SRIHER M.Sc Bioinformatics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 2-year M.Sc Bioinformatics programme at SRIHER is INR 1,50,000, payable at INR 75,000 per year. A non-refundable application fee of INR 1,000 applies during online registration. Hostel accommodation is optional and charged at INR 2,30,000 per year for room and mess combined, billed separately from the academic fee.

Ans. Admission is through the SRIHER PG Entrance Examination, conducted annually at the university campus in Chennai. Applications are accepted between February and June 2026, the written entrance test is held in June, and results are declared in July. Final selection may include a document verification round and interview at SRIHER campus after the written test results are announced.

Ans. Graduates work as bioinformatics analysts, genomics researchers, clinical data scientists, and molecular diagnostics specialists at hospitals, diagnostic labs, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and biotech firms. The health-data emphasis of the SRIHER programme gives an edge in clinical bioinformatics roles. Graduates can also pursue PhD programmes in Bioinformatics, Genomics, or Medical Informatics at SRIHER or other research institutions across India.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology, or Life Sciences, with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC). B.Tech graduates in Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering, and MBBS or BDS degree holders, are also eligible. The qualification must be from a recognized university.

Ans. Students access SRIHER’s ISO-certified Central Research Facility, equipped with next-generation sequencing platforms, flow cytometry, PCR systems, and protein characterization tools. The facility supports dissertation and project work in collaboration with SRIHER’s clinical departments. Semester III includes industry or research training at partner pharma, biotech, or clinical research organisations, giving hands-on exposure to real-world bioinformatics workflows.

Ans. Yes, SRIHER offers PhD programmes in Bioinformatics and related disciplines at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and Technology. M.Sc graduates with strong academic records and research interest can apply. The Central Research Facility supports doctoral-level work in genomics, computational biology, and clinical informatics. SRIHER also offers Publication Support Grants to incentivize research during the doctoral programme.