Professional programme
Bench-to-Bioinformatics Programme
Generate data at the bench, then analyse it: RNA, qPCR, sequencing data and RNA-seq. Students who want both wet-lab and dry-lab skills, the combination employers find hardest to hire.
₹42,479 incl. GST · save ₹7,497 vs courses separately
- Length
- About 3 months, customisable
- Format
- In-person lab + live online
- Instalments
- Up to 3 on request
The path
4 courses, in order
Isolate RNA, measure expression by qPCR and analyse RNA-seq data, linking bench decisions to data quality. Pace is customisable: fast-track by taking courses back to back, or go part-time and spread them out. You agree the order and pace of courses with your mentor when you join.
- 01Molecular Biology Techniques: DNA, RNA, PCR & ElectrophoresisWet lab
Nucleic-acid isolation, PCR and gel electrophoresis, performed by every participant.
- 02Real-Time PCR (qPCR) & Gene Expression AnalysisWet lab
From RNA to cDNA to Ct values and fold change, with MIQE-standard analysis.
- 03NGS Data Analysis with Galaxy (No Coding)Dry lab
Quality control, alignment, variants and RNA-seq in a web platform, with no programming.
- 04RNA-seq Data AnalysisDry lab
Bulk RNA-seq end to end: quantification, DESeq2, batch effects and pathway enrichment.
- Integrated capstone
A gene-expression study with matched qPCR and RNA-seq analysis.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- Students and graduates of B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Tech., M.Tech., B.Pharm., M.Pharm. or a PhD programme in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, life sciences, pharmacy or allied health sciences
- Laboratory staff, research assistants and faculty who want structured bench training
- Participants must be 18 or older and follow the laboratory safety induction on day one
You receive
What is included
- All 4 courses in their in-person lab + live online format
- An integrated capstone reviewed by a panel
- A programme certificate and a certificate for each course, each with a verification ID
- An adviser who reviews your progress between courses
- All reagents, consumables and protective equipment for the bench courses
Apply
Apply for this programme
An adviser replies within two working days with the cohort calendar and an instalment plan if you want one.
A programme puts the courses in the right order, adds an integrated capstone reviewed by a panel, and costs less than the courses bought one by one. You also get a single programme certificate in addition to each course certificate.
Yes. Programme fees can be paid in up to three instalments aligned with the start of each course. Ask for an instalment plan when you apply.
Tell us in your application. If you can show prior learning, an adviser can replace a course with a more advanced one or adjust the fee accordingly.
The length shown is typical, and the pace is customisable. Each course runs for four weeks at most; you can fast-track by taking courses back to back, or go part-time and spread them out. Live programmes follow a cohort calendar. If you need to pause, you can move to the next cohort of the remaining courses once, at no extra cost.
Courses in this programme