M.Sc. (Biochemistry)

Our Master of Science programme  is a versatile degree that provides students with the optimal balance between a defined sequence of study and flexible course options.

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical basis of life and underpins all disciplines of biology. Our unique programme will provide you with a detailed understanding of the molecular events that control growth and development of all living things.  Biochemistry also forms the basis of the biotechnology industry. More importantly, the new and exciting disciplines of proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, genetic engineering, and drug design all rely on the knowledge of and competency in biochemistry.

Program Code MSCBCHM
Duration Min. Duration 2 Years
Max. Duration 4 Years
Eligibility Criteria Graduate in related fields

Tuition Fees per annum 24,000/-

YEAR I

Course Code

Course Title

Theory/Practical

Continuous Assessment (Internals)

Credits

BCH16101

General Biochemistry

70

30

3

MBL16102

Molecular Biology and Microbial Genetics

70

30

2

MBL16101

General Microbiology

70

30

2

EZY16101

Enzymology

70

30

3

BCH16102

Plant Biochemistry

70

30

4

BCH16103

Intermediary Metabolism

70

30

3

BCH16104

Biochemical Techniques

70

30

3

BCH16105

Food Chemistry

70

30

3

BCH16106

Biomolecules

70

30

3

BOT16101

Applied Biotechnology

70

30

2

BCH16101P

General Biochemistry

35

15

1

MBL16102P

Molecular Biology and Microbial Genetics

35

15

1

MBL16101P

General Microbiology

35

15

1

BOT16101P

Applied Biotechnology

35

15

1

Total

32

 

YEAR II

Course Code

Course Title

Theory/Practical

Continuous Assessment (Internals)

Credits

BCH16201

Immunology

70

30

4

BCH16202

Food & Nutritional Biochemistry

70

30

4

BOX16201

Biostatistics & Computer Application

70

30

4

BOT16204

Bioinformatics & Intellectual Property Right

70

30

3

BCH16203

Animal Cell Science & Technology

70

30

4

BCH16204

Immuno Biochemistry

70

30

4

BCH16205

Medical Biochemistry

70

30

4

BCH16201P

Immunology

35

15

1

BCH16202P

Food & Nutritional Biochemistry

35

15

1

BCH16203P

Animal Cell Science & Technology

35

15

1

DSR16201

Dissertation

200

2

Total

32

Our M.Sc. in Biochemistry degree is one of the most versatile degrees you can obtain because of the fundamental nature of the discipline, and also because it can be combined with so many other sciences, leading to powerful and sought-after skills.

After the completion of our programme, you will find a challenging career in the pharmaceutical industry, environmental testing, or forensic science laboratories. You will find exciting opportunities in laboratories in universities, biotechnology companies and agricultural, medical and veterinary institutes as well opportunities with analytical and research laboratories in areas such as the food & beverages or fuel production from waste products by fermentation.  New opportunities have recently risen in hospitals and government agencies, in specialist areas, such as forensics, biosecurity, and quarantine.

Common job profiles of students after completing M.Sc. in Biochemistry  include:

Research Biochemist, Industrial Biochemist, Clinical Biochemist, Biochemists/Molecular Biologists, Academic positions.