Monday, March 26, 2012

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology Bangalore, MSc in 'Bioinformatics and Biotechnology' Admissions 2012

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
Biotech Park, Electronics City Phase I, Bangalore 560 100, India
Tel: 080-285 289 00, 080-285 289 01, 080-285 289 02
Fax: 080-285 289 04



MSc in 'Bioinformatics and Biotechnology' Admissions 2012

It is a face to face programme at IBAB. The degree is awarded by IGNOU, New Delhi

The institute offers an MSc in 'Bioinformatics and Biotechnology'. The course will provide competence in both biotechnology and computational biology/bioinformatics by providing training in the areas of cell and molecular biology, computer science, statistics, bioinformatics and so on (syllabus available below).

IBAB has been running a Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics since 2002, and the 11th batch is currently doing its coursework. It has also been running a Postgraduate Diploma in Laboratory Biotechniques since 2004, and the 8th batch has completed its coursework. The two popular programmes are now being discontinued to enable the faculty to focus on the MSc programme.

Every student is provided access to a fully loaded high-end PC and extensive access to the internet for the entire duration of 2 years. Lectures are delivered by in-house faculty, distinguished academics and industry scientists from leading institutions/companies within the country or from abroad. A significant amount of time is devoted to learning through material available on-line, journals, seminars, tutorials, group discussions etc. Thus the extensive lecture/tutorial program is supplemented by an enabling environment and associated self-learning through assignments and project work.

The 2 year MSc course is structured into 4 semesters, as below.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ADMISSIONS
Online application available from: 16 January 2012
Last date for online application: 16 June 2012
Online entrance test: 19-21 June 2012
Date of Interview: 16-19 July 2012
Joining date: 18 August 2012

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Application processing fees (non-refundable)
Rs. 500/- for students from India and non-industrialized countries
Rs. 1000/- for NRI/Foreign students from industrialized countries

A Demand Draft for the above mentioned amount in favour of 'Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology' payable at Bengaluru needs to be sent to the institute (please see next section for other documents that also have to be submitted).

2. Application form

Fill up all details on-line and seprately send DD, 2 passport size photos and photocopies of marksheets to IBAB by post/courier. THIS IS THE ONLY OPTION FOR APPLYING. There is no hardcopy form available by downloading or by requesting a copy.

The online form will be processed only on receipt of the DD.

3. List of necessary documents
Regular candidates:
Photocopies of all certificates/marksheets
NRI/Foreign candidates:
Photocopies of all certificates/marksheets
Proof of NRI/Foreign status (stamped page from passport)


PLACEMENTS

The first batch of students for the Msc in Bioinformatics and Biotechnology have joined in August 2011. Their placements will take place 2 years after that.

Our previous batches of (Diploma) students have been placed for their internships/jobs in the companies/institutes mentioned below (an indicative list). Individual placements are listed against each student's name under Students' Profile for all IBAB alumni. Please go here for further details (click on any batch to see each student's placement).

Accelrys (Bangalore)
Accenture (Chennai)
AstraZeneca (Bangalore)
Aurigene Technologies (Bangalore)
Biobase (Bangalore)
Biocon (Bangalore)
Brickwork India (Bangalore)
Carl Zeiss India (Bangalore)
Connexios (Bangalore)
Eppendorf (Chennai)
Gangagen Biotechnologies (Bangalore)
GlaxoSmithKline (Bangalore)
GSK-BDSI (Bangalore)
Infosys Technologies (Bangalore)
IBM (Bangalore)
Indegene Life Sciences (Delhi)
Invenio Biosolutions (Delhi)
Jubilant Biosys (Bangalore)
L & T (Mysore)
Metahelix Life Sciences (Bangalore)
Medico Labs (Hamilton, NJ, USA)
Millipore (Hyderabad)
Molecular Connections (Bangalore)
Mphasis (Bangalore)
National Innovation Foundation (Ahmedabad)
Novartis (Hyderabad)
Ocimum Biosolutions (Hyderabad)
Philips India Ltd (Bangalore)
Quintiles (Bangalore)
ReaMetrix (Bangalore)
Siri Techonologies (Bangalore)
Karnataka Milk Federation (Bangalore)
Strand Genomics (Bangalore)
Symphony Services (Bangalore)
TCS (Hyderabad)
Techno Concepts (Delhi)
Tooltech Software (Pune)


MEDALS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

The following Scholarships and Medals will be awarded.
Chief Minister's Scholarship for the Best Female Student
Chief Minister's Scholarship for the Best Male Student
IBAB Medal for All-round Achievement
Millipore Scholarships for the Empowerment of Women
Murty's Medal of Excellence for Best All-round Performance
Murty's Medal of Excellence for Best Student
Nabanita Ghosh Scholarship
Purnima Chaudhuri Memorial Scholarship
Sartorius Scholarship
Strand Life Sciences Scholarship for Best Student
DO NOT send any original certificates/marksheets.

4. Important information:
a. Date of online test: To be announced later.

b. Date of Interview: You will be given a date between 16-19 July 2012. In case you have a problem with your allotted date, write to msc2012@ibab.ac.i n or call 080-285 289 00 or 01, 9611 872 946, 900 829 6547 between Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 5:30pm.

c. If a seat is offered, the last date for accepting it is 5 days after being intimated. At this time a token sum of Rs. 20,000/- (adjustable against the fees due at the time of joining) has to be paid to the institute.

d. Course commences: 18 August 2012.

5. Eligibility for the course
a. A recognised BSc degree in any branch of science or technology, viz. life sciences (agriculture, biotechnology etc.), physics, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, engineering, pharma, veterinary or medicine with minimum of 55% marks. Thus, the following degree holders may apply: BSc, BTech, BE, MBBS, BDS, etc. Please contact IBAB in case you have a doubt about whether you are eligible.

b. Students awaiting their results can also apply, provided their average percentage of previous semesters/years is at least 55%.

c. There is no age limit.

Fees

Application processing fees (non-refundable):
1. Application processing fees (non-refundable):
Rs. 500/- for students from India or non-industrialized countries
Rs. 1000/- for NRI/Foreign students from industrialized countries

A DD for the above mentioned amount in favour of “Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology� payable at Bengaluru, should be sent to IBAB by post/courier or submitted in person after filling up the form online. Please note the other documents that also have to be submitted (2 passport photos and photocopies of marksheets) .

2. Course fees per semester:
For Indian students and students from non-industrialized countries.
Academic fees: Rs. 50,000/- per semester. This includes tuition fees, laboratory fees, software fees and library fees. This has to be paid within a week of the joining date for each semester. In addition, there is a security deposit of Rs. 20,000/- (refundable only on completion of the course) to be paid upon joining.

Please download the details and schedule of payment of course fees and hostel fees.

Partial waiver of fees through scholarships in case of a few deserving students may be feasible.

For NRI/Foreign students from industrialized countries
Academic fees: Rs. 75,000/- per semester. This includes tuition fees, laboratory fees, software fees and library fees. This has to be paid within a week of the joining date for each semester. In addition, there is a security deposit of Rs. 30,000/- (refundable only on completion of the course) to be paid upon joining.

Please download the details and schedule of payment of course fees and hostel fees.

Contact for further queries (between 10:00am and 5:30 pm, Mon-Fri): 080 - 285 289 00/01/02.
Mobile: 9611 872 946/ 900 829 6547

You can also send an email to msc2012@ibab.ac.in

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