Bareilly: Admission registrations for the M.Sc. Bioinformatics programme at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University will commence from June 1, 2026, offering students in the region an opportunity to pursue one of the fastest-growing interdisciplinary fields that combines life sciences with advanced computational technologies.
Offered under the Faculty of Life Sciences, the M.Sc. Bioinformatics programme is designed to equip students with expertise in biological data analysis, genomics, protein structure analysis, molecular docking, drug discovery, and modern computational techniques. The course provides both theoretical knowledge and hands-on training using advanced bioinformatics tools and software.
Speaking about the programme, Upendra Kumar, Professor and Head of the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, said that the demand for trained bioinformatics professionals is expected to rise significantly in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agricultural research, genomics laboratories, and data science sectors. He noted that graduates will have access to diverse career and research opportunities in leading national and international institutions.
The curriculum includes emerging areas such as genomics, next-generation sequencing, protein modelling, biological databases, bioinformatics tools, artificial intelligence-driven biological data analysis, and computational biology. These skills are increasingly sought after in fields such as precision medicine, drug design, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics.
The programme holds particular significance for students from Bareilly and neighbouring districts, as it enables them to pursue cutting-edge education locally without relocating to metropolitan cities. Graduates can explore careers as bioinformatics scientists, computational biologists, genomics and data analysts, drug design specialists, research scientists, and bioinformatics software developers.
For the 2026-27 academic session, admissions will be based on merit at the undergraduate level. The programme offers 30 seats, along with three additional seats reserved under the EWS category.
University officials described the programme as more than just an academic course, calling it a gateway to the future of science and innovation at a time when biology and digital technology are transforming healthcare, agriculture, and pharmaceutical research worldwide.
Report: Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly
