This program has been conceived in light of the framework of the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan for the Master of Science in Bioinformatics program. The degree program is designed to provide our post graduates (PGs) an opportunity to acquire advanced bioinformatics knowledge that is required for a researcher to interpret and decipher the information embedded in complex biological processes. We envision that our program will provide a research-based educational platform for researchers where they will be provided state of the art research facilities and opportunities to meet the research standards nationally as well as internationally.

The curriculum designed for Master of Science in Bioinformatics will prepare master students to cope with the issues for wide spectrum of areas including genomics, transcriptomics, pharmaceutics, structural biology, computer aided drug designing and biotechnological industries. The post graduates (PGs) will play a vital role in designing novel diagnostics and targeted research strategies which will ultimately benefit the society. The main benefit of this program is to save time and cost of future researcher by predicting the outcome of their research as well as helping them in analysis of big data. Hence, this program will make a bridge between “in silico” and “in vitro” scientists to deal with future challenges in the field of biology and medicine.

To train the next generation of professionals to gain advanced knowledge in the field of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology that is required to design and implement novel approaches to solve the unsolved puzzles in life sciences.

The Bioinformatics program at NUMS is a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in an interdisciplinary field that integrates biology, computer science, and information technology. Our curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both the biological and computational aspects of bioinformatics. Hands-on research experience will enable students to apply concepts and methods learned in the classroom to real-world problems. Students in this program will have a wide range of specialization options to choose from, allowing them to tailor their education to their career objectives.

Our Bioinformatics program's faculty is made up of distinguished researchers and educators who are experts in their fields and are dedicated to preparing students for successful careers. Their research interests are diverse and encompass a wide range of areas such as computational medicinal chemistry, comparative and evolutionary genomics, drug design, next-generation sequencing and its applications, forensic human identification. With the rapid advancement of technology, the amount of biological data being generated has grown exponentially. Bioinformatics provides cost and time-effective approaches and tools for handling, analyzing, and interpreting large and complex sets of data, which is a skill that is in high demand in today's data-driven world. With its interdisciplinary nature, application-driven approach, data-intensive focus, constant evolution, and collaboration opportunities, our Bioinformatics program is distinctive from other disciplines and provides students with a diverse range of skills and knowledge that are highly sought after in today's job market worldwide. 

This program will enable students to:

• Use cutting-edge bioinformatics technology and computational approaches in practical applications.
• Apply hands-on expertise in principal algorithms, software, and databases in bioinformatics.
• Translate knowledge from interdisciplinary fields (computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, and biological sciences) to analyze genomic and clinical data.
• Analyze high-impact research articles to comprehend original research in bioinformatics.
• Design, develop, and execute individual research projects through critical thinking.
• Develop independent conversational and writing skills that will help them communicate their work at different oratory platforms such as symposiums, scientific meetings, poster presentations and in the form of published articles and research dissertations.

This Master of Science program extends over a period of 2 years/4 semesters of study and research.

This program aims to prepare students with necessary knowledge, skill, and aptitude to:

• Comprehend the concepts of modern bioscience and their practical aspects.
• Develop the skills necessary to conduct research in today’s competitive world.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of biological data with an emphasis on genomics, proteomics and transcriptomics.
• Efficiently work with Big Data (NGS).
• Identify novel drug targets and subsequent validation.
• Train in computer aided drug/vaccine designing.

For graduates who would like to join the job market both in academic and industrial sectors post their Master of Science studies will have plenty of options, such as to become:

• Bioinformatics analysts
• Bioinformatics software developers
• Research assistant’s/research fellows in pharmaceuticals, biomedical organizations, NGOs and public health institutions
• Entrepreneurs (software houses, bioinformatics services)
• Clinical data associates
• Laboratory Technicians
• Lecturers/trainers in bioinformatics in academia

• Sixteen years of education in the relevant discipline (including MSc, MBBS, BS Computer Science/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Biological Sciences and any other discipline as decided by the University Admission Committee) from HEC recognized institute
• NUMS entry test with minimum of 50% score
• The candidate for graduate programs will be interviewed by the Graduate Admission Committee
• Merit Computation for graduate’s programs shall be as follows: