M.Sc in Medical Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

About the Course

The M.Sc in Medical Biotechnology and Bioinformatics program at CHeST, JISIASR Kolkata is designed to nurture the next generation of experts in medical biotechnology, molecular and medical microbiology, computational biology, and bioinformatics. The curriculum blends job-oriented, translational research-based learning with advanced technical training, preparing students to contribute to data-driven discoveries in life sciences.

In today’s era of omics technologies and the exponential growth of high-throughput biological data, this program equips students with the knowledge and skills to address critical challenges in healthcare, diagnostics, and therapeutics.

Key Research Areas

Students gain exposure to ongoing state, central, and private-funded research projects (ANRF, CCRH, DBT, ICMR, WBDSTBT, Wellcome Trust, etc.) in areas such as:

Evolution of virulence and antibiotic resistance
Host-pathogen interactions
Human microbiome in health and disease
Machine learning in healthcare
Medical microbiology
Medical image analysis
Molecular modelling and drug design
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) data mining and methodology development

These dry lab and wet lab research projects aim to generate impactful insights in diagnostics and therapeutics for various healthcare domains.

Salient Features

Scholarships for bright and meritorious students
State-of-the-art laboratories equipped with Illumina next-generation sequencer
Internationally experienced faculty with strong domain expertise (Meet our faculty)
Industry and healthcare leaders as adjunct professors
High-budget research grants from reputed funding agencies
Publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals
Global collaborations with leading industries and academic institutes

Eligibility Criteria

Requirement	Details
Qualification	B.Sc./B.Tech in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or related disciplines. Final-year students are also eligible to apply.
Minimum Marks	50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category).
Entrance Examination	JISIASR Entrance Test / University selection process.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in:

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
Genomics and bioinformatics firms
Research and development organizations
Hospitals and diagnostic labs
Data analytics and healthcare AI companies
Higher studies and doctoral research in allied fields

Why Choose JISIASR for M.Sc in Medical Biotechnology and Bioinformatics?

Choosing this program means joining a research-intensive academic ecosystem where you learn from cutting-edge projects, high-tech labs, and globally connected experts. You will graduate industry-ready and equipped for both professional and research-driven career paths.

Course Structure

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