M.Sc Bioinformatics
The Bioinformatics sector has emerged as a rapidly advancing interdisciplinary field integrating Biology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, and Information Technology, and is receiving increasing attention in research, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries worldwide. In alignment with the vision of the Government of India under initiatives such as Digital India, Skill India, Startup India, and Make in India, the demand for skilled Bioinformatics professionals is steadily growing across life science and healthcare sectors.
• A pass in Bachelor Degree [B.Sc.(Life Sciences/ Allied Sciences) / B.E./ B.Tech) / B.Pharm / MBBS / BDS)] with biology as a major subject recognized by UGC or an equivalent accrediting Board.
Career Prospects
Students trained in areas such as computational biology, genomics, proteomics, molecular modeling, biological databases, data mining, systems biology, and biostatistics can build successful careers in developing computational tools, biological data analysis platforms, and innovative healthcare solutions that address emerging scientific and societal challenges.
Bioinformatics professionals find excellent career opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biomedical, healthcare, agricultural, genomics, vaccine, and data science industries.
Job Titles for Bioinformatics:
- Bioinformatics Analyst
- Computational Biologist
- Genomics Data Analyst
- Clinical Bioinformatics Associate
- Biomedical Data Scientist
- Proteomics Research Associate
- Biostatistician
- Systems Biology Researcher
- Drug Discovery Analyst
- Research Associate in Life Sciences and Healthcare Informatics
The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral research, academic careers, and interdisciplinary scientific innovation.
Indian Students : INR 88150.00 per year
NRI Students : USD 1320 per year
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University of Mysore
JSS College, Mysore
University of Mysore
JSS College, Mysore
Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed)
Vinayaka Missions University
University of Mysore
University of Mysore
Department / Subject Taught
Mar 31, 2010
2 Years 9 Months
May 21, 2011
1 Years 0 Months
Dec 13, 2013
2 Years 7 Months
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
Jan 31, 2016
2 Years 1 Months
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
Till Date
10 Years 5 Months
I would like to work for and guide the younger students in the same field to develop a band of future researchers. My passion is teaching and research. Contribute to the best of my ability to fulfill the goals of the Academy!!!
VIDWAN ID: 152626
Profile URL: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/152626
Dr. Chandan. S., working as Assistant Professor for the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research. He has been working for the past Seven and half years, he has cleared the UGC-SLET examination in Life Sciences. His research interest is Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, and Virology. He obtained Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology, wherein he worked on the diagnosis of Leptospirosis. In brief about the achievements, he worked in ICAR - National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics as a postgraduate research assistant under All India Network Project (AINP) for two and half years and worked as a UGC-Project Fellow and ICMR-Senior Research Fellow for three years in the year 2010 to 2013. During the doctoral studies, he worked in the Molecular diagnostics of Leptospira and its management. He was exposed to various molecular techniques. The thesis objectives have been published in reputed journals. Recently, received the Young Scientist award in the scheme of the Young Scientist Scheme (YSS) from DST-SERB and as well, best poster awards at national conferences and seminars. As Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics has the area of research Interest, he would like to work for and guide the younger students in the same field to develop a band of future researchers.
- Genomics and Proteomics
- CADD/Bioinformatics
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
University of Madras
Mahalashmi College of Arts and Science
University of Madras
Govt Arts College, Madras
Indian Institute Of Technology Guwahati
Indian Institute Of Technology Guwahati
Department / Subject Taught
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
Nov 30, 2005
0 Years 4 Months
Biochemistry-General
May 31, 2006
0 Years 4 Months
Microbiology & Tissue Culture
Nov 30, 2006
0 Years 5 Months
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
Apr 06, 2009
2 Years 3 Months
Biotechnology
Mar 31, 2012
2 Years 11 Months
Biotechnology
Aug 26, 2015
1 Years 0 Months
Biochemistry-General
Jul 31, 2019
2 Years 0 Months
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
Dec 31, 2021
2 Years 4 Months
To advance education, interdisciplinary research, and innovation in biotechnology and bioinformatics by integrating computational biology, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and data science to address emerging challenges in life sciences and healthcare along with mentoring future researchers to create a meaningful societal impact
VIDWAN ID: 316902
https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/316902
Dr. P. Saravanan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru. He is a computational biologist and bioinformatician with over 20 years of research experience, committed to advancing education, interdisciplinary research, and innovation by integrating computational biology, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and data science to address emerging challenges in life sciences and healthcare.
His research interests include protein sequence–structure–dynamics–function relationships, molecular modelling, structural bioinformatics, computer-driven drug discovery and design, molecular dynamics simulations, and AI-driven computational approaches for understanding biological systems and accelerating translational research. He has expertise in protein modelling, molecular docking, virtual screening, molecular dynamics simulations, and scientific programming using Python, Perl, and Linux.
Dr. Saravanan obtained his Ph.D. in Biotechnology (Specialization: Bioinformatics) from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and was awarded the prestigious UGC Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship. Further, He has four years of postdoctoral research at Gyeongsang National University and the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Republic of Korea.
As an educator, he is committed to creating an engaging, research-oriented learning environment that promotes analytical thinking, scientific inquiry, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. He actively mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students, fostering innovation and preparing them for careers in academia, industry, and research.
Dr. Saravanan welcomes opportunities for academic collaboration, interdisciplinary research, student mentoring, and scientific partnerships with researchers, clinicians, industry professionals, and institutions working at the interface of Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.
- Sequence-Structure-Dynamics-Function Relationships of Proteins
- Computer-aided Discovery and Design of Drug-like Molecules for Therapeutics
- Development of Biological Databases, Tools and Web Applications
- Phase Behavior and Miscibility of Aqueous Solutions
- Enthusiasm for Interdisciplinary Research and Teaching