Application invited for MPhil in Bioinformatics programme offered by the Centre for Bioinformatics, University of Kerala.
M Phil Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary postmaster's research degree which is often seen as training for PhD. This one-year (2 semester programme) is open to Computer Science, Life Science and allied masters degree holders (MSc, M Tech, MCA, MSc Agriculture, MPharm, MD, etc). Exposure to theoretical and practical aspects of Bioinformatics is included in the programme.
No of Seats for M Phil Bioinformatics is 15. Next Intake will be in July - Sept, 2010. Fee for bioinformatics is 12,000/semester.
Applicants may remit the following application fees and attach DD/Chellan Receipt with the application form:
General Category - Rs. 250/-
Sponsored Category - Rs. 500/-
SC/ST Category -Rs. 125/-
DD may be obtained from State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of India or from State Co-Operative Banks, in fovour of Finance Officer, University of Kerala payable at State Bank of Travancore - KUOC Branch, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram.
Payments may also be made directly to the University through its cash counters at Palayam or Kariavattom, and Challan receipt obtained. Payments can also be made directly through FRIENDS centers.
MPhil Bioinformatics at Centre for Bioinformatics, University of Kerala is a innovative programme, being the first of its kind in India. Bioinformatics is the application of Computers and Informatics to Biology, specifically at sub-cellular or molecular level. The MPhil programme focus on the understanding and use of tools in Bioinformatics.
Admission will be based on marks scored in qualifying examinations and also in an entrance examination. Entrance Examinations will have 100 objective type questions: 20 questions on computer field; 20 questions on general Biology, 60 questions on logic & numeric reasoning. Index Marks for Ranking: 50% Aggregate in Bachelors; 50% Entrance Marks. Applications are invited in May/June, Entrance test is conducted in July/Aug and admission procedure is completed in September.