Bioinformatics - Distance Learning Course

Dear Candidate

As you must be aware that Bioinformatics (i.e. Use of Information Technology in biological fields) the latest buzzword is now becoming a reality in India too. Till date only advance countries like US, UK, Japan & few European countries were working on Bioinformatics, but with the initiative of DBT (Department of Bio-Technology) Govt. of India, Bioinformatics is making in roads in Indian Software, Pharmaceutical & other industries too.

With thousands of Jobs and Crore's of Grants by Govt. of India, the future prospects of Bioinformatics professionals is growing day by day not only in India but abroad also. The need of
trained manpower in this sector is fueling the Growth of Bioinformatics in India in almost all the sectors.

"BIOINFORMATICS INSTITUTE OF INDIA" Promoted
by Ministry of Science & Technology Goverment of India under JSS ITBI-STEP is conducting the distance learning program in Bioinformatics for promoting high-end quality education in the field of Bioinformatics through One-Year Post Graduate Diploma.

The aim of this one year PostGraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics is to provide individuals / Professionals from biological / Computer Sciences / Marketing / Research & Development and Academic fields a basic to advance level of Bioinformatics courses and their usages in the industry.

About the Institute
Bioinformatics Institute of India has been setup with the aim and vision of providing a platform for individuals , professionals , R&D organisations and pharma & Software companies to utilize and harness the Indian Bioinformatics Potential.

The institute aims not only educational and research innitiative in this direction but also
vouch for creating a talent pool of professionals from various fields who can contribute to the
growth and potential of Bioinformatics in India.

About the course
Course name: Advance Diploma in Bioinformatics
Duration: One Year- Distance Learning
Fee:
Indian Students: -
(i) Rs. 2850/- (For correspondence course)
(ii) Rs. 2350/- (For SC / ST & OBC/Government employees)
For contact classes fee of Rs.1000 will be charged.

Foreign Students: -
For the candidates outside India please send your request along with the application form, the fee is for students outside India is USD200 and the postal fee will be charged on actuals.

How to apply :
Application form and Brochure:
The demand-draft/IPO of Rs.65/- in favour the "Bioinformatics Institute of India"

payable at Noida/ should be sent to the "Bioinformatics Institute of India", B-502 Sector 19 Noida 201301 for prospectus and application form along with a self-addressed (stamped Rupees 8) (size 11* 5) envelope.

Note: please visit www.bioinformaticscentre.org for more details or write to us at : info@bioinformaticscentre.org

Dear Sir,
I want to do the advance diploma in BioInformatics by distance learning in this year 2008. I Graduate Chemical Engineer. Is eligible for that?
what is the date of application & course schedule?

respected sir,
I want to do the advance diploma in BioInformatics by distance learning in this year 2008. i have completed my M.Sc in biotechnology. i want more information about the course.