A course in bioinformatics is suitable for those with a graduation or
post-graduation in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, chemistry,
pharmacy, veterinary sciences, physics, mathematics, and also engineers,
IT professionals, PhDs and medicos. Programs at different levels are available
in the field such as B.Tech, Master Degree, Advanced Diploma and M.Tech.
Study of Bioinformatics begins at the undergraduate level. The basic educational
qualification to enter a program in Bioinformatics is 10+2 completed with
science as the subject. The details of the educational qualification for
different courses in this field are listed listed below.
Courses & Educational Qualifications :
B.Tech in Bioinformatics Candidate should complete 10+2 with physics, chemistry, biology
and English
Master's Degree in Bioinformatics Candidate should complete their graduation in any of the following
subjects such as B.Sc / B.Sc (Agriculture)/ BCS / BE / B.Tech /
MBBS /B Pharm / BAMS / BHMS / BVSc.
Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics Candidates having a post graduation in any of the following subjects
such as M.Sc in Life Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology,
Biophysics, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology,
Computer Science or Equivalent), M.Sc (Agriculture) or M.Tech or MBBS
are eligible for the Advanced Diploma Course.
M.Tech in Bioinformatics (Engineering) Pharmacy graduate, medical, dental and veterinary science graduates
as well as postgraduates in science are eligible for the admission to
M.Tech.
Other than this eligibility for the courses in Bioinformatics in different
colleges varies with the universities
