Master of Science in Bioinformatics

at D Y Patil University India

B.Tech course titled “Computer Science and Business Systems” (CSBS) to cater to the rising need of engineering talent with skills in technology. This state-of-the-art course aims to impart knowledge of cutting-edge technologies and business skills with hands-on exposure to make students industry-ready.

The main goal of this course is to make sure that the students not only know the core topics of Computer Science but also develop an equal understanding of humanities, human values, and management sciences. The students also get good industrial exposure to emerging topics such as Analytics, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things etc. 

This is a 3 year postgraduate program recognised by the Medical Council of India. The program includes rotational postings in the Departments of General Medicine, Emergency Medicine, TB and Chest Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Radiology. The student also attends the various Speciality Clinics that come under the Umbrella of the Department of Medicine, namely Diabetology, Cardiology , Neurology ,Rheumatology and Infectious Disease . The student is involved in active patient care under expert supervision in the Out Patient Departments, Casualty , wards and Intensive Care Units.

This is a three year post-graduate program recognised by the Medical Council of India. The program entails rotational postings in the departments of Paediatrics and General Medicine, Psychiatry and Anaesthesia. The student is involved in managing cases under expert supervision in the Paediatric Out Patient Department, Vaccination Out Patient Department, wards, Casualty, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Labour Ward.

This experience is supplemented by Speciality experience gained in Paediatric Endocrinology, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Surgery and Neonatology besides foetal medicine. Skills training in the neonate and paediatric patient is achieved with the aid of our state of art Simulation Laboratory equipped with neonate and paediatric mannequins.

Practical training is complemented with a rigorous lecture, seminar , journal club and seminar schedule to ensure a sound theoretical base to the student. The course will enable the student to develop exceptional clinical and practical skills. The student is trained to practice Paediatrics and all its sub-specialities with a holistic and empathetic approach.

The Dravyaguna department mainly deals with the Dravya (medicine), Guna (properties) and its Karma (activity). It comprises of maetria medica, pharmacognosy, pharmacology and Ayurvedic clinical therapeutics. The curriculum is designed in such a way that, it includes Ayurvedic as well as contemporary knowledge of medicine.

A Dravyaguna expert can get jobs in several fields like government and private sector, academic (Ayurveda pharmaceutical colleges and companies), research oriented jobs as a Research officer in CCRAS, AYUSH department, pharmaceutical industries (Ayurveda as well as herbal unit), clinical research units. As Dravyaguna subject covers detailed study of medicinal plants, like identification, adulteration, substitution, agro technical aspects. It enables the physician to practice efficiently as compared to the practitioners of other specialties. 

This is a 3 year postgraduate program recognised by the Medical Council of India. This involves rotational postings in the departments of Physiology and General Medicine. The course involves an in depth study of physiology of the different systems of the body and the application of this knowledge in understanding the pathophysiology of disease.

The department is well equipped with state of art laboratories where the trainee physiologists can hone their practical skills. Theory is taught in the form of lectures, case discussions, journal clubs and seminars. The student is trained to teach physiology to undergraduate students under expert supervision. The course provides an excellent academic and research experience to the student. It facilitates development of communication and pedagogical skills, which help the student become a teacher par excellence in the subject.

This department comprises of three subjects Agadtantra i.e. Toxicology, Vyavhar Ayurved i.e. Forensic Medicine & Vidhivaidyak i.e. Medical Jurisprudence. Agadtantra deals with detail study of poisons, whereas Vyavhar Ayurved & Vidhivaidyak deals with medical aspect of law & legal aspect of medicine respectively.

Objectives :

• It gives complete knowledge of various kinds of toxicities & legal procedures.
• Forensic Medicine & Medical Jurisprudence is a challenging area of medical specialization which comprises of law & medicine.
• It is concerned with a broad range of medical, legal, and ethical issues, as well as human rights and rights of individual.
• The knowledge of this subject is very useful in medical practice as well as to the society.
• Scattered references of Agadtantra & Vidhivaidyak are there in ancient texts which need to be studied with modern perspective.
• Through postgraduation various researches can be carried out. For eg. efficacy of anti-poisonous drugs mentioned in ancient texts in cases of poisoning, prevention of toxicities, detoxification of poisons & their use as a medicine.

MBA in Entrepreneurship is a 2 year post graduate specialisation of MBA for students who wants to start a business venture. MBA Entrepreneurship syllabus focuses on entrepreneurship focused subjects like venture capital and asset management along with other subjects of MBA Syllabus.  

This is a postgraduate program of 3 years tenure recognised by the Medical Council of India. It includes rotational postings in the departments of Biochemistry, General Medicine and Pathology.

Our department is equipped with a state of art Biochemistry laboratory and a research laboratory. The practical training entails interpretation of various test results and their performance. In addition to this the student gains by interaction with clinical services, understanding of technical methods, instrumentation, information systems, quality assurance and Laboratory management.

This is backed by a sound theoretical knowledge base that is acquired by means of attending lectures, seminars, journal clubs and case discussions. The student is also trained in pedagogy. The course provides ample opportunity to develop practical and interpretational skills as a biochemist. It facilitates the development of an analytical and application based approach to the practice of Biochemistry.

The Ayurveda Department at DY Patil University is unique because we focus on inter and intradepartmental association so that we can create and facilitate the best treatment for a number of diseases based on an amalgamation of topics in healthcare. Ayurveda is known to get rid of chronic diseases and thus our institute is very research intensive, constantly striving for innovation in treatment practices.

As a part of the coursework, awareness programs are arranged regularly with the help of PG students, to spread awareness about lifestyle disorders arising due to excessive use of electronic gadgets, like computer vision syndrome, amblyopia, refractive error in early age, squint, allergic disorders etc. We assist in the implementation of the national program for the Prevention of Blindness & Rehabilitation of the visually impaired.

Biotech education is key to sustainable development and conservation of planet Earth. Be it creation of artificial life, stem cell research or gene mapping, biotechnology and bioinformatics have revolutionized our lives. Spectacular discoveries and advancements in biotechnology have led to the development of many array of products in the area of healthcare, agriculture and environment.

Objective

• Familiarize with the molecular and genetic tools used to analyze genomes, modify genetic material and techniques for modifying organisms to produce desired products.
•  Plan for and manage formulation and execution of protocols and innovative technologies and/or products.
• Enlighten issues of forensic and genetic identity with case studies.
• Educate basic philosophical and ethical considerations regarding genetic data, genetic manipulation and biosafety issues.
• Explore emerging technologies, innovations, and new products in the field of genomics and proteomics.