B.Sc. Biochemistry is an undergraduate Biochemistry course. Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes in living organisms. It includes the study of Bio-organic chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Human Physiology, Microbiology and Virology, Basic Immunology, Enzymology etc. this course includes the study of structure and function of cellular components like proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and other bio-molecules involved in biological processes like growth, reproduction, heredity, metabolism etc. along with the effect of environment on living organisms. This course covers the study of the minutest characteristics of organisms and their biological processes. It is an important and valuable course. It opens loads of job scopes for the candidate.
Course highlights:
| Type of course | Degree (Bachelors) |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent |
| Average salary | INR 5 Lacs to 8 Lacs per annum |
| Examination type | Semester |
| Higher study options | M.Sc. Biochemistry M.Phil. Biochemistry Ph.D. Biochemistry |
Employment Areas: Chemical Industry, Agricultural Research Services, Biotechnology Firms, Chemicals Manufacturing Companies, College/Universities, Heavy Chemical Industries, Industrial Laboratories, Indian Civil Services, Laboratories, Medical Laboratories, Petroleum Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Research and Development Firms etc.
Type of Course: B.Sc. Biochemistry is a 3-years undergraduate Biochemistry course.
Duration: The duration of course is 3-years.
Eligibility:
- Students must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with science stream from recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Almost all colleges which offer biochemistry look for candidates based on marks secured in the final merit i.e. aggregate in the final exams of 10+2.
Entrance Tests:
- MGU CAT
- CUET
- HPU MAT
- LPUNEST
Core Subjects:
- Biomolecules
- Enzymology
- Metabolism
- Molecular Biology
- Plant Biochemistry
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Immunology
- Biochemical Techniques
- Cell Biology
- Environmental Studies
- Human Physiology & Nutrition
- Microbiology
- Analytical Biochemistry
- Biochemical Pharmacology
- Bioinformatics
- Biostatistics
Possible roles: Anaesthesiologist, Bio chemist, Medical Coder, Medical Review Officer, Research Analyst, Technical writer, Operations manager, Chemist, Clinical Research Specialist, Dairy Technologist, Laboratory Supervisor, Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Process development Specialist, Product Development Manager, Quality Control Inspector, Science Teacher etc.