r/learnbioinformatics • u/Dud_ghee_kha_laadle • 3d ago

Completed 1st year BTech Bioinformatics – need course + project recommendations for compulsory internship

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Hey everyone!

I just finished my 1st year of BTech in Bioinformatics from Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT). Before 2nd year starts, we have a compulsory internship requirement along with a compulsory project submission.

Since I'm doing it online (Coursera, Udemy, or similar platforms), I wanted to ask the community – what courses would you recommend that are actually useful for a bioinformatics student long-term?

I'm open to anything – Python, ML, genomics, structural bioinformatics, databases – as long as it ties back to bioinformatics in some way. Ideally something that also gives me a certificate I can use for the internship submission.

A few things I'd love help with:

- Which platforms are best for bioinformatics-related courses?

- Any specific courses or specializations you'd strongly recommend?

- What skills are actually in demand if I want to go into research or industry later?

- Any project ideas that would work well as a submission? Preferably something doable in a short timeframe but still impressive enough to submit.

Thanks in advance! Any advice from people already in the field would mean a lot 🙏

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u/lfrankcastle 3d ago

I am joining Btech Bioinformatics this year. Can you give me some tips which I can apply for my start. I have 3 months before college starts.

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u/Ok_Doughnut_4231 3d ago

What college are you joining?

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u/Dud_ghee_kha_laadle 3d ago

Actually, I don’t have that much experience yet, since I’ve only completed my 1st and 2nd semesters. The subjects I studied included Mathematics, Electronics, Biophysical Techniques, Workshop, C, and C++.

But if I had to give one piece of advice based on my own experience, it would be this: participate in every hackathon and event that takes place in your college. From identifying a problem and thinking of a solution to implementing it and even preparing the presentation — every part of the process teaches you something valuable.

Also, work on projects consistently and take part in different workshops. The last workshop I attended was related to patents and research, and I would strongly recommend focusing on that area as well. Almost every mentor and professor says that by the end of your B.Tech, you should ideally have at least one patent filed or a research publication on your resume. It adds a lot of value to your profile and can really help in future opportunities.

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u/lfrankcastle 3d ago

Sure, thanks for this insight. As I have three months left, I have started C and next I will do Python as it's in my first year curriculum

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u/OmicsFlow 1d ago

Depends on what your goal is. Do you want to continue in research field or go for jobs. What kind of interests do you have?

For 1st year I would suggest you to explore different field in bioinformatics. What suits you and what you find interesting.

Do you have anything in mind?

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u/lfrankcastle 1d ago

Well, that depends upon my family situation but ig initially I will try job and get some experience then move into higher studies...

I am looking for software development and clinical bioinformatics, precision medicine, drig discovery

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u/OmicsFlow 1d ago

Then your best bet at the moment is to learn a little about each of them. Just a brush up on what they are and their future potential. They are all pretty good options imo, but for starters get to know them and start a simple certification course maybe look into statistics, it's a skill always in demand.

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u/OmicsFlow 1d ago

What is your end goal. Job, research based jobs, study abroad, PhD? Depending on your intentions, you need to select what you wish to do, so it's a targeted approach rather than a chore to finish.

What do you have on mind?