Osmania University
Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education
Hyderabad
Admission to Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics (Distance Mode) for the academic session 2025-2026

Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad, invites applications for its one-year (two-semester) Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics, a program designed to meet the rapidly growing demand for skilled professionals in one of today's most dynamic and interdisciplinary fields.

About the Course: Bioinformatics has become the backbone of modern drug discovery, genetic research, and precision medicine, offering a unique integration of biology, medicine, statistics, and computer science. With the explosion of biological big data from high-throughput technologies (like next-generation sequencing), industries across the globe - from pharmaceuticals and chemical sciences to AI-driven health technologies - are seeking bioinformatics experts. This program provides blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, tailored to prepare students for opportunities both in India and abroad, in sectors such as Pharmaceutical and Drug Development Industries, Genomics and Medical Research, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare, Biotechnology and Vaccine R&D, Clinical Informatics and Computational Biology, and Academic and Government Research Institutions.

Curriculum Highlights: To match the latest industry and research needs, the curriculum has been comprehensively updated and includes:
(1) Drug Discovery and Development Modules: Explore molecular modeling, pharmacogenomics, and systems biology-based drug design.
(2) Hands-on Python and R Programming: Practical training in bioinformatics scripting, data analysis, and visualization.
(3) AI and Machine Learning in Bioinformatics: Learn real-world applications of ML algorithms in gene expression analysis, disease prediction, and omics integration.
(4) Biological Databases, Algorithms, and Software Tools: Build expertise in using key bioinformatics resources.
(5) Project-Based Learning: Apply your skills to solve real-life biological and medical data problems.

Career: Graduates of this program are well-positioned for roles in: Pharmaceutical and biotech companies, Hospitals and clinical research organizations, Academic and government R&D labs, Health informatics, MNC Software companies with bioinformatics and AI-based startups.

Eligibility: Students who have passed their B.Sc. / B.Pharmacy / B.Sc.(Ag.) / M.B.B.S / B.V.Sc. / BDS / BHMS / BAMS / BUMS / BE / B.Tech. / M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.C.A. / Degree in Hospital Management / Degree in Physiotherapy / Ph.D. etc., with 50% marks are eligible to apply.

Duration: One year (Two Semesters)

Course Fee: Rs. 32,000/- (Two semesters. 16000/- per semester)

For further details visit: www.oucde.net

Admissions start from: 07/07/2025
Last date of admissions: 15/09/2025

CONTACT
The Director,
PGRR Centre for Distance Education,
Osmania University Campus,
Hyderabad - 500007, Telangana.
040-27098350
info_cde@osmania.ac.in

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