How to Study Bioinformatics?
Today, we are
going to dive deep in the Bioinformatics sphere in terms of the prerequisites
and the type of job opportunities it provides, in general. To begin with, Bioinformatics
is a novel field of study in Egypt, to a great extent and we should be fully
aware of its know-how prior to joining it. It worth mentioning that, the field of
Bioinformatics is promising and full of potentials, for with little innovative
skills and persistent hard work a momentous application can be created which in
itself can participate in the revolution of technology and bioinformatics in
the 21st century. Hereby, let's start our journey.
Related topics: What does the word "Bioinformatics" state for?
First: Secondary Schools
As mentioned before in the article "The Study of
Bioinformatics", all students from different backgrounds can enroll in the
aforementioned field, including secondary school graduates as for a bachelor's
degree. For instance, Bioinformatics is being taught as a major in the Faculty
of Computers and Information Sciences in the following universities; Ain Shams
University, Cairo University, and Mansoura University. As for high school
graduates, there are some conditions to take into consideration. Firstly, they
should graduate in the sciences division, either mathematics section or sciences
section. However, if the applicants graduated in the sciences section, they
will have to study math-2 syllabus, along with considering the secondary school
coordination, as a prerequisite to pursue studies in Bioinformatics and their
marks in math-2 syllabus will not be counted in the graduate degrees. Secondly,
Bioinformatics program in the previously mentioned universities is considered
as a private program. In other words, it is being taught in the credit hour
system for four years, therefore tuition fees are required. According to the
latest updates, the tuition fee is 11000 EGP for nationals. For further
information about the program description, you can simply visit the
aforementioned link.
Second: For biotechnology colleges' graduates and other sciences colleges
Similarly,
for Biotechnology colleges' graduates
and other sciences colleges' scholars, they
can study bioinformatics after graduation in the form of diploma
degree for two years in multiple
academic institutions such as the Faculty
of Computers and Information Sciences in Ain Shams University, the Bioinformatics
Centre in The Nile University, The Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Research Institute, University of Sadat City and Unit Training for Bioinformatics
and Genomic in Zagazig University. Bear in mind that, an applicant should have
a bachelor's degree in a scientific field, besides some institution may demand
English language proficiency proof whether through academic IELTS or other
approved courses.
Related topics: The correlation between the pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology
The study of Bioinformatics as an integral part in Biotechnology
In this
context, it worth mentioning that Bioinformatics is being taught to Biotechnology
learners in different forms through some curriculum mainly in the last two
years in college. Simultaneously, Biotechnology scholars are the ones closest
to the field of Bioinformatics since it is a pivotal tool that helps them
analyze and figure out data in different scientific projects and research. In
conclusion, if you are interested to learn more about biotechnology, the
following links may help you.
1. The study of biotechnology
2. The colors of biotechnology: applicable field.
3.
Job title and work fields of biotechnology graduates in Egypt
4.
The seven counsels before majoring in biotechnology
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Translated By: Eman Fathy Abdeltwab
Translated By: Eman Fathy Abdeltwab
