B.Sc. in Bio Informatics and Data Science at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

If you are looking at B.Sc. in Bio Informatics and Data Science, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course.

At its core, the programme covers turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is a other institute, founded in 1987. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning. Typical first jobs: data analyst, data scientist, business analyst or analytics consultant. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology for the current semester-wise plan.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology has not published a fee for B.Sc. in Bio Informatics and Data Science on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for B.Sc. in Bio Informatics and Data Science, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology on its website (www.sathyabama.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 92.57%, an average package of ₹5.4 lakh and a highest package of ₹53 lakh at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. 3,015 of 3,257 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. in Bio Informatics and Data Science specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.5 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology runs 16 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Sc. in Microbiology
• B.Sc. in Nursing
• B.Sc. in Visual Communication
• B.Sc. in Computer Science
• B.Sc. in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
• B.Sc. in Chemistry
• B.Sc. in Psychology
• B.Sc. in Biochemistry
• B.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
• B.Sc. in Physics
• B.Sc. in Fashion Design
• B.Sc. in Mathematics
• B.Sc. in Hotel Management
• B.Sc. in Medical Lab Technology

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Chennai?