Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
Biotech Park Electronics City Phase I
Bangalore 560 100
MSc in 'Bioinformatics and Biotechnology' Admissions 2011
Brief Outline IBAB has been running a Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics since 2002, and the 10th batch is currently doing its coursework. It has also been running a Postgraduate Diploma in Laboratory Biotechniques since 2004, and the 8th batch is currently doing its coursework.
The institute is now offering an MSc in 'Bioinformatics and Biotechnology'. The course will provide competence in both biotechnology and computational biology/bioinformatics by providing training in the areas of cell and molecular biology, computer science, statistics, bioinformatics and so on (syllabus available below).
Every student is provided access to a fully loaded high-end PC and extensive access to the internet for the entire duration of 2 years. Lectures are delivered by in-house faculty, distinguished academics and industry scientists from leading institutions/companies within the country or from abroad. A large amount of time is devoted to learning through material available on-line, journals, seminars, tutorials, group discussions etc. Thus the extensive lecture/tutorial program is supplemented by an enabling environment and associated self-learning through assignments and project work.
The 2 year MSc course is structured into 4 semesters, as below.
| Semester starts | Semester ends | Vacation | |
| Semester I | 29 Jul. 2011 | 22 Dec 2011 | 23 Dec 2011 to 22 Jan 2012 |
| Semester II | 23 Jan. 2012 | 30 June 2012 | 1 July to 31 July 2012 |
| Semester III | 1 Aug. 2012 | 22 Dec 2012 | 23 Dec 2012 to 20 Jan 2013 |
| Semester IV | 21 Jan. 2013 | 29 June 2013 | - |
Admission Procedure 1. Application processing fees (non-refundable) Rs. 500/- for students from India Rs. 1000/- for NRI/Foreign students A Demand Draft for the above mentioned amount in favour of 'Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology' payable at Bengaluru, should be sent either with the request for application form (by post/courier) or with the filled in application form (if downloaded).
2. Application Form:
a. Fill up all details on-line and seprately send DD, 2 passport size photos and photocopies of marksheets to IBAB by post/courier. THIS OPTION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
b. The form can be obtained by sending a request by post/courier along with a DD.
c. The form can be downloaded from here as a word document or pdf document. The downloaded word document form can be filled up and sent as an attachment by e-mail and the DD and the other documents can be sent by post/courier. The form sent by e-mail will be processed only on receipt of the DD. The downloaded pdf document form should be filled up and sent along with the DD and the necessary documents.
3. List of necessary documents
Regular candidates: Photocopies of all certificates/marksheets NRI/Foreign candidates: Photocopies of all certificates/marksheets Proof of NRI/Foreign status (stamped page from passport)
DO NOT send any original certificates/marksheets.
4. Important information: a. Date of online test: You can take the test on any day between 2-6 May 2011. In case you have a problem with all of these dates, write to shodhaka@ibab.ac.in.
b. Date of Interview: You can take the interview on any day between 6-10 June 2011. In case you have a problem with all of these dates, write to msc2011@ibab.ac.in or call 080-285 289 00 or 01, 9611 872 946, 900 829 6547. Between Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 5:30pm. c. If a seat is offered, the last date for accepting it is 30 June 2011. The last date for paying the first installment of fees is 9 July 2011. d. Course commences: 29 July 2011.
5. Eligibility for the course
a. A recognised BSc degree in any branch of science or technology, viz. life sciences (agriculture, biotechnology etc.), physics, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, engineering, pharma, veterinary or medicine with minimum of 55% marks. Please contact IBAB in case you have a doubt about whether you are eligible.
b. Students awaiting their results can also apply, provided their average percentage of previous semesters/years is at least 55%. c. There is no age limit.
Fees
Application processing fees (non-refundable):
1. Application processing fees (non-refundable): Rs. 500/- for students from India Rs. 1000/- for NRI/Foreign students
A DD for the above mentioned amount in favour of “Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology” payable at Bengaluru, should be sent either with the request for application form (by post/courier) or with the filled in application form (if downloaded).
2. Course fees per semester: For regular students Academic fees: Rs. 50,000/- per semester. This includes tuition fees, laboratory fees, software fees and library fees. This has to be paid within a week of the joining date for each semester. In addition, there is a security deposit of Rs. 20,000/- (refundable only on completion of the course) to be paid upon joining.
Partial waiver of fees through scholarships in case of a few deserving students may be feasible.
For NRI/Foreign students Academic fees: Rs. 75,000/- per semester. This includes tuition fees, laboratory fees, software fees and library fees. This has to be paid within a week of the joining date for each semester. In addition, there is a security deposit of Rs. 30,000/- (refundable only on completion of the course) to be paid upon joining. To be paid at the time of the admission. Contact for further queries (between 10:00am to 5:30 pm, Mon-Fri): 080 - 285 289 00 / 01 / 02. Mobile: 9611 872 946/ 900 829 6547 You can also send an email to msc2011@ibab.ac.in
PROGRAM STRUCTURE Duration
| Semester starts | Semester ends | Vacation | |
| Semester I | 29 Jul. 2011 | 22 Dec 2011 | 23 Dec 2011 to 22 Jan 2012 |
| Semester II | 23 Jan. 2012 | 30 June 2012 | 1 July to 31 July 2012 |
| Semester III | 1 Aug. 2012 | 22 Dec 2012 | 23 Dec 2012 to 20 Jan 2013 |
| Semester IV | 21 Jan. 2013 | 29 June 2013 | - |
Syllabus [Please download the pdf file from here]
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