B.Sc in Bioinformatics is an undergraduate course in science having course duration of 3 years. The subject Bioinformatics is the combination of two subjects, Biology and Information Technology. More specifically the course study of B.Sc in Bioinformatics involves the application of information technology in areas of biochemistry and molecular biology. As the subject covers the application of advanced and innovative techniques in life sciences, the course is highly demanded in the present era. Upon completion of the course, the students gain a solid base in areas of information technology, biotic science and in the application of one on the other.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

• To get employed in the application areas of Bioinformatics
• Can try for careers in IT as well as in the area of life sciences
• To pursue higher education courses related to the subject

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

Those aspirants who have completed their XII class are eligible to apply for the bachelor degree in Bioinformatics. The qualification must be obtained with minimum 50% marks. The candidate should have passed the 12th class with Science as the main subject. The admission to the course is offered on the basis of marks scored in 12th class. Certain Universities offer admission on the bases of the certain entrance exam conducted. The score is counted as the prime criterion during the admission process.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

The candidate can search the details on the course and its admission procedure in the official website of the University/institution (that offers the course). The application form can be collected from the office of the institution or from the official web portal. A specific amount of fee must be paid in order to collect the application. Once the application is filled up completely the candidate can sent the same to the destination address. They must attach other relevant documents as mentioned in the notification along with the application.

Colleges offering Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

• Achariya Arts and Science College
• Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College
• Awadhesh Pratap Singh University
• Barathidasan University
• Deccan Education Society Willingdon College
• Government New Science College
• Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
• Mes College for Advanced Studies
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• N.V.Patel College of Pure & Applied Science
• National Arts and Science College
• Noorul Islam University
• Periyar University
• Pondicherry University
• Salem Christian College of Arts & Science
• Sardar Patel University
• Shivaji University
• Siddhar Sivagnaani Arts and Science College for Men
• Sri Bharathivelu Arts and Science College
• Sri Venkateswara College
• Thiruvalluvar University
• Udaya College of Arts & Science

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

Semester-I

• Basic English
• Basic Concept in computing
• Basic Bioinformatics
• Basic Statistics
• Basic Chemistry
• Basic Botany
• Basic Bioinformatics
• Wet Lab I (Based on Chemistry)
• Basic concepts in computing

Semester-II

• Basic Biochemistry
• Structural Bioinformatics
• Fundamental of Biological system
• Hardware & Networking
• Basic Computer of Programming using C Language
• Basic Mathematics
• Wet Lab II (Based on Biochemistry)
• Structural Bioinformatics & biological Databases
• Programming in C

Semester-III

• Cell Biology
• Database Management System
• Bioinformatics Method
• Introduction to Molecular Genetics
• Mathematics II
• Microbiology
• Technique’s in Bioinformatics
• SQL/PL- SQL
• Visual Basic

Semester-IV

• Object oriented programming using Java
• Essential Technique in Biochemistry and   Molecular Biology
• Virology
• Computational Molecular Biology
• Chemo informatics and Drug Design
• Phylogenetics and Molecular Evolution
• Object oriented programming using java
• Wet lab II (Based on Genetics)
• Mini project

Semester-V

• Recombinant DNA technology
• Computational Genomics
• Immunology
• Biophysical basis for Bioinformatics
• Molecular Biology
• Data structure and algorithm
• Seminar on Emerging Area of Bioinformatics
• Computational Genomics
• Mini project / Wet Lab

Semester-VI

• Principle of Molecular Genetics
• Environmental science
• Enzymes and Metabolism
• Introduction to Perl Language
• Biodiversity & Taxonomy
• Introduction to Perl Language
• Major Project

Text Books on Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

• Written communication in English by Sarah Freeman
• English for students of Science by A.Roy,P,L. Sharma
• A Handbook of “Augustione and Joseph by Mcmillan Grammer
• A new guide to précis writing by R.W. Jepson
• Introduction to Computers and Information Technology by Anurag Seetha,
• Ram Prasad & Sons
• Computers Today By S.K.Basandra
• Fundamentals of Information Technology by Alexis Leon & Mathews Leon
• Introduction to Bioinformatics by Attwood
• Bioinformatics by C.V. Murthy
• Bioinformatics by Baxvanis
• Statistics for Biologist by Campbell R.C
• Practical Statistics for Experimental Biologists by Ward Law A.C
• Statistical Methods in Biology by Daily N.T.J
• An Introduction to Biostatistics by P.S.S. Sunderrao & J. Richard
• Fundamentals of Biostatistics by B.K. Mahajan
• Taxonomy of vascular Plants by Lawrence
• Anatomy of seed plants by Esau
• Diversity of microbes and cryptogams by Anil k. Thakur, Sushil K. Bassi
• Cryptogamic Botany by Smith
• Genetics by Arora, Sandhu
• An Introduction to Plant Anatomy by Eams
• Ecology by M. P. Arora
• Elements of ecology by Brij Gopal, N. Bhardwaj
• Fundamentals of plant physiology - V. K. Jain
• Plant physiology by Devliu and Witham
• Introduction to Paleobatany by S. N. Agashe
• Paleobotany by Shukla and Mishra

Jobs and Career after Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

One can expect huge opportunities after completing their bachelor degree in Bioinformatics. The candidates are highly needed in research firms and also in biotechnological firms. Biomedical Sciences is another prosperous area where B. Sc degree holders in Bioinformatics can seek jobs. These professionals get involved in the production of gene-based drugs, in bio-analysis, etc. They also involve in the discovery of properties in genes, protein structures, etc.  Apart from this, one can search for jobs in any of the areas as mentioned below.

• Bio-analytics & Analytics
• Clinical pharmacology
• Computational chemist
• Database design and maintenance
• Informatics developer
• Pharmacogenomics
• Pharmacology
• Proteomics
• Sequence analysis
• Hospitals

Remuneration after Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

The career in bioinformatics is highly rewarding one. In research-based firms and in hospitals operating under public sector, the initial level salary falls with in the range of Rs. 8,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- per month (depends on the nature of work and experience). Private sector firms offer high remuneration when compared to that offered by governmental firms. Pharmaceutical companies and multinational firms operating in private sector often pay salary with in the range of Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 60,000/- per month.