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is bioinformatics course a good option for msc? what are the career options and colleges offering the course?


Anciya 21st Jan, 2021
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Manorama Mahajan 30th Jun, 2021

Yes , it is indeed a great course.

Chandigarh University is the best for MSC in Bioinformatics.

  • Bioinformatics is a widely emerging branch in the field of life sciences. It is a branch where information technology is applied for the analysis of biological data with the aid of computers.
  • M.Sc. Bioinformatics is a 2-year program for students looking for a research oriented career path.
  • With growing demand, graduates having a PG degree in Bioinformatics can expect highly remunerative career options.
  • The future and present scope of Bio-informatics is increasing as the need of medical science is increasing rapidly. In India, the field is growing rapidly, hence, creating huge job opportunities.
  • Bioinformatics Degree holder can work in all sectors of pharmaceutical and Biomedical organizations, biotechnology, in research institutions, hospital, industry and even NGOs.

Why choose Chandigarh University for M.Sc. Bioinformatics?

  • Quality curriculum: Curricula designed in guidance of industry and academic experts.
  • Research aptitude: Student research projects and review paper writing in final year to inculcate research aptitude in students.
  • Industry ready: Courses like Employability enhancement courses, soft skills and aptitude to make students industry ready.
  • Vertical based learning: Vertical based learning to allow students to excel in the field of their own interest.
  • Experienced lecturers: Highly qualified faculty having post doctoral research experience guiding PhD students.

Career Pathways After Bioinformatics

  • Bioinformatics is an emerging scientific discipline offering highly remunerative career options.
  • Bio-analytics
  • Computational Chemist
  • Information Developer
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Clinical Pharmacologist
  • Sequence Analyst
  • Database Designer
  • Database Maintenance Manager
  • Data Mining In charge
  • Bioinformatics Software Developer
  • Research Scientist / Associate
  • Network Administrator / Analyst
  • Database Programmer

Top Recruiters in this field includes

  • Wipro
  • Reliance
  • Satyam
  • Tata Consultancy Services
  • IBM Life Sciences
  • Ranbaxy
  • Students can go for higher studies like M.Phil or PhD in Bioinformatics that will open more avenues in this field.

Industry tie-ups of each Programs

  • University Institute of Biotechnology and Biosciences have several industrial tie-ups to facilitate training and hands-on industrial exposure to students. The companies include-
  • Allele Life Science Noida
  • Pharma Instinct Pvt. Ltd Chandigarh
  • Oniosome Pvt Ltd Mohali
Ronak Gala Student Expert 21st Jan, 2021

Hello,

Bioinformatics is a field which deals with Computer, engineering and statistics concepts in order to deal with Biological concepts.  Bioinformatics is a growing field and many opportunities are available for the one who has skills and knowledge. Some job profiles includes bioinformatics analyst, Researcher, lecturer, Statistician, Computational biologist, Bioinformatics software developer etc. You can do bsc or Btech degree in bioinformatics. Though Btech degree will be more useful as it will provide you many good opportunities and good kind of education practical and theory both. Here are some colleges for bioinformatics -

• Delhi technological university, Delhi

• Banaras hindu university, Varanasi

• Jamia hamdard, New delhi

• Amity University, Noida

• DY patil biotechnology and Bioinformatics institute, Pune

• VIT university, Bhopal

• DAV college, Chandigarh

• Stella Maris college, Chennai

Check out below links to get more information

https://www.careers360.com/courses/b-tech-in-bioinformatic


https://www.careers360.com/courses/bio-informatics-course

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