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Biochemistry

15 March 2023

Biochemistry is a division of science which studies chemistry of the living organisms. The study of biochemistry includes structural and functional cellular components such as nucleic acids, proteins, bio-molecules and carbohydrates.

A biochemist is an individual who studies about the characteristics of organisms and their biological processes. Biochemists have various specializations and almost all the specializations require good research techniques and the ability to combine and analyze information.

Few courses offered under Biochemistry: –

  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
  • Master of Science in Biochemistry
  • M.Phil in Biochemistry
  • Ph.D in Biochemistry

Basic Eligibility

UG: For admission in a bachelor’s degree program a student must pass higher secondary education or 10+2 with biology and math as  subjects and acquire minimum of 50% marks from any Institute/university. The duration of the program is of 3 years.

 

PG: For admission into master’s degree program a student must have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject from any Institute/university. The duration of the program is of 2 years.

Job Prospects

The demand for a career in biochemistry is increasing day by day with the increase in research field. There are certain fields were a biochemist can get employed such as medical, agriculture, public health care, forensic environment etc. This field has lot of opportunities for those who want to pursue a career as a researcher. Biochemist can get job opportunities in both private and public sectors.

The need of biochemist is also there in food industries, pharmaceutical industries and agro-chemical companies to build new products, quality control as well as safety of the existing products. Professionals are also being absorbed by educational institutes in the field of biochemistry.

Few sectors where Biochemists can find employment: –

Private Sector: –

  • Medical Instrument companies
  • Biotechnology
  • Food and Drink industries
  • Research Companies and Laboratories
  • Sales and Marketing Firms
  • Chemical manufacturing companies
  • Health and Beauty Care

 Public Sectors: –

  • Drug Manufacturing Companies
  • Public Health Entities
  • Blood Service
  • Industrial Laboratories
  • Cancer research institutes
  • Research Departments
  • Educational Institutes
  • Environmental Pollution Control
  • Agriculture and fisheries
  • Forensic Science
  • Hospitals
  • Public Health Laboratories
  • Cosmetic Industries
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