B.Sc. Life Sciences
One of the premier Women's Institutions of Delhi University
B.Sc. Life Sciences
B.Sc. Life Sciences, the erstwhile B.Sc. General Group ‘B’ course, represents synergy between three disciplines, namely Botany, Chemistry and Zoology, which the students are taught with equal emphasis. The Botany and Zoology component comprises not only the study of cell, microorganisms and biodiversity but also focuses on imparting an understanding of metabolism, genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology and applied aspects. The Chemistry component encompasses theentire spectrum of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry as well as green chemistry.
The three Departments have highly qualified and dedicated faculty members. All the laboratory staff members are cooperative and committed. Each of the three Departments has well equipped laboratories so that the students are able to perform hands on experiments included in the new curriculum and also carry out simple project work. The students have access to the books of the libraries of the three Departments besides the main library of the college. The departmental libraries have reading spaces which are equipped with computers.
Teaching-Learning
The lecture rooms and laboratories are equipped with LCD projectors and the lectures are delivered with the help of PowerPoint presentations. Instructions for practical classes are given with the help of museum and herbarium specimens, permanent microslides, models and PowerPoint presentations. The experiments and methodology are demonstrated by the teachers which enables the students to execute them carefully. Discussion and class tests are held regularly. Assessment is in the form of tests, quizzes, assignments and presentations.
Capacity Building
Bridge courses are conducted by the Departments for the students of B.Sc. Life Sciences I Year to acquaint them with safety measures in the laboratory, and the use of basic techniques and equipment. Hands on workshops are organized to supplement the topics of the syllabus. Students also participate in DSKC Summer Internship Projects. Educational field trips are organized to enable the students to learn about industrial processes, and familiarize them with the concept of sustainable ecological development. The students visit Yamuna Biodiversity parks, and research institutions like the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, accompanied by teachers. Tours are also planned to hill stations to study the local biodiversity and include visit to institutes such as the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun.
Student Progression
Some of our alumnae who are pursuing higher education in institutions of repute:
2022
- Amulya (M.Sc Biomedical Sciences, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi)
- Anisha Raj (M.Sc. Microbiology, Jamia Milia Islamia University)
- Anushka Dayal (M.Sc.Biotechnology, TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi)
- Charvi Saini (M.Sc. Chemistry, Panjab University)
- Deepanshi Agarwal (M.Sc. Biotechnology, University of Hyderabad)
- Deepika (M.Sc. Chemistry, Delhi Technological University)
- Drishti Kohli (M.Sc. Zoology, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi)
- Khushboo Gurjar (M.Sc B.Ed Chemistry, Central University of Rajasthan)
- Mahima (M.Sc. Biotechnology, Banaras Hindu University)
- Sakshi Kushwaha (M.Sc. Zoology, Central University of Punjab)
- Shikha Kadyan (M.Sc. Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University)
- Sneha (M.Sc. Environmental Studies and Resource Management, TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi)
- Sweta (M.Sc. Zoology, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi)
- Tenzin Dechen (M.Sc. Zoology, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi)
- Vyakhya Singh (M.Sc. Zoology, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi)
2021
- Lavina Mulani (M.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Amrita School of Biotechnology, University of Arizona)
- Sukirti Shivpuri (M.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Amrita School of Biotechnology, University of Arizona)
- Amisha (M.Sc. Environmental studies, Kurukshetra University)
- Aanchal Kurup (MS Business Administration, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
- Sudarshana Chatterjee (M. Biotechnology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi)
- Nitika BSc. (MSc. Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee)
- Sakshi Sharma (MBA, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore)
2020
- Chhavi (M.Sc. Marine Science, Amity University Uttar Pradesh)
- Navneet (M.Sc. Botany, University of Delhi)
- Bhawana Choudhary (M.Sc. Environmental Studies, University of Delhi)
- Anjali (M.Sc. Zoology, Banaras Hindu University)
- Manasa Reddy Sanaga (M.Sc. Taxonomy, Biodiversity and Evolution, Imperial College London)
- Shahzadi (M.Sc. Environmental sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University)
- Anushka Sharma (M.Sc. Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai)
- Nidhi (M.A. Political science, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak)
- Vanshika Mahajan (M.Sc. Zoology, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore)
- Freeda Lalmuanpuii Sailo (M.Sc. Environmental Sciences, Amity university Uttar Pradesh)
- Neha Dixit (M.Sc.-Ph.D combined Degree in Biomedical Research, University of Delhi)
- Hrishi Manchanda (M.Sc. Botany, University of Jammu)
- Preeti Kumari (M.A. Environment studies, University of Delhi)
- Payyavula Ragini (M.Sc. Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University)
- Anushi Agrawal (L.L.B., Faculty of Law, University of Delhi)
- Manaswi Gupta (M.Sc. Biotechnology, Amity university Uttar Pradesh)
2019
- Glory Simran (MS Innovations and Business, Asian Institute of Management, Philippines)
- Meghna Joon (M.Sc. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology. Bengaluru)
- Shreeya Srivastava (M.Sc. Chemistry, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad)
- StanzinYangdol (M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences, University of Delhi)
- Nivedita Rathor (M.Sc. Chemistry, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi)
2018
- Ariba Aziz, Ph.D. in Chemistry at Warsaw PhD School in Natural and Biomedical Sciences, Poland
- Prerna Mudai, Ph.D. in Innate Immunology at School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland, Australia
- Neha Mehlawat, Ph.D. in Engineering at Department of Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
- Anamika Anand, Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo
- Riya Chaudhary, Ph.D. in Chemistry at Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi
- Tannu, Ph.D. in Forestry at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
- Bhoomika, Ph.D. in Bioinformatics at Maharshi Dayanand University
- Kritika Verma, Ph.D. in Human Physiology at DIPAS (DRDO), New Delhi
- Shambhavi Dwivedi, Ph.D. in Biological Sciences at JNU-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow
- Rashmi Aggarwal, Ph.D. in Microbiology at Central University of Rajasthan
- Diskit Dolkar, Masters in Environmental Sciences, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
- Himanshi Malik, Masters in Neuroscience, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
- Namrata Kaile, Masters in Environmental Sciences, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
- Sukanya David, Masters in Conservation and Biodiversity, University of Exeter, UK
- Limmala Pranathi, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology, TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi
- Anshula Singh, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology, TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi
- Harshita Saini, Masters in Biomedical Science, ACBR, University of Delhi
- Harshi Gupta, Project Associate, Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi
- Rashmi Prabha, M.Sc.Chemistry, B.Ed., Central University of Haryana
- Aarushi Maitrey, B.Ed., Department of Education, University of Delhi
- Manavi Dhillon, Advanced PG Diploma in Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician, Centennial College, Canada
- Drishti Meena, MBA, Jaipur National University
Students and Research
Results
Faculty Achievements
Distinguished Alumnae
After graduation the students have the option of pursuing postgraduation in the discipline of their choice from Botany, Chemistry and Zoology. Some former students pursued higher education at premier universities including University of Delhi, JNU, BHU, Jamia Hamdard University, IIT, AIIMS and Amity University, and institutes and universities in the USA and UK. Many alumnae are carrying out research at reputed institutes and universities in India and abroad. Some of them are serving as heads of schools, and managers and consultants in the corporate sector.
Alumnae of B.Sc. General Group B and B.Sc. Life Sciences
- Prof. Ashima Anand, Principal Investigator, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, and INSA Young Scientist Awardee
- Ms. Harsh Kumari, Headmistress, CIE Basic Experimental School, University of Delhi
- Dr. Jugnu Jain, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Sapien Biosciences, Hyderabad
- Ms. Pooja Mathur, Director, Human Resources, Organizational Development & Administration, Plan_India
- Ms. Subbudhi Bantia, Head-Microscale and Technical Expert, The Gold Standard Foundation
- Dr. Anupama Rai, Postdoctoral fellow, Yale School of Medicine
- Dr. Shirin Ashraf, Research Associate, MRC Centre for Virus Research, University of Glasgow
- Dr. Rupam Jha, Associate Director, Research Project Management, Immunology & Inflammation, Sanofi, Cambridge, UK
- Dr. Deeksha Ahir, Doctor, Lady Hardinge Medical college
- Ms. Vaishali Chaudhary, Review Officer, Allahabad High Court, Prayagraj, U.P.
- Ms. Nidhi sharma, project Administrator, Climate Hub, UBC
- Ms. Poornima Nailwal, Assistant Professor, Uttarakhand Open University
- Ms. Nikanshi Yadav, Marketing Data Analyst, Atlassian
- Ms. Bhavya Khurana, pursuing Ph.D., Marie Curie candidate, Trinity College, London
- Ms. Saumya Sharma, pursuing Ph.D., Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
- Ms. Nilu Mishra, India Lead Digital Governance, West Pharmaceutical Services, Bengaluru
- Dr. Shruti Kasana, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, University of Delhi
- Dr. Aarti Tiwari Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (postdoctoral) in Interface Science Department, Fritz-Haber Institut, Berlin
- Ms. Shaiza Suhail, Regional Manager, Educational Initiatives, and recipient of Teach for India Fellowship