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Turn a biological question into a computational research project

SMCS-Psi's 3, 6, 9 & 12 month Dissertation Programme, guided by industry-leading mentors, for students in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Computational Biology, Data Science and related fields.

Bioinformatics AI & Drug Discovery Genomics Structural Biology Microbiome Analysis
Interactive 3D DNA model. Move your cursor over it.
BLASTPyMOLGROMACSPythonRTensorFlowKerasRNA-SeqWGS / WESChIP-SeqMolecular DockingMachine Learning

Choose your program duration

All programs include mentor guidance, a project topic and a completion certificate. A longer program means a deeper project.

Fast-track
3months

Focused research project

  • Month 1: literature review, dataset collection, baseline setup
  • Month 2: core experiments, modelling, docking or pipeline analysis
  • Month 3: interpretation, dissertation write-up, defense
  • Completion certificate
Fee: shared on enquiry
Apply for 3 Months
Advanced
6months

Advanced research & pipeline project

  • Months 1-2: literature survey, custom workflow, dataset curation
  • Months 3-4: advanced ML modelling, high-throughput docking or MD runs
  • Months 5-6: manuscript drafting, full thesis write-up, defense
  • Completion certificate
Fee: shared on enquiry
Apply for 6 Months
Coursework + research
9months

3-month coursework + 6-month research

  • Months 1-3: Python, Linux, ML, structural AI and genomics coursework
  • Months 4-7: project assignment, pipeline building, experimentation
  • Months 8-9: statistical validation, paper draft, thesis write-up
  • Completion certificate
Fee: shared on enquiry
Apply for 9 Months
Capstone
12months

3-month coursework + 9-month capstone thesis

  • Months 1-3: full bootcamp in data science, bioinformatics, AI, drug discovery
  • Months 4-9: end-to-end capstone, novel model development, multi-omics / MD
  • Months 10-12: journal manuscript, final thesis presentation, defense
  • Completion certificate
Fee: shared on enquiry
Apply for 12 Months

Research areas

A featured example: an integrated computational strategy for designing antibacterial agents against Ralstonia solanacearum, moving from compound datasets through ML screening, docking, molecular dynamics and quantum chemistry to a validated candidate.

AI & Machine Learning

Predictive modelling, feature engineering and candidate prioritisation.

Drug Discovery

Cheminformatics, virtual screening, docking and molecular modelling.

Structural Biology

Protein structures, molecular interactions and MD simulations.

Research Extensions

QSAR, ADMET prediction, multi-omics integration and quantum chemistry.

Featured work originates from peer-reviewed methodologies and bioRxiv preprints; computational findings require experimental validation.

What each duration covers

Each pathway follows a structured, month-by-month plan. The 9 and 12 month tracks begin with a 3-month coursework foundation before research execution.

Not sure which duration fits you?

Tell us your degree and university requirement. We will suggest the right program.

12 dissertation research projects

Choose a targeted research direction across AI, drug discovery, genomics, microbiome and therapeutic design.

01

Novel Plastic-Degrading Enzymes

Sequence mining, structural modeling and AI-based discovery of novel enzymes for plastic degradation.

02

PBAT-Degrading Enzymes

Computational identification, active site characterization and functional profiling of PBAT-degrading enzymes.

03

Alzheimer's Drug Discovery

AI-assisted virtual screening, QSAR modeling and candidate identification for Alzheimer's-related targets.

04

Dengue Antiviral Drug Discovery

Computational screening, binding kinetics and prioritization of novel compounds against Dengue viral targets.

05

Novel Antibacterial Design

AI-driven scaffold generation, chemical space exploration, docking and evaluation of antibacterial candidates.

06

Gene Regulatory Network Analysis

Systems biology and network centrality analysis to identify driver genes in Cancer, Alzheimer's or Dengue.

07

CRISPR-Cas9 Off-Target Tool

Developing machine learning tools to predict CRISPR-Cas9 on-target efficiency and off-target activity.

08

Antisense Oligonucleotide Design

AI-based sequence design, chemical modification profiling and prioritization of therapeutic ASOs.

09

NGS & Multi-Omics Analysis

Computational analysis, quality control and cross-platform integration of genomic and transcriptomic datasets.

10

Cancer Drug Discovery & AI

AI/ML predictive modeling, docking and structural bioinformatics approaches for oncology target screening.

11

3D Genome Architecture

Chromatin interaction patterns, Hi-C matrix analysis, TAD identification and regulatory peak profiling.

12

Metagenomics & Microbiome

Taxonomic profiling, alpha/beta diversity and functional pathways in 16S rRNA and shotgun metagenomic data.

All projects are executed using high-performance computational tools and industry-standard workflows, with direct guidance from domain experts, regular progress evaluations, and support for academic writing, thesis generation and research publication.

3-month foundational curriculum

Integrated into the 9-month and 12-month pathways, before research execution begins.

Month 1: Programming & Data WranglingLinux/Bash & HPC, Python & R for computational biology, Biopython/Bioconductor, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Seaborn, Matplotlib.
Month 2: Applied ML & AI in BiologyFeature engineering (RDKit fingerprints, sequence encoding), supervised/unsupervised learning, cross-validation, hyperparameter tuning.
Month 3: Structural Bioinformatics & Multi-OmicsESMFold/AlphaFold, AutoDock Vina docking, virtual screening, FASTQ QC, alignment, differential expression, variant calling.

Skills & technologies mastered

DomainTools, frameworks & languages
Data Science & CodingPython, R, Linux/Bash, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, PyTorch, SQL
Genomics & OmicsRNA-Seq, WGS/WES, Hi-C, ChIP-Seq, ATAC-Seq, 16S rRNA, Metagenomics
Drug DiscoveryRDKit, AutoDock Vina, GROMACS, ESMFold / AlphaFold, QSAR Modeling
Research SkillsData Visualization, Experimental Design, Scientific Writing, Reproducibility

What your project results can look like

A hierarchically clustered gene-expression heatmap from an RNA-Seq analysis, the kind of figure you will learn to generate and interpret.

Hierarchically clustered gene-expression heatmap comparing treatment and control samples

Hierarchically clustered gene-expression heatmap: treatment vs. control samples.

The workflows you will learn

Every project follows a real analysis pipeline, the same way it is done in research labs and industry.

Bioinformatics track

Raw dataQuality controlAlignmentAnalysisResults

Tools: BLAST, PyMOL, GROMACS, R, Python

Data Science track

DataCleaningModelEvaluationInsights

Tools: Python, TensorFlow, Keras

Why students choose SMCS-Psi

NVIDIA Inception memberRecognised for our work in AI-driven drug discovery and computational biology.
Real research experienceOur team works on NGS analysis, molecular dynamics and AI for genomics. You learn from that work.
Custom project guidanceYour topic and pipeline are fitted to your degree and your university requirement.
Academic collaborationsWe collaborate with research groups across India and Germany.

Who can join

  • BSc, MSc, B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Pharm, M.Pharm and PhD students
  • Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Computer Science and related fields
  • Fresh graduates who want project experience

Project areas

  • RNA-Seq, WGS, WES and ChIP-Seq data analysis
  • Molecular docking and molecular dynamics
  • Machine learning and deep learning for biology
  • Data science on healthcare and life science data

How it works

From your first message to a finished dissertation.

1. Send an enquiryShare your details and preferred duration.
2. Talk to our teamWe call you and understand your university requirement.
3. Get your topicChoose a project topic that suits your background.
4. Work with a mentorComplete the analysis and write your report with guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you apply.

Does SMCS-Psi offer a dissertation program in Bioinformatics and Data Science?

Yes. SMCS-Psi offers dissertation programs for students in Bioinformatics and in Data Science, including machine learning and deep learning projects.

What support will I get during the dissertation?

You get end-to-end guidance: project selection, data analysis, result interpretation and report writing support, using tools such as BLAST, PyMOL and GROMACS for bioinformatics.

How do I choose between 3, 6, 9 and 12 months?

Start with your university requirement. Shorter programs suit a focused project, and longer programs allow deeper analysis and manuscript-level work. If you are unsure, select Not sure yet in the form and our team will guide you.

How soon will I hear back after sending an enquiry?

We reply within 24 hours. You can also message us on WhatsApp for a faster response.

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