School of Life Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)

The Department of Life Science was established in 1993 with the goal of developing outstanding bioscience professionals with values and grooming them to become future scientists for the betterment of humanity. The Department is organized into four d humanity. The Department is organized into four departments: Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, and Microbiology, all of which are led by highly qualified professors. Department of Life Science also has one Research Centre, The Centre for Fish Immunology. The Departments are furnished with well-equipped laboratories, advanced research facilities, sophisticated services, and computing and networking capabilities. Higher education, research, and industrial consulting are areas where the Departments excel. The highly qualified faculty members have extensive knowledge of both theoretical and experimental research approaches. The Department is dedicated to excellence in PG and UG education as well as research. Our close ties with many industries ensure that students receive rigorous, relevant training in their fields and are prepared to enter the workforce. VISTAS– Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies, is the result of two decades of dedicated efforts to continuously enhance and create an environment of all round growth for the students, and provide them necessary exposure and opportunities to become Industry –Ready, at national and international level. The University follows the semester pattern and Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for all its academic programme both at the under-graduate and postgraduate levels. The system is expected to promote multipoint entry and flexibility to suit the needs of individual learners. The academic programs offered are approved by AICTE and other statutory bodies such as Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Bar Council of India (BCI) and Director General of Shipping (DGS). Additionally, the university is also working towards international tie-ups for global recognition. University culture strongly support diversity and inclusion, it includes students and faculty from a wide variety of social, cultural and geographical backgrounds. This promotes flexibility, tolerance and adaptability, thus preparing the students to easily get accommodated in multinational environment and global workspaces. A plush green state of the art campus of VISTAS is spread across 29 acres, fully equipped with technological infrastructure – Wi-Fi Internet, computing centers, labs and well-furnished classrooms.