Programme Outcomes
PO-1: Graduates will be able to develop, analyse, solve and troubleshoot biological problems in implementation of bioinformatics protocols and Information technology for the successful career.
PO-2: Environment sustainability and Ethics: Graduates will get adequate knowledge to use information and implement the evolving technology in Bioinformatics to find the solutions for environmental protection and remediation.
PO-3: Modern tool usage and communication: Graduates will effectively be able to manage the scientific task by utilizing the big data resources and retrieve and solve the biological problems effectively.
PO-4: Analysis of biological data: Graduates will be well versed in handling the biological data from the different database available online and the Maintenance of biological data by implementing using computer programming.
PO-5: Graduates will acquire self- reliance in handling Biocomputing techniques and able to interpret, analyze the biological data and execute experimental techniques independently.
Curriculum & Syllabus
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
Hours/Week | Maximum Marks | |||||||
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Code No. | Course | Lecture | Tutorial | Practical | Credits | CA | SEE | Total |
SEMESTER1 | ||||||||
LANG | Tamil I/ Hindi I/ French I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
ENG | English I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE1 | Basic of Computer, Algorithm and Statistics | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE2 | Basic of Bioinformatics | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE3 | Cell Biology and Biomolecules | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE | Basic Concepts and Algorithm in Computer -Practical 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE | Basic concept of Bioinformatics Practical 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
AECC | Communication Skills | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
SEC | Orientation/Induction programme / Life skills | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total | 17 | 2 | 10 | 24 |
Eligibility Criteria
Program | Eligibility | Criteria for Merit |
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B.Sc. Bio-computing | Pass in +2, or equivalent with Biological Science or Computing Science as one of the subjects along with Maths / Pure Science / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Computer Applications / Commerce with Computer Science / Commerce with Maths and + Vocational - Agriculture can be accepted as equivalent thereof by the syndicate of VISTAS. | Merit - Based on percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination. |
Career Prospects
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Software development
- Bioinformatics Analyst
- Clinical pharmacologist
- Program Specialist
- Computational Biologist
- Database Designer and Maintenance:
- Bioinformatics Data Scientist-
- Health care Associates
- Clinical Data Developer
- Cheminfomatician
Alumni Testimonials

It was a great experience studying at VISTAS, a memory to cherish for a lifetime. My experience at the Bioinformatics department (VISTAS) was full of learning and grooming. I found the course curriculum to be very challenging but rewarding. The teachers and mentors are really friendly and helped me to improve my academic and interpersonal skills.
Ms. Varsha S (B.Sc Biocomputing) 2017-2020
Project Associate, Accenture

It was my immense luck and fortune to be a part of the Bioinformatics department (VISTAS) where I can grow. The entire faculty and department leave no stone unturned to shape one’s future. My three years at VISTA have been a wonderful experience of learning with prolific exposure to the outside. Huge respect, love, and devotion for entire faculty members and department. It’s their efforts that make me count myself into better professionals.
Ms. Jyotsna Madhavan (B.Sc Biocomputing ) 2018-2020
Developer, Icon Clinical Research, Chennai.

The course has been good, I have enjoyed because of the way the modules are scheduled. There is a lot of flexibility, so you can do other things. I really enjoyed it. Particularly the writing and the theory aspects, when I came here.
Mr. Balaji .D (B.Sc Biocomputing ) 2018-2020
Clinical quality Analyst, Alembic Pharmaceuticals

I am very happy to be part of such a great revolutionary department in current knowledge. We are aware that the technical skills can’t be finalized but requires dexterity through training. Wonderful faculty ever and they helped me a lot to develop my knowledge and skills.
Ms. Gomathi K (B.Sc Biocomputing ) 2018-2020
Project Associate, Mobius Knowledge Service, Chennai

Vels University is great place to learn. It gives me great to say with pride that I have completed my B.Sc. in Bioinformatics. The relationship between faculties and student is very cordial, which gave me an opportunity to excel in my area of interest. The Teachers and management is very supportive and they have conducted various sessions which helped me to get placed.
Ms. Raja Lakshmi R (B.Sc Biocomputing ) 2018-2020
Data Analyst, Tritan letter work PVT LTD, Chennai.
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee 2023 - 2024 (Per Sem) | Other Fee (Per Sem) | Total Fee (Per Sem) |
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25000 | 6,500 | 31500 |