The MSc programme in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics is a unique dual specialization degree programme that builds competence in both biotechnology and computational biology/ bioinformatics.
The MSc in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics programme is an interdisciplinary programme that positions you at the cutting edge of basic and applied science, in particular in research.
The unique dual specialization MSc degree programme incorporates genetic engineering, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, fermentation, and downstream processing omics, next gen sequencing, big data analysis and so on in the course of study.
Practical hands-on training in biotechnology (including PCR, cell and molecular biology, protein chemistry etc.) and bioinformatics (statistics, C, C++, PERL, JAVA, and R etc.) brings the learning experience closer to industry practices. Courses are taught by excellent faculty from industry and academia. The coursework also includes a research project as part of the curriculum. Please see the syllabus for further details.
Degree Master of Science in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics | Duration 2 years
Students of this programme are provided extensive training in cell and molecular biology, genome editing, computer science, mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics and so on. Right from the start, the faculty ensures that the students get an immersive high quality research experience. They also get several opportunities to meet and interact with high-profile scientists from across the globe. Events such as the annual Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Lecture series have enabled the visits of Nobel laureates.
UNIQUENESS OF THE MSC IN BIOINFORMATICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME
- Dual specialisation degree (Biotechnology and Bioinformatics) in one MSc course
- Biotechnology: genetic engineering, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, fermentation, and downstream processing
- Practical hands-on training in biotechnology (including PCR, micro-array, protein chemistry etc.) and bioinformatics (statistics, C, C++, PERL, JAVA, and R)
- Bioinformatics: omics, next gen sequencing, big data analysis, cheminformatics
- Excellent faculty from industry and academia
- Research project as part of the curriculum
- Exciting campus life
PLACEMENTS
IBAB launched its first educational programme, the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics in 2002. Since then it has always facilitated its students’ academic or corporate internships and job placements. It has maintained a 95% or higher placement for each batch of students. Details of the student-wise placements of recent outgoing MSc batches are to be found here and of older batches here
ELIGIBILITY
- Students with a Bachelor’s Degree in any branch of Science/Technology/Medicine (with degrees such as B.Sc., B.E, B.Tech., B.Pharm., BAgri, MBBS, BDS and BVSc).
- Illustrative eligible subject areas are: Life sciences (zoology, botany, genetics, human biology, general life sciences, ecology, environmental biology), bioinformatics, biotechnology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, any branch of engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, agriculture, medicine, dentistry, horticulture, forestry and veterinary sciences.
- A student should have obtained an aggregate score of at least 50% in his/her Bachelor’s degree.
- Students in the final semester of their Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and submitting the original documents before the last date as announced by the institute.
- If a student has a backlog, and does not declare it during the admissions, then his/her admission will be cancelled.
- Applicants who have had a break in their education or have been working for a few years are also eligible.
- Indian nationals, NRIs and foreign nationals who have passed the qualifying degree examination outside of India, must submit the Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities along with their application.
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE
The admission to MSc program is based on a national level exam conducted by the institute for each academic session.