Department of Computational Biology & Bioinformatics,
University of Kerala
The Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (DCB) is a new generation inter-disciplinary as well as multidisciplinary teaching & research department of University of Kerala, India. The Department offers a two-year innovative MSc (Computational Biology) programme with assistance from University Grants Commission and also two MPhil (one-year) programmes in (i) Bioinformatics and (ii) Computer Aided Drug Design. Research is the top priority activity of the Department and the PhD programme focuses on both computational and life science problems. The multidisciplinary research fraternity includes Electrical Engineers, Mathematicians, Physicists, Biotechnologists, Botanists, Bio-chemists and Computer Scientists. The Department has state of the art scientific infrastructure and a resourceful library with almost 4000 books. DCB maintains a research ambience that motivates MSc students towards PhD. The DCB calendar is a harmonious blend of disciplinary, interdisciplinary and extra-disciplinary activities that prepare scholars to integrate across disciplines and skills (hard and soft), facilitate learning in groups and communities, have substantial management capability and excellent communication skills in addition to subject expertise. Nestled in the green campus of Kariavattom, DCB has an open and inclusive environment, relaxing social spaces, creative ambience, welcoming faces and supportive mentors. Formative years in this campus manifests as proficiency, persona and cherished memories of a lifetime.
M.Sc. Orientation Programme
For B.Sc. / B.Tech Graduates
Interaction with Faculty
Python Demo
Creative Performance
Career Opportunities/ Interaction with Alumni
DCB Haritha
Promoting 4R Manthra – Refuse Reduce Reuse and Recycle