Ph.D. (Bioinformatics)

Doctor of Philosophy in Bioinformatics

Ph.D. Bioinformatics or Doctor of Philosophy in Bioinformatics is Doctorate Biotechnology course. The duration of the program is minimum two years from the date of registration (3 years for external candidates) and maximum 5-6 years. Bioinformatics can be defined broadly as the study of the inherent structure of biological information. Programme is designed to provide Ph.D. students with the best starting platform for a successful career in science and is one of the most competitive Ph.D. training schemes to enter. The course gives the opportunity to work on a challenging research problem in Bioinformatics and computational biology.

Ph.D. Bioinformatics Eligibility    

• A Master’s degree is required to gain admission to a doctoral program. In some subjects, doing a Masters in Philosophy (M.Phil.) is a prerequisite to start Ph.D.
• Candidate should clear the common entrance exam conducted by the University for the Course.

Ph.D. Bioinformatics Syllabus

Syllabus of Bioinformatics as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Ph.D. Bioinformatics Colleges

• Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi
• Apeejay Stya University - ASU, Gurgaon
• Jaypee University of Information Technology - JUIT, Solan
• Karnataka State Women's University - KSWU, Bijapur

Ph.D. Bioinformatics Course Suitability

• Those who have backgrounds in computer sciences and information technology as well as industrial workers, entrepreneurs and scientific personnel engaged in teaching and research are good suit for the course.
• Students should possess good teamwork skills as they should work with people who have diverse backgrounds and differing areas of expertise.
• Candidates should have flexibility as they should move from one project to another time to time as per the situation.

How is Ph.D. Bioinformatics Course Beneficial?

• The program provides professional expertise in the areas of Biotechnology, and Information Technology.
• They can find work in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies where bioinformatics technologies are applied throughout the drug discovery process.
• They can also go for teaching jobs in public/private institutions; if they have a skill in teaching.

Ph.D. Bioinformatics Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Agriculture Sector
• Medical Research Centres
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Genetic Diseases & Genomics Research Centres

Ph.D. Bioinformatics Job Types

• Professor
• Medical Coder
• Bioinformatics Trainee
• Research Associate
• Clinical Bioinformatician
• Bioinformatics Analyst/Programmer
• Applications scientist
• Associate Bioinformatics Developer
• Software Development Scientist
• NGS Bioinformatics Trainee
• Technology Manager
• Research Associate
• Domain Expert