Today in the age of biological revolution bioinformatics stands out to be the helping hand in the biological civilization. Basically, bioinformatics derives its knowledge from computer analysis of biological information. The consisting information is stored in the genetic code. Therefore, there are lots of polytechnic colleges opening up to provide more and more knowledge in this field to promote biological sustainability all over the world.

Eligibility Criteria

The diploma in bioinformatics is open to all those who have passed higher secondary examination with biology as one of the compulsory subjects. The admission is based on the marks obtained in above examination with at least 60% marks in biology.

Course outlook

The duration of the diploma course in bioinformatics is one year and the minimum age requirement is about 17 years. The admission is based on the marks obtained by an individual in higher secondary or any equivalent exam from any recognized board of India.

Job prospects

After completion of diploma in bioinformatics a candidate has a lot of job opportunities. Companies like Biocon and other pharmaceutical companies recruit students in bulk and bioinformatics not only widens the prospect in the field of biology but also paves the path for career in computation and statistics. Visualizing the growth and up blooming future in bioinformatics, the scope for bio industry has widened.

Best place to pursue:

Pune University, Pune
Mahatma Gandhi mission medical college
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
Ocimum biosolutions
Pondicherry University
Bioinformatics institute of India
University of Hyderabad