Advance Program in Bioinformatics (6 Months)

Bioinformatics is not limited to its application in biological sciences but is also knocking the doors of other domains of science. The individual who wants to develop a career in bioinformatics cannot limit himself to theoretical areas but for better economic pursuits he has to have the practical industry oriented knowledge of subject. With this mission and vision BII has launched the Advance program in Bioinformatics.

There is a huge demand of skilled Bioinformatics Professionals in the industry. The proposed program will thus provide participants with the in-depth knowledge of the subject thus making him a skilled Bioinformatician. Along with the theoretical subject knowledge students are also taught to work on Bioinformatics tools and softwares.

Program Duration : 6 Months.

Program Eligibility

The eligibility for the program is Graduation/Post Graduation in Life Science.

Teaching Methodology

The classes will be taken by expert faculty on a daily basis. The institute will conduct periodic test. After the completion of any topic the students have to submit the prescribed assignments etc. Guest speakers are invited form other reputed institutes / universities/ industry to deliver lectures form time to time.

Attendance

75% attendance is compulsory, failing which the students will be debarred from appearing in any examination and he/she will have to repeat the term.

Discipline

Students are expected to follow the code of discipline.

Evaluation

At the end of the duration of a program, participants will through a well defined evaluation process for Advance Program in Bioinformatics.

Career Prospects in Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is the new global wave. Companies and Governments in the business of developing drugs, agriculture, chemicals, hybrid plants, plastics, petroleum derivatives, Information technology among others are developing Bioinformatics divisions and looking to it to provide new avenues and research output to help replace scarce natural resources. India, being a forerunner among the countries having the knowledge edge, is expected to play a leading role in the Bioinformatics revolution. Bioinformatics Institute of India aims at being the frontrunner and pioneer in the Indian Bioinformatics initiative. India has expert software professionals and qualified and experienced Biologists/ Biotechnologists but lacks a combination which is now known as Bioinformatics Professional.

Prospective employers include

• Pharmaceutical companies in India/ abroad, R&D organization,
• Academic Institutions,
• Government Organizations,
• Software Companies,
• Product Marketing Companies.

There are great opportunities to work as

• Scientists,
• Researchers,
• Software Developers,
• Database Developers,
• Consultants,
• Trainers and
• Academicians.

Fee Structure

Total Course Fee Rs. 45,000 (Student can pay in installment Rs. 15,000 each .

Program Completion

After the successful completion of the program the candidate will obtain certification for Advanced Program in Bioinformatics by BII.

Admission Procedure

• Submission of Application Form along with the demand draft of Rs. 300 /- in favor of Bioinformatics Institute of India, payable at Delhi / Noida.
• The Registration Fee of this Regular Program is Rs. 5,000
• Enclosures :
  • Mark sheets: Two sets of Xerox copies of Mark-sheets of qualifying / last attended examination
  • High School, Higher Secondary (10+2), Graduation, Post Graduation.
  • Photographs: One recent passport size photographs
  
  

Program Curriculum

• Module-I - Introduction to Bioinformatics
• Module-II - Bioprogramming
• Module-III - Biological Database & their Management
• Module-IV - Computational Biology
• Module-V - Drug Designing
• Module-VI - Bioinformatics Software
• Module VII - Research Project
• Module VIII - Practical

For further details and enquiries

Program Co-ordinator

Advance Program in Bioinformatics

BIOINFORMATICS INSTITUTE OF INDIA
C-56A/28, Sector - 62,
Noida - 201301
(INDIA)
Tel : 0120-4320802
E-mail : kumud@bii.in