MS IN BIOINFORMATICS
Master of Science in Bioinformatics is a research based degree program offered by the Department of Bioinformatics. The field of Bioinformatics has emerged with a merger of biological / life sciences and computer science to help in storing, visualizing and interpreting the biological data generating on continuous basis. The program has been designed to equip the students with latest knowledge, tools and techniques to develop algorithms/tools for protein/homology modelling, generating protein sequences and structure alignments, simulators for constructing true alignments. The program aims at fulfilling the needs of educational institutions and the industry serving/ specializing in the fields of health and life sciences. The University offers MS in Bioinformatics admission during fall semester only at VU own campuses i.e. VFSD01: Faisalabad, VHYD01: Hyderabad, VIBD01: Islamabad, VKHI01: Karachi, VLHR03: Lahore, VPSW01: Peshawar and VQTA01: Quetta.
DURATION:
It is a two-year duration program spread over four semesters. Each semester has at least 18 weeks duration.
- 16-year of education in Biological Sciences with at least CGPA 2.50 out of 4 or first division wherein GPA system is not implemented.
- Each candidate is required to pass the VU Entry Test with minimum 50% marks.
MERIT CALCULATION FORMULA FOR ADMISSION TO MS (BIOINFORMATICS) PROGRAM:
Note: Limited seats are available on merit basis. The MS in Bioinformatics is available for applicants residing within Pakistan only and is not available for overseas students. If any student wishes to move overseas after gaining admission, he/she will be required to withdraw for the program.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDY PROGRESS:
The students study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), course practicals (wherein applicable), mid-term and final-term examinations.
COURSE(S) PRACTICALS:
Participation in practicals classes of a course(s) will be compulsory for a student to qualify respective course(s) that will be conducted at only VU designated laboratories i.e. VFSD01: Faisalabad, VHYD01: Hyderabad, VIBD01: Islamabad, VKHI01: Karachi, VLHR03: Lahore, VPSW01: Peshawar and VQTA01: Quetta.
COURSES OF STUDY:
MS level course(s) only be offered to students provided student has qualified its respective pre-requisite course(s). For detail about MS in Bioinformatics program course, visit link below:
The University reserves the rights to revise the courses from time to time to bring them at par with course(s) being taught at top class foreign & local universities. While reviewing the courses, need of local industry and job market is also given full consideration.
Note: Maximum 12 credit hours are allowed in a semester.
DEFICIENCY COURSES:
If the schedule of courses pursued by a candidate does not provide adequate background for the degree course, which he/she intends to take up, he/she is required to qualify the deficiency course(s) during their initial semester(s) prescribed by the University. Credit hours for deficiency courses are not counted towards calculation of CGPA and award of degree.
AWARD OF DEGREE:
To become eligible for the award of MS in Bioinformatics degree, a student is required to complete at least 24-credit hour prescribed course work [maximum three courses from Computer Science domain] and 6-credit hour Thesis Research with minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.
FEE STRUCTURE
Note: Fee for practicals will be charged separately.
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