DEPARTMENT OF BIOINFORMATICS

 

The Department of Bioinformatics deals with teaching computational and biological techniques to solve complex biological problems. The department strives to facilitate learning in cutting edge fields such as Forensics, DNA fingerprinting, Stem cells, Cancer research, Genetic methods of medical diagnostics, Evolutionary studies and Genetic Counseling. We are equipped with intellectually active faculty members specializing in multiple areas of life science, having research collaborations with International Universities and research laboratories. Our students are pursuing internships in offshore laboratories and industries to enhance their technical skills. To support these theoretical learning, we have established well-structured wet and computational labs.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT:

  • Robust curriculum designed based on inputs from industry experts, leading researchers and renowned academicians.

  • Highly competent faculty members who have expertise in varied areas of Bioinformatics.

  • Academic and research collaborations with international labs and Universities.

  • Emphasis on entrepreneurship-based learning through workshops and internships.

  • Internships and shot term visits in international laboratories and industries.

  • Well-equipped laboratory facilities for different fields of bioinformatics

MODULE HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Courses are designed to teach emerging fields of bioinformatics such as DNA Sequencing, Stem Cell Therapy and Genetic Engineering.

  • Our elective courses are specifically designed to enhance knowledge in the areas of research & entrepreneurship.

  • Opportunity to pursue short-term research projects in leading industries working on clinical research, pharmaceuticals and data analytics.

  • Specific courses to facilitate research paper writing and publication.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Bio Informatics Engineering graduates have National and International opportunities in the following fields

  • System Biology

  • Genetics

  • Genomics

  • Biostatistics

  • Data mining and analytics

  • Drug designing

  • Pharmaceutical industries

  • Clinical research organizations

  • Forensic laboratories

  • Private research institutes

  • Central Government Research Institutes