if you are familiar with the scope and methodology of bioinformatics you are probably aware of emerging career opportunities in information technology and biological fields the university of mysores centre for information and science technology which offers oneyear post graduate diploma course in bioinformatics has opened a window for a new careerthe exciting new world of bioinformatics is making a splash in biology research and data management it involves the technique and tools of mastering mathematical computer science technology methods and skillsin india there is a gap between the expertise and demand in the field of bioinformatics bioinformatics is primarily being used in speeding up of delivery and development of drugsthe course is beneficial to those who are pursuing a career in biotechnology and microbiology added c basavaraju director cist the course is in great demand even foreign students are taking it up he saidthe course basically deals with microbiology dna rna proteins and organisms added amruthavalli associate professor cist course post graduate diploma in bioinformatics duration one year two semesterseligibility graduate in any life sciencesintake 40 students applications issued june institution centre for information and science technology manasagangotri university ph 08212419360affiliation university of mysore