Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics (Hybrid Course)

About the Course

Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics is a one-year program integrating the understanding of biological data with computational methods for Data Analysis. The incorporation of machine learning concepts has improved the comprehension of vast and complex biological data in the past few years. The PG Diploma program is designed to provide enthusiastic biologists with the foundation necessary to utilize the wealth of available biological data for knowledge discovery. The objective of this program is to empower young minds with tools and techniques in basic and advanced biological data analysis and become the key drivers of data and precision-driven Biology Research and Industry. 

The course content will help students to implement a computational methodology in data analysis thereby deciphering its role in precision medicine, drug designing, molecular modeling, and genomics in their education and research career.

 Unique Features of PG Diploma in Bioinformatics

1. Curriculum based on the emerging needs of data-driven Biology research including modules on bioinformatics tools, biostatistics, and programming. 

2. Content delivery by subject matter experts from Academia, Reputed National Research Institutes, and Industry. 

3. Machine Learning Skill Development in collaboration with industry partner

4. Rigorous, Learner centric blended approach in imparting basic to advanced training in Bioinformatics through an online platform

5. Problem-based Learning approach integrated into practical sessions.

6. Interactive sessions - Webinars and Workshops with eminent experts and scientists in the field

Evaluation: (Total Credits 60)

Module-based continuous evaluation – Assignments, Problem-solving, research paper review, literature reading, and presentation ( Any other methodologies based on the module; Module 9 will have extensive practice sessions and regular submissions )  - 75% 

Project-Based on one or multiple modules of the course followed by report submission, presentation, and viva.  - 25% 

Eligibility

Students who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in biological science streams (B.Sc. Chemistry students with any Biological science subject up to second year).

Students who are currently pursuing M.Sc. I / II year in Biological Sciences (specialization in subjects of Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Science / Botany / Zoology) / BTech / MTech / B Pharm / MPharm

Applicants who are Ph.D. students or working professionals with an undergraduate degree in biological sciences are eligible to apply.

Total No of seats: 40 

Course Schedule

Duration: July 2024 - May 2025

Friday & Saturday: 4 pm -8pm ; Sunday:10am-1 pm/2 pm-5 pm

Important Dates

Application start date: 05th  May 2024 

Deadline for applications: 22th  June 2024 

Interview Sessions: 24th  June to 30th  June 2024 (Tentative)

Orientation session: First/Second Week of  July 2024 ((Tentative)

Admission Procedure

The online application is followed by a Personal Interview.

Fee Structure

Course Fees: INR 75,000/- (Rs. Seventy-five thousand only) inclusive of GST 

Contact

  bioinfo.pgdiploma@xaviers.edu/ biotech.dept@xaviers.edu/ norine.dsouza@xaviers.edu