BISR Jaipur PG Diploma in Bioinformatics 2009

Birla Institute Of Scientific Research (BISR)
Statue Circle
Jaipur-302001

Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics

BISR has launched Post-graduate Diploma Course in Bioinformatics from 2007 with the support of Department of Information Technology & Communication, Government of Rajasthan. The objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject and equip them with essential skills in bioinformatics, which would help them to address successfully the emerging challenges of the subject. The course curriculum is well balanced in terms of both theoretical and laboratory contents on the subject. The course is designed in such a way that a student from any of the disciplines mentioned below will be equally benefited by it. Students will be given various assignments throughout the course to enhance their learning and expression capabilities.
The duration of the course is 12 months, which has been divided into 3 modules. ( Syllabus)

Career Opportunities

Since this is an emerging field in India as well as the rest of the world, there is a great demand in the market for skilled professionals in Bioinformatics and the package offered at entry level is very competitive and considered the best in the market. The Bioinformatics Industry in India is at a high growth stage, and many new companies are gradually entering into the market. Besides, there is a huge demand for students to carry out research in Bioinformatics. All leading Institutes and Universities in India and abroad are working in the area of Bioinformatics and are looking for skilled and trained professionals for carrying out research. A skilled person with proven capabilities and training has bright future in this field.

Eligibility

Being multidisciplinary in nature, Bioinformatics can be taken up as a career by the students coming from a variety of academic background. Minimum qualification required is a Bachelor degree in any branch of science, agriculture, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary science with at least 55% marks. For reserved category students, this requirement is relaxed to 50% marks . Those who are appearing in the final exam. Additional qualification will be given weightage in selection.

Admission Procedure

The admissions will be based on previous academic records and personal interview. The number of seats available is limited to 20 . Out of this 75% seats are reserved for students who are domiciled in the state of Rajasthan. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC and physically challenged will be as per State Government rules. In case no suitable candidates are found in any reserved category, the vacant seats will be transferred to general category.

How To Apply

Interested candidates may apply by sending the filled in application form along with Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) in favor of Birla Institute of Scientific Research payable at Jaipur, to Coordinator, Advanced Centre for Bioinformatics, Birla Institute of Scientific Research, Statue Circle, Jaipur-302001.

Course Fees

Tuition Fees

: Rs. 60,000/- (payable in three equal installments)

Important Dates

Last date of Application Submission: June 30, 2009

Personal Interview + Counseling : July 3 & 4, 2009

Result Declaration : July 4, 2009

Payment of Fees : July 15, 2009

Commencement of the Course : August 01, 2009

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