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.

Top Recruiters

  1. Wipro
  2. Reliance
  3. Satyam
  4. Tata consultancy services
  5. IBM life sciences
  6. Ranbaxy
  7. GVK Biosciences
  8. Biscon
  9. Berkley’s Lab
  10. Synergy
  11. Bioplanet
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
Education Loan
Scholarships

Career prospect

  1. Clinical software engineer
  2. Computational biologist
  3. Software developer
  4. Biometricians
  5. Biostatisticians
  6. Programmer
  7. Research analyst

 Entrance Exam

  • For B.Tech in Biomedical – JEE, JEE Advanced and State Level Entrance Exams
  • For B.Sc in Biomedical – Admission process takes place on merit basis

 Success stories

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVEiGMJ9EZs
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTOe4UnFadg
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q1Mw3ODzMA
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We_DLAJY1yE
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5lltSAV-lE
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWbuVlIX5jg
  7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bayfx10g418

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