A primary honours bachelor’s degree at Second Class Honours, Grade I (2.1) or equivalent (~ 60–65% in India, ~3.3+ GPA) in Molecular Life Sciences, such as Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related life‑science subject. Applicants with Second Class Honours, Grade II (2.2) (~50–60% in India) may be considered case‑by‑case, especially if they have relevant industrial experience and strong academic references. Relevant academic backgrounds must include molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and laboratory‑based subjects.
