modelling.

AnalyticsData ModellingScientific Computing

Research

Ph.D. Programs

Doctoral pathways span multiple subject areas and reflect the Institute's commitment to advanced research and scholarly specialization.

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. Botany

Botany · 3-5 Years · 10 seats

Doctoral research in plant sciences with emphasis on ecology, biodiversity, physiology, and molecular investigation.

Plant PhysiologyEcologyBiodiversityMolecular Botany

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. Zoology

Zoology · 3-5 Years · 10 seats

Advanced doctoral research in zoological sciences, including animal systems, oceanography, and applied life sciences.

EndocrinologyOceanographyAnimal BiologyApplied Zoology

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. Physics

Physics · 3-5 Years · 15 seats

Independent research in advanced physics topics with original contribution to scientific knowledge.

Theoretical PhysicsExperimental PhysicsComputational PhysicsMaterials Science

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. Microbiology

Microbiology · 3-5 Years · 10 seats

Independent doctoral research in microbiology, microbial systems, and advanced laboratory-based bioscience.

Applied MicrobiologyMicrobial SystemsLaboratory ResearchBiological Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. Chemistry

Chemistry · 3-5 Years · 12 seats

Original research in chemical sciences with emphasis on innovation and scientific discovery.

Organic SynthesisCatalysisMaterials ChemistryGreen Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. Mathematics

Mathematics · 3-5 Years · 10 seats

Doctoral work in pure and applied mathematics, including theoretical analysis, modelling, and computation.

AlgebraAnalysisApplied MathematicsComputational Methods

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. Biochemistry

Biochemistry · 3-5 Years · 10 seats

Doctoral research in biochemical sciences with strong focus on molecular systems, analysis, and experimental life science.

Biochemical AnalysisMolecular SystemsEnzymologyApplied Biochemistry

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. Biotechnology

Biotechnology · 3-5 Years · 10 seats

Research-led doctoral programme in biotechnology covering molecular tools, applied biosciences, and translational laboratory work.

Molecular BiologyGenetic ToolsApplied BiotechnologyBioprocess Research

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. Environmental Science

Environmental Science · 3-5 Years · 10 seats

Doctoral research in environmental systems, sustainability, and ecological analysis for contemporary scientific challenges.

Environmental SystemsSustainabilityEcological AnalysisUrban Ecology

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. Data Science

Data Science · 3-5 Years · 10 seats

Advanced doctoral study in analytics, modelling, and scientific computation applied to real-world and research-led problems.

AnalyticsData ModellingMachine LearningScientific Computing