IBAB MSc Programme in Big Data Biology 2025 Admissions Open – Apply Online
IBAB
Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
An Autonomous Institute established by the Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and S&T of the Government of Karnataka
Degree to be awarded by Bangalore University
Admissions 2025
Scholarships Available
MSc Programme in Big Data Biology
The MSc program in Big Data Biology is a unique interdisciplinary program.
The general objective is to introduce students to, and train them in, the highly interdisciplinary areas at the interface of biology, mathematics, computing, data science and information technology. The students trained through this programme will help address the need for highly skilled manpower in this area and produce a new generation of computational biologists capable of exploring genomic information in medicine, analysing medical images using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence and employing these techniques in diverse areas such as healthcare diagnostics and therapy. Upon the completion of their M.Sc. degree, students should have acquired the following:
- Foundational knowledge and skills in various domains of biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, genomics and next generation sequencing, computer programming, artificial intelligence and machine learning and clinical trial data analysis
- Skills and knowledge that will enable them to explore careers in relevant academic or industry domains
- Ability and skills to design models and analyse large biological data sets such as in genomics and medical imaging
- Research acumen and analytical thinking to carry out research in this area, and self-learning
- Skills to communicate and present scientific results to diverse audiences
Degree: Master of Science in Big Data Biology
Duration: 2 years
Highlights of the MSc Programs
MSc in Big Data Biology:
- High quality training and research at the intersection of computing and biology to create a future generation of biologists.
- Strong focus to develop novel AI/ML algorithms to address real world life science challenges.
- Emphasis on algorithmic thinking, programming principles and mathematical foundations to develop computational expertise to analyse life science and health care data.
The knowledge and skills acquired in this programme are highly relevant and applicable for formulating solutions to real-life problems in biology, including agriculture, health care and therapeutics. The students graduating from this programme will therefore be in demand both by industry and by academia. They also get several opportunities to meet and interact with high-profile scientists from across the globe. Events such as the annual Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Lecture series have enabled the visits of Nobel laureates.
UNIQUENESS OF THE MSC IN BIG DATA BIOLOGY
- Highly interdisciplinary learning experience
- Industry and academic research relevant curriculum
- Optimal balance of theory and practical classes
- Six months’ project work focussing on genomics, AI and Machine Learning, Image Informatics
- Interactions with scientists from industry through various trainings/workshops
- Highly accomplished and motivated faculty
- Excellent research and teaching infrastructure
- Opportunity to listen to and interact with renowned scientists from across the world through seminars and workshops
- Exciting campus life
PLACEMENTS:
Details of student-wise placement of previous course (PG diploma in Big Data Biology) can be found here. (https://www.ibab.ac.in/
Eligibility
- Students with a Bachelor’s Degree in any branch of Biological Sciences, Physical/Chemical Sciences, Mathematical/Computational Sciences (with degrees such as B.Agri, B.Pharm, B.Sc, B.Tech/BE, and B.VSc).
- Illustrative eligible subject areas (not limited to) are: Life sciences (Botany, Ecology, Environmental Biology, General Life Sciences, Genetics, Human Biology, Zoology), Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, any branch of Agriculture, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Sciences.
- Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate score of at least 50% for general category; 45% for reserved category candidates.
- Students in the final semester of their Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and submitting the original documents before the last date as announced by the institute.
- Applicants who have had a break in their education or have been employed for a few years are also eligible.
- Indian nationals, NRIs and foreign nationals who have passed the qualifying degree examination outside of India, must submit the Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities along with their application.
Admission Procedure
The admission to MSc program is based on a national level exam conducted by the institute.
Scholarship
A limited number of scholarships are available for deserving students.
Application Procedure
Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria must submit the application online along with the appication fee of Rs. 700/- via NEFT.
Selection Process
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A National-level proctored online entrance exam for both MSc programs.
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Paper 1: General Aptitude (mandatory for all)
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Paper 2: One core subject paper (choice-based)
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Selection will be based on academic record and entrance exam performance.
Application Procedure
- Common online application for both MSc programs.
- Scan the QR code to apply or visit: www.ibab.ac.in
Important Links:
Deadline for submission of applications is 5th May 2025
Important Dates
| Date | Activity |
| May 5, 2025 | Deadline for submission of application |
| May 24, 2025 | Mock test |
| May 25, 2025 | Entrance examination |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Announcement of results/list of selected candidates |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Closure of Admissions |
| July 15, 2025 | Commencement of the Programme |
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