Bioinformatics is also known as computational biology. It relates to the application of information technology in the field of molecular biology. It involves the use of computer technology for analysis and management of biological information. The computers are used to collect, analyze, store and merge the biological data. The aim of bioinformatics is to collect the wealth of biological information and use it to advance the living standards of human beings.
Bioinformatics is useful in fields like human health, environment, agriculture, biotechnology and energy. It is also used in the field of molecular medicine to produce the customized medicines for the prevention or cure of the disease. Bioinformatics is today fast growing field all over the world. One can start a career in Bioinformatics and find employment opportunities in biotechnology , biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences,in industries, hospitals and research institutions.
Eligibility
Bioinformatics is suitable for the graduates or post-graduates in genetics, chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, veterinary science, pharmacy, mathematics, physics and also for the IT professionals, engineers and medicos. Various courses in bioinformatics are available such as B. Tech in Bioinformatics, Master's Degree in Bioinformatics, Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics and M. Tech in Bioinformatics.
Institutes in India
Courses are offered by several reputed institutes including Calcutta University in Kolkata, SRM University in Chennai, Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology in Bangalore, Madurai Kamaraj University in Madurai, Indian Institute of Information Technology in Allahabad, Pondicherry University in Puducherry and Jamia Millia Ismalia University in New Delhi.
In Andhra Pradesh IICT, JNTU and CDAC are jointly conducting Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics. Osmania University also offering the same course.
Opportunities in India
Bioinformatics career is increasingly attracting the youngsters in India today. Tremendous job opportunities are offered in Biotech and Pharmaceutical companies in India. Companies like Wipro, Reliance, Satyam, TCS and companies like Accelrys and IBM Life Sciences Pubgene, Silicon Genetics and Tessella offer good employments to the bioinformatics candidates.
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