| Bachelor of Technology |
| University/Institute: Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy (Deemed (SASTRA) |
| Location: India - Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur, Ta |
| Focus: Bioinformatics |
| Recommended Undergraduate Degrees: None |
| Degree Offered: BS/BSc/BA/B.Eng (4 years) (Major/Primary Degree) |
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Key characteristics of program:
The Program is a well-structured four year course that offers a solid base in engineering principles in the first year, followed by courses in biology and computatioanl sciences in the second and third years. The fourth year requires a student to take up a full-time project as well as a part-time mini-project along with 16 credit hours a week. Each of the semesters involves 32 credit hours a week inclusive of laboratory rotations. Applications can be made in the last week of May and the course begins in July.
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Program Goals:
Applicants to this program are required to have a flair for programming languages as well as a taste for understanding the nuances of biological sciences. As it is an undergraduate programme, the students are not expected to have any knowledge beyond that of any high school student |
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| Additional Information |
Year Program Established: 2003
Scholarships/assistanceships may be available: No
Type of academic terms: Semester
Average number of applicants per year: 800
Average number of applicants accepted per year: 120
Average number of incoming students per year: 120
Average number of graduates per year: 0
Program URL: http://www.sastra.edu/scbio/scbindex.asp
Contact Person: G.Ragul ( ragul@bioinfo.sastra.edu )
Last updated: 24 Oct 2008
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