Applications are being accepted for one-year professional Master’s programs in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS-AI) and Biological Data Science (BioDS) at the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati.Â
The deadline for applications is July 31. The application period opened on July 11. The first day of classes is August 8. Those who meet the requirements and are interested can apply online at the official website.
Key Features and Opportunities
- To accommodate industry participants, the classes will be offered in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online instruction.
- The course offers a cutting-edge curriculum with an emphasis on both breadth and depth, as well as coursework that includes projects relevant to the business and practical training sessions.
- It seeks to meet the requirements of professionals in mid-career as well as recent graduates.
- Positions are available across a range of sectors and businesses (public & private).
Also Read: Best Google AI Courses and Certifications for FREE in 2024
Crucial Dates:
Opening of applications: July 11, 2024
Application deadline: July 31, 2024
Notification to Applicants: August 3, 2024
Program launch date: August 8, 2024
Eligibility criteria
Common Standards for Eligibility:
- Four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Technology (BE/BTech) degree with a minimum CGPA of 6.0/10.0 or at least 60% of total marks.
- Alternatively, a master’s degree in technology (M.E./M.Tech.) or science (MS/M.Sc.) with a minimum CGPA of 5.5/10.0 or at least 55% of total marks is required.
- Professionals in the business or other organizations, recent graduates, and those in the middle of their careers are all welcome to apply.
Also Read: Best Microsoft AI Courses and Certifications for FREE in 2024
Program Specific Eligibility:
- Professional Master’s in BioDS: We encourage applications from candidates holding a BTech in biotechnology, a BS/MSc in bioinformatics, or an MSc in any branch of biology that has exposure to bioinformatics.
- In addition to meeting the general requirements, candidates for the Professional Master’s in DS-AI program must have completed their mathematics coursework in Class XII.
- With a master’s degree in bioDS, one can work as a scientist or researcher for both public and private organizations, such as biotech and pharmaceutical businesses, sequencing startups, and AI in the life sciences.
- A master’s degree in DS-AI could lead to work opportunities as a data analyst/scientist, machine learning engineer, machine learning scientist, or in specialized areas such as NLP specialist in both public and commercial businesses.
Also Read: Top AI in Healthcare Courses to Enhance Career in 2024
Application Process:
- IISER will only accept applications submitted online. Click Here to apply to either of the professional master’s programs.
- The online application form must be thoroughly completed and submitted by the candidates. The online application deadline is July 31, 2024.
Application cost
Prospective participants shall remit a non-transferable charge of Rs 1,000.
Total course cost: 2.6 lakh
Important Information for Applicants:
- Incomplete or delayed applications will not be accepted.
- The Institute maintains the right to refuse admission in both cases, without explaining, and if information submitted on the application form is subsequently discovered to have been altered, suppressed, or both.
- Email will be the only method of communication with the candidates. Please visit the page often for updates.
Also Read: List of Coursera AI Courses for FREE by Big Tech Companies in 2024
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, oversees IISER Tirupati, an institute of national significance. It was founded in 2015 and covers more than 250 acres.
