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.
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
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Key Research Areas:
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.