MS in Computational Natural
Sciences by Research
About the Program
This is a research driven masters program meant for candidates with an exceptional background in basic sciences. It will provide advanced training in theoretical and computational natural sciences. The duration of the course may extend beyond 2 yrs. Based on the decision of the academic committee, some of the core courses prescribed for the Post B.Sc. Dual degree program may be waived for MS by research students, depending on their background. They must however fulfill the minimum credit requirements for electives and thesis respectively.
Course Duration
Around 2 years. One year (2 semesters) of course work followed by thesis work.
Eligibility
Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Maths or other areas of fundamental science or BTech in CS / IT / Biotech / Bioinformatic
Curriculum (Semester-wise)
MS by Research Bioinformatics Curriculum
Set A (Core)
- Advanced Biomolecular Architecture (for Phys students)
- Classical Mechanics+Quantum Mechanics I (for chem students)
- Introduction to Biology+ Biostatistics+ Bioinformatics
- Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics
Set B (Core)
- Mathematics for scientists and numerical methods
- Computer Programming
- IT Workshop (Post Graduate Level)
Set A (Core)
- Introduction to Bioinformatics
- Quantum Mechanics II
Set B (Core)
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Computer Organization
Outside science (Core)
- Humanities + creative assignment
- Module on technical writing* 1
Set A (Optional)
- Any one from the list provided at the end
Set B (Optional)
- Any one of the courses offered by CS and allied faculty
Summer Project
Set A (Core)
- Nonlinear Dynamics & Systems Biology
- Lab course in Computational Natural Sciences
- Biomolecular Structure Interactions and Dynamics
Set B (Core)
- Operating Systems
Set A (Optional)
- Any one from the list provided at the end
Set B (Optional)
- Any one of the courses offered by CS and allied faculty
Seminars and Research project (9 credits)
Scheme I
- One Set A Elective course + one course offered by a CS or allied faculty
- Project (18 Credits)
Scheme II Project (24 Credits)
- Elective science courses (set A) These will be offered depending on the availability of faculty and interest of students
- Special topics in chemical physics/ Laser Physics
- Frontiers in nonlinear dynamics
- Science of Quantum Computing
- Non-equilibrium thermodynamics; nonlinear dynamics; nonequilibrium statistical thermodynamics (including stochastic processes)
- Nano-technology and physics of nano-bio systems
- Physics of advanced materials
- Advanced Structural bioinformatics
- Molecular Spectroscopy
- Advanced Bioinformatics Researh projects in computational biology, etc.
