B.Sc. Biochemistry

Introduction

B.Sc in Biochemistry is a three-year undergraduate program that offers in-depth knowledge of biology and chemistry with regard to plants, humans and animals processes, human physiology, basic immunology, microbiology, enzymology etc.

The main aim of the program is to make students understand the dynamics and mechanism of the biological activities taking place inside the human body. The syllabus has been designed to stimulate the interest of the students in bio Chemistry and to equip them with a potential to contribute to the academic and industrial requirements of the society. The new updated syllabus is based on an interdisciplinary approach and is infused with a new vigor and depth.

The main objective is to provide to the students a deep understanding of the basic concepts of chemical sciences by acquiring the knowledge of terms, facts, processes, techniques and principles of the subject. It attempts to equip the students to cater to the industrial needs and to utilize them in the utmost practical manner. The syllabus has been prepared after discussions with a number of faculty members in the subject and also after evaluating the existing syllabi of BSc, the new syllabi of XI & XII standards, the UGC model curriculum and syllabi of other Universities.

Scope of biochemistry

• Biochemists can work both public and private sector
• Biochemists usually involved in research related works
• They can also work for various organizations including hospitals, universities, agriculture, food Industries, education, cosmetics, forensic crime research, drug discovery and many more professionals.

Some of the public sector companies that offer lucrative career are as follows

• Cosmetic industries
• Drug Manufacturing companies
• Public Health Entities
• Blood service
• Industrial Laboratories
• Cancer research industries
• Research Departments
• Educational Institutes
• Environmental pollution Control
• Agriculture and Fisheries
• Forensic Science
• Hospitals
• Public Health Laboratories