Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is coming into prominence in the area of Science & Technology enclosing a systematic development and the application of IT solutions to tackle biological information by directing data collection and warehousing, data mining, database searches, analyses and interpret, modeling and product design. This field involves the development and implementation of computational algorithms and software tools.

Bioinformatics mainly answer practical questions and often less about developing elegant algorithms. The areas of research in Bioinformatics are Gene Expression or Regulation, Protein or RNA Structure, Ontology’s, Genome Sequencing or Annotation and Molecular Interactions. Hence, Bioinformatics is important in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, it reduces time and cost involved in drug discovery process to custom design drugs and to develop personalized medicine.

Key to Success

To be successful in Bioinformatics you should have/ develop:

Above average intelligence
Ability to concentrate for long hours
Capacity for original thoughts
Perseverance
Going to the bottom of the problem
Constantly acquiring knowledge

Scope and opportunities

After completing your M.Sc you have good opportunities to work in various research labs.

Lifestyle & Social Status

It’s mostly an indoor activity
Working in labs

Job Profile

A bioinformatics scientist works on computers algorithms and DBMS.
They work on developing computer algorithms, databases and visualization tools.
Research in bioinformatics and computational biology involves everything like the abstraction of the properties of the biological system into mathematics or physics models, the implementation of new algorithms for data analyses, and the development of database and web tools to access them.
To engage in computational research, a biologist has to be well versed with the usage of software tools that run on various operating systems.

Skill Sets

Critical Thinking.
Analytical skills
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Solid mathematical skills
Computer knowledge

Work Value

Challenging
Autonomy
No monotony in work
Innovation
Well known personalities- Chris Baker, Sudeshna Das

Current Job Scenario

Group Leader in MNC can be paid between RS. 4,50,000/- to Rs.6, 00,000/- PA.

Bioinformatics Scientists and Bioinformatics Researchers are paid based on educational qualification and selection, and could be paid between Rs.20,000/- to Rs.35,000/-PM.

Bioinformatics Research Associates usually gets Rs.2,00,000/- to Rs.2,25,000/- PA.

Course Synopsis

Course Options	B.Sc./B.tech Bioinformatics	M.sc Bioinformatics
Academic Eligibility	10+2 with physics, maths and chemistry	B.Sc./B.tech Bioinformatics
Fees	Rs. 10k to Rs. 35k per annum	Rs. 25k to Rs. 40k per annum
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs	Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs	Rs. 1.75 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs
Duration	3/4 Years	2 Years
Mode	Regular	Regular
Specialization
Approved	UGC	UGC
Affiliation	Respective University	Respective University
Entrance Exam		Yes
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