Diploma in Bioinformatics (OEP)
A rigorous one-year program with 10 specialization areas and in-built project work designed to prepare graduates for varied career opportunities in Bioinformatics. This interdisciplinary program offering substantial training in both the biological sciences and computer sciences. This program emphasizes the integration of computer science with genomics, proteomics, and molecular biology. Learners attracted to this program have dual interests in computer science and biology. They find it an excellent choice for their broad interests. Learners who complete this program will have the possibility to find employment in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or drug designing and drug development companies.
A course on “Basic Cellular and Molecular Biology” is designed to provide knowledge to the diploma Bioinformatics students in invaluable areas of advanced microbiology and biotechnology which plays a crucial role in determining its future use and applications in medicine, drug discovery and in the pharmaceutical industry.
The second-course “Bioinformatics” engages in any combination of research, teaching, clinical service, and consultation. There is a growing need for bioinformatics researchers who can analyze new sources of high-throughput experimental data in biology, medicine, and bioengineering.
This program offered by JSS AHER is globally accredited online Diploma program that covers important concepts, practices, and trends in the subject area. This program provides high-quality academic and technical training covering key functional aspects of knowledge, practices, business, and their interconnection. The course covers the main business theories combined with practical insights to develop knowledge and skills in real-time management and business decision-making.
The program is geared to equip learners with flexible patterns of thinking and behavior to succeed as future workers in global business environment. Given its scope, the program will benefit learners seeking to develop skills, improve competency, and build expertise in the subject.
Program Features
This industry focused curriculum is designed by seasoned professional and experts in this field. The curriculum is planned to get an update at regular intervals keeping in the view of the latest global trends.
The program provides dynamic course material shared electronically with 24 X 7 online learning facility. This self-paced program with guidance from experienced faculty offers ample exposure to real life practices through projects and assignments.
Program Outcomes
- Professionals with adequate scientific knowledge on various techniques used in microbiology and biotechnology.
- Professionals who can explain cell-cell interaction, cell cycle and regulation and mutation process
- Professionals who know modeling software/s to develop predictive and mechanistic models.
- Professionals who are aware of concepts and application of Genomics
A candidate who has passed B.Pharm, MBBS, BDS, BAMS and B.Sc. (with Biology as one of the subjects) degree examination of any recognized University.
Today, the field of bioinformatics is drawing more and more young people from throughout the world. The career options in bioinformatics have considerably increased since information technology and molecular biology were integrated. Jobs are available in every field, including biotechnology, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and the biomedical sciences. Bioinformatics is used to promote scientific research and development in a number of domains, including human health, the environment, agriculture, and biotechnology. Scope of Careers in Bioinformatics After the molecular biology and information technology industries merged, job opportunities have expanded significantly. In research institutions, hospitals, and industries, there are job opportunities in every area of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical sciences. Characterizing proteins and their interactions (proteomics), comparing genetic data between and within species (genomics), designing drugs using 3-D structure modelling and computational chemistry (cheminformatics), using genomic analysis to find drug targets (pharmacogenomics), predicting the function of genes and proteins based on sequence and structural data, etc. are some of the tasks involved in the various career areas. A few specific occupations that fall within the category of bioinformatics are listed below
- Bio-analytics
- Computational chemist
- Clinical Pharmacologist
- Database design and maintenance
- Data Scientist
- Drug Discovery and design
- Forensic investigator
- Genomics
- Informatics developer
- Proteomics
- Pharmacogenomics
- Sequence assembly
- Sequence analyst etc.
INR 40,000 per year for Indian Nationals
USD 600 per Year ( Equivalent in INR would be charged)
The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai
JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai
JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University
JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
Department / Subject Taught
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Sep 06, 2007
0 Years 3 Months
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Jul 13, 2021
13 Years 10 Months
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Till Date
3 Years 4 Months
To engage students and put the creative teaching methods that pique their attention to good use while promoting the high-quality education that is crucial for a student's development. My outgoing nature will make it simpler for me to establish positive connections with my colleagues and students around me.
Dr. Rajeshkumar Raman is an Assistant Professor and Head in Charge of the Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. He earned his Master's degree from Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, and his Ph.D. from JSS University, Mysore. Currently, Dr. Rajeshkumar is focused on leveraging computational biology, algorithms, and mathematical models to predict differentially expressed genes in microarray datasets, as well as designing various vaccine models. His research portfolio also includes work on probiotics, microbial secondary metabolite biosynthesis, free radical biology, and cancer biology.
Dr. Rajeshkumar is an active member of numerous national and international associations and serves as a reviewer for several prestigious journals, including those published by Elsevier. He has delivered numerous invited international lectures, chaired various scientific sessions, published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, and holds a patent for an oral formulation. His teaching responsibilities encompass Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Molecular Biology at the graduate level, as well as Advanced Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, and Computational Technology for postgraduate students.
At his institution, he has been the Program Coordinator for the PG Diploma in Bioinformatics since 2018, where he has played a critical role in curriculum development and student mentorship. One of his online bioinformatics programs, administered by JSSAHER in Mysuru, received approval from India's Ministry of External Affairs. Building on the success of the PG Diploma in Bioinformatics, he launched two specialized certificate programs in Pharmacoinformatics, Immunoinformatics, and Vaccine Design in 2024.
As the Head in Charge of the Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology since 2020, Dr. Rajeshkumar has led departmental initiatives, overseen academic programs, and ensured that the department's educational offerings meet industry standards. His contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the K.N. Narasimhiah Award from the Society of Biotechnologists India and the International Outstanding Researcher Award from Asia Research Awards for his work in vaccine candidate discovery.
- Bioinformatics
- Cancer Biology
- Pre and Probiotics Research
- Microbial Secondary Metabolite Production