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Akansha Bisht

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The choice of a profession in Bioinformatics is entirely up to the individual scientist. For Bioinformatics experts, there are numerous institutions both in India and overseas that provide teaching and research posts. Due to the increasing demand for Bioinformatics scientists, they earn more than the national average.

Bioinformatics can be used in a variety of fields, including the Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, public, and Medical sectors. Recently, Bioinformatics has expanded into oncology in order to find the causative mutations that cause cancer. Typically, outside organisations create computer software, although if competent, bioinf

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Akansha Bisht

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The main topics covered are mentioned below  -

Sequence analysis, genome analysis, protein structure prediction, and gene expression analysis.

Bioinformatics is about using computational methods to analyze and interpret biological data. 

It combines concepts from the subjects mentioned below -

Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, and Mathematics. 

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Bioinformatics helps in refining the biological processes and medical research. It caters to new inventions in the field of biology. Since every field is leveraging data, so is biology. This field enables professionals to collect data from numerous studies in one location. One is able to manage and make sense of the enormous volumes of data involved because of Bioinformatics. Processing, storing, and interpreting biological data are all part of Bioinformatics.

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You must fulfil the basic eligibility criteria mentioned in the table given below to get admission to the Bioinformatics course 

Bioinformatics Course

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate

  • Class 12 with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics)
  • Minimum of 50% marks

Postgraduate

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical, Horticulture, Biology, Agriculture, Veterinary, Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technology or Biomedical Engineering or Medicine
  • The MBBS, BAMS, and BHMS candidates are also eligible for a master's course in Bioinformatics

Doctoral

  • A Master's degree in Mathematics/Science, or
  • Bachelor's degree in Biotech/Bioinformatics is required

Source - Multiple external/official sites on the web data may vary.

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Yes, graduates of Bioinformatics courses work as Data Scientists. Both of these disciplines require a similar set of talents, therefore Bioinformatics courses graduates with the above-mentioned skill set can work in Data Science roles in the industry if they can adapt their mindsets to the subject. 

Candidates are left with the majority of the Data Science skill set plus a few more if they take the domain-specific requirements out of the Bioinformatics skill set. Most likely, those who transition from bioinformatics to Data Science will need to adjust to their employer's data organisation and distribution environment.

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There are a number of respectable universities and colleges in India to take into consideration when considering a B.Tech in Bioinformatics following class 12. Chandigarh University is only one of these amazing options. Many people consider Chandigarh University to be among the top B.Tech. Bioinformatics programs in India. Vigan University, Guntur, Guntur Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan, Himachal Pradesh There are more Indian universities offering this education, including Andhra Pradesh Saveetha University in Chennai and Tamil Nadu.As an international student from Bangladesh, you should also check for any specific r

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Computational Biology is an interdisciplinary area that uses Computer Science, Statistics, and Mathematics to help address biological problems, whereas bioinformatics integrates Biological knowledge with computer programming and massive quantities of big data.

After candidates graduate, they will learn how to design technologies that enhance Biology even further. If candidates want to study across disciplines, Bioinformatics is seen to be the ideal field. Contrarily, Computer Science deals with hands-on learning to support several sectors and organisations with the addition of common Mathematics and Programming to address issues in

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There are several excellent online courses in bioinformatics, each catering to different levels of expertise and interests. 

Here are some highly regarded online courses in bioinformatics:

Bioinformatics Online Courses

Offered by

Fees

Bioinformatic Methods I

Coursera

Free

Medical Billing and Coding Essentials

Coursera

Free

Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

Coursera

Free

Bioinformatic3 Intelligence in Bioinformatics

FutureLearn

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The main difference between Biotechnology and Bioinformatics is that the former uses technology to study biological science, while the latter uses genetic engineering to create pharmaceutical drugs, transgenic plants and animals, vaccines, and recombination proteins.

However, they are engaged in both research and the production of these innovations. In contrast, bioinformatics is concerned with information technology and biological sciences. DNA sequencing is one of these; bio-bioinformatics also involves the use of software tools for protein modeling and drug design.

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