MSc (Bioinformatics)

Objectives of the Program:

The core objective of the programme is to provide quality education to the graduates, who want to pursue their career in the emerging areas of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.

• To serve as a nodal point for Bioinformatics and its applications
• To provide industry interface to the students for research project
• To build skilled manpower for drug design and pharmaceutical industry

Program Outcomes:

At the end of training, students should:

• have a understanding of scientific methods, techniques and tools and their applications in Bioinformatics and computational sciences
• be skilled in data generation, analysis and management and be able to apply the knowledge for scientific enquiry
• have gained oral presentation and scientific writing skills.

Eligibility:

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences / Agricultural Science / Pharmaceutical Science/Veterinary Science/Medical Science / Mathematics/ Physics/Chemistry /Computer Science/Information Technology or Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. with 55% marks for General/OBC candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST candidates from any recognised University.

Intake: 45

Board of Studies: 

• Board of Studies

Syllabus: M.Sc. Bioinformatics

Course Structure: M.Sc. Bioinformatics

PhD (Bioinformatics)

Objectives of the Program:

To prepare outstanding & skilled computational scientist and professionals, who could effectively translate their skills in bio, pharma and healthcare sectors, and serve in academia to provide quality training and research.

Program Outcomes:

At the end of training, students should:

• have a comprehensive understanding of scientific methods and techniques, and their application in Bioinformatics and computational sciences;
• be able to demonstrate originality in their approach in dealing with scientific problems in computational areas;
• be skilled in knowledge creation, management and application, and in the planning and implementation of research
• should be able to critically examine research findings and methodologies
• have gained oral presentation and scientific writing skills.

Eligibility:

Master's Degree from any recognised University in Biological Sciences/Agricultural Science/Pharmaceutical Science/Veterinary Science/Medical Science/Physical Science/Chemical Science/Computer Science/IT with 55% in aggregate or its equivalent Grade B in UGC 7 point scale. A Relaxation of 5% of marks from 55 to 50% or equivalent relaxation of Grade for SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/Differently abled candidates. Candidates having Master Degree in any of the above discipline with specialisation in Bioinformatics or having Master's Degree in Bio-Informatics will be given preference.

Intake: Subject to availability of seats as notified

Syllabus: Ph.D. Bioinformatics

Course Structure: Ph.D. Bioinformatics