byGaganDeep
Updated on - 25 May, 2024
M.Sc. Bioinformatics is a postgraduate level programme, which takes 2 years to complete and is an interdisciplinary course that combines computer science and information technology with molecular biology. This postgraduate program is aimed at offering education in disciplines such as genomics, proteomics, drug design, and more employing the advanced bioinformatics software and database systems. The students are taught various courses including programming, databases, algorithms and statistics, gene expression, molecular modeling, Genomics, Proteomics, bioinformatics and computational biology.
It is not the normal practice that M.Sc. programme of any university should completed in two academic sessions but since the University of Ibadan has provided the opportunities for our studying, we shall endeavour to complete our M.Sc. programme within one and half year session. Bioinformatics course is 2 years full time course. Certain institutes also provide joint M.Sc-Ph.D. programs with a span of 5 years. The entrance exams recognized for admission to M.Sc that are very common are Some of the bioinformatics examination that are being conducted in universities/ institutions are : CSIR UGC NET for JRF, GATE (BT/XL), IISc Entrance Exam, JAM, TIFR GS, Pondicherry University Entrance, BHU PET, JNUEE, Manipal Uni MET, AMURET etc.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science in Bioinformatics |
| Duration | Typically 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Life Sciences or Computer Science/Information Technology with a minimum percentage of marks |
| Top Colleges (India) | Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) (various locations), National Institute of Bioscience (NISc) Pune, University of Delhi (DU) Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Centre for Biotechnology |
1. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in any branch of science or technology with minimum of 50% – 60% marks on the aggregate from a recognized university.
2. The candidate should have background in some subjects including biology, computer science, mathematics or/and statistics.
3. The admission to many of the Universities or colleges may need take a look at such as CUCET, JNUEE, BHU PET, GATE etc.
4. It may be noted that several colleges also have their own entrance tests as well.
5. There might be circumstances where specific institutes may offer preference to candidates who have prior work experience in related sectors.
6. It is needful to be good in English language since it is the most commonly used medium of teaching in most colleges.
1. CUCET- central universities common entrance test to get admission.
2. JNUEE – Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam; examinations that are carried out by the JNU in its programs
3. An entrance exam conducted by Pondicherry University for MSc Bioinformatics course offered at the university
4. BHU PET: Banaras Hindu University Postgraduate entrance test for MSc Bioinformatics at BHU
5. The Joint Admission Test for MSc programs that includes Bioinformatics at Indian Institute of Science, Indian Institutes of Technology, and Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research.
6. GATB – GITAM University Admission Test in Bioinformatics.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Foundational Bioinformatics | Biological Databases (Nucleic Acid & Protein), Sequence Alignment & Analysis Techniques (BLAST, FASTA), Molecular Biology Concepts (DNA Structure, Gene Expression) |
| Biomolecular Sequence Analysis | Phylogenetic Analysis, Genome Annotation, Comparative Genomics, Protein Structure & Function Prediction |
| Algorithms & Programming | Data Structures & Algorithms, Python or Perl Programming for Bioinformatics, High-Performance Computing (HPC) Concepts |
| Genomics & Proteomics | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technologies, Transcriptomics, Microarray Analysis, Proteomics Techniques & Mass Spectrometry |
| Bioinformatics Applications | Drug Discovery & Design, Structural Bioinformatics, Systems Biology & Network Analysis, Bioinformatics in Agriculture & Medicine |
1. bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or medicine and securing at least 50-60% or the equivalent for the degree from a recognized university.
2. Applicants are required to use online application or submit it in person along with other relevant document such as transcripts, statement of purpose, and recommendations before the set deadline.
3. Sit for any entrance exam of the institute if conducted or sit for an interview round if required.
4. If selected, there is a need to take a next step in admitting in that specific institution by paying for the fees and presenting documents.
5. You’ll need to attend an orientation program and then enrol into classes for the 2-year full-time postgraduate program.
| Rank | College Name | Location | Estimated Annual Fees (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore | Bangalore | - |
| 2 | Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) | Various Locations | 30,000 - 50,000 |
| 3 | National Institute of Bioscience (NISc) Pune | Pune | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| 4 | University of Delhi (DU) Department of Biochemistry | Delhi | 12,000 - 18,000 |
| 5 | University of Hyderabad (UoH) Department of Biotechnology | Hyderabad | 8,000 - 13,000 |
| 6 | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Centre for Biotechnology | Delhi | 8,000 - 13,000 |
| 7 | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Department of Genetics & Biotechnology | Varanasi | 8,000 - 14,000 |
| 8 | University of Madras (Department of Bioinformatics) | Chennai | - |
| 9 | Central Universities with Bioinformatics Departments (various) | Various Locations | - |
| 10 | Aligarh Muslim University (Department of Biosciences) | Aligarh | 10,000 - 16,000 |
| College Name | Location | Estimated Annual Fees (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (Deemed University) | Chennai | 1,00,000 - 1,50,000 |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed University) | Chennai | 80,000 - 1,20,000 |
| Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | Vellore | 1,20,000 - 1,80,000 |
| Symbiosis School of Life Sciences (Symbiosis International University) | Pune | 80,000 - 1,30,000 |
| Manipal Academy (MAHE) | Manipal | 1,00,000 - 1,50,000 |
| Shiv Nadar University | Chennai | 1,20,000 - 1,80,000 |
| Amity University (Various Campuses) | Various Locations | 60,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Shoolini University | Solan | 70,000 - 1,10,000 |
| Christ (Deemed University) | Bangalore | 1,00,000 - 1,50,000 |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed University) | Pune | 80,000 - 1,20,000 |
| Specialization | Job Titles | Average Salary (₹ LPA) |
|---|---|---|
| General Bioinformatics | Bioinformatics Analyst, Research Scientist (Bioinformatics) | 4.0 - 7.0 (Starting Salary) |
| Computational Biology | Computational Biologist, Algorithm Developer (Bioinformatics) | 5.0 - 8.0 |
| Structural Bioinformatics | Protein Structure Analyst, Drug Discovery Scientist | 5.0 - 8.0 |
| Genomics & Genetics | Genome Analyst, Clinical Bioinformatics Scientist | 4.5 - 7.0 |
| Bioinformatics in Agriculture | Agricultural Bioinformatics Scientist, Plant Genomics Researcher | 4.0 - 6.0 |