New Delhi: IISER Thiruvananthapuram has recently launched a five-year bachelor and master of science (BS-MS) flagship programme called the Integrated and Interdisciplinary Sciences Programme (i2Sc) for interested students.
As per IISER Thiruvananthapuram, after completing the two-year common foundation course, students will have the option to choose from one of five advanced courses in key disciplines, with the fifth year culminating in a one-year research project under this program.
The foundation of each of the five streams is a fundamental discipline that is linked to certain theme areas. These streams are designed to give students training in research as well as analytical and cognitive skills depending on the curriculum.
Through this course, students will be introduced to subjects like scientific communication, intellectual property rights (IPR), entrepreneurship, and ethics among others.
The IISER Thiruvananthapuram program is in line with the National Education Policy and aims to generate a large pool of competent and experienced graduates who will be qualified to pursue research on difficult and complicated scientific issues of current interest.
IISER Thiruvananthapuram BS-MS Flagship Program 2023: Topics Covered
| Core subjects | Associated thematic areas |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | Systems and Synthetic Biology and Precision Imaging and Medicine |
| Chemical Sciences | Chemical Biology and Biomaterials |
| Mathematical Sciences | Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing |
| Physical Sciences | Materials, Devices, Energy and Modelling |
| Data Sciences | Data Science as applied to Natural Sciences |
As of now, the IISER Thiruvananthapuram provides programmes like Master of Science (MSc) and Integrated and Direct PhD programmes in addition to the currently offered BS-MS and newly established BS-MS i2Sc programmes.
Director of IISER TVM, JN Moorthy, described the program's industry-focused curriculum and distinctive course pedagogy as follows: "The distinctive curriculum of IISER TVM provides its students with a veritable learning experience with an integrated course content and interdisciplinary research exposure".
"The Institute's programmes put students through a rigorous training process and equip them to compete on a worldwide stage. Our curricula expose the students to interdisciplinary research collaboration, equipping them for the unanticipated challenges of the future", he added.
Informing about the program, he further added that by creating a new programme on Earth, Environmental, and Sustainability Science, the Institute is also striving to integrate futuristic advancements into its curriculum.
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