# What are the programs offered at the Department of Biosciences

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The Department of Biotechnology at IIT Madras is a leading center of research and development in the country and offers cutting-edge academic opportunities in the field of biosciences. Through the various comprehensive programs mentioned below, the department strives to contribute to the advancement of information and technology in the field of Biotechnology:

- BS (4yrs)
- [MS by research/PhD](https://biotech.iitm.ac.in/msphd/)

The department explores a wide range of research topics that are at the forefront of biological science and technology. The four umbrella areas of research undertaken are:

- Biological Sciences
- Biological Engineering
- Computational Biology
- Chemical Biology