BACHELOR OF SCIENCE [B.SC] (BIOCHEMISTRY)

The Bachelor of Science course in biochemistry is an undergraduate course in biochemistry. The duration is 3 years. It is a learning of compound cycles in living life forms. It covers investigations of the minuscule attributes of living beings and their natural cycles. It gives an inside and out comprehension of science and science as to plants, people and creature measures, human physiology, essential immunology, microbiology, enzymology, and so on The main purpose of the program is to fabricate understudies' comprehension of the elements and systems of the natural exercises occurring inside the human body. The information picked up from considering natural chemistry is generally utilized in different ventures like clinical exploration, food, and bundling, drugs, medication, and hereditary qualities. Organic chemistry is the investigation of utilizing Chemical cycles and standards while considering natural cycles and living issues. Organic chemistry is a part of science that includes science which is applied to consider the living life forms and the particles and atoms which involve living beings. 

The understudies intending to seek after this course should exhibit the correct abilities so they can get recruited by the top clinical expert firms searching for graduates in the field of Biochemistry. The BSc Biochemistry graduates are qualified to fabricate their vocations as Clinical Researcher, Research Scientist, Lecturer, Professor, and so on The alumni post finishing B.Sc in Biochemistry can seek after M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Ph.D. in Biochemistry, and so on These courses are accessible in different colleges like the University of Delhi, Nagpur University, and Bangalore University, and so forth from where they can do this course.

 

Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc. (Biochemistry) 

 

• 10+2 in PCB/PCM/PCMB group with 50% marks from a recognized educational board with the minimum marks required.
• The minimum marks vary from institute to institute for entry to this course.

 

Admission Process for B.Sc. (Biochemistry) 

 

The admission to this course is generally merit-based. Universities begin the admission process to the program after the results of 10+2 examinations being declared. Some colleges conduct an entrance exam.

 

Entrance Exams for B.Sc. (Biochemistry)

 

• IISER BSc Entrance Exam
• UPCATET (UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test)
• MGU CAT (Mahatma Gandhi University)
• LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University)

 

Course Highlights for B.Sc. (Biochemistry)

 

Course Level	Undergraduate
Duration of the Course	3 years
Examination Type	Semester and Annual
Eligibility	10+2 from a recognized Board of Education (at least 50 percent marks)
Admission Process	Merit-based
Average Course Fee	INR 36,000 to 1.5 Lakhs
Average Salary	INR 1 Lakhs - INR 2.5 Lakhs
Top Recruiting Companies	AP Labs, Cipla, Ranbaxy, Biocon, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Aurobindo Pharma, Central Forensic Lab, Central and State Ebene Documentation Review Laboratories, etc.
Top Job Areas	As well as every academic university, the medical sector, research centers, fisheries, pharmaceutical firms
Top Job Positions	Clinical Researcher, Medical Coder, Biochemist, Asst. Professor, Officer of Medical Analysis, Scientific Consultant, Quality Assurance, Logistics Manager, Manager of Product Development, Medical Writer, Executive Assistant Sr, etc.

 

Syllabus for B.Sc. (Biochemistry)

 

Semester 1	Semester 2
Language-I	English-II
Biological Science-I	Biological Science-II
Chemistry-I	Biomolecules
Cell Biology	Chemistry-II
Lab in Biological Science-I	Environmental Studies
Public Administration	Lab in Biological Science-II
Lab in Cell Biology	Lab in Biomolecules
Semester 3	Semester 4
Language-III	Language-IV
English-III	English-IV
Intermediary Metabolism-I	Analytical Biochemistry
Human Physiology & Nutrition	Lab in Intermediary Metabolism-II
Lab in Intermediary Metabolism-I	Lab in Analytical Biochemistry
Lab in Human physiology & Nutrition	Computer application in Biology
Semester 5	Semester 6
Molecular Biology	Basic Immunology
Clinical Biochemistry	Basic Biotechnology
Endocrinology	Biostatistics
Environmental Biology	Bioinformatics
Lab in Clinical Biochemistry	Lab in Basic Immunology

 

Top Colleges for B.Sc. (Biochemistry)

 

College Name	Location	Average Total Fees	Average Salary Package
Sri Venkateswara College	New Delhi	INR 45,000	INR 4 - 5 Lakhs
Queen Mary's College	Chennai	INR 1,532	-
Ethiraj College for Women	Chennai	INR 35,000	INR 2 Lakhs
St. Xaviers College	Ahmedabad	INR 9,985	INR 3 - 4 Lakhs
CMC College of Science & Commerce	Coimbatore	INR 42,000	-
St. Xavier's College	Mumbai	INR 7,147	INR 3 - 4 Lakhs
The Oxford College of Science	Bangalore	INR 75,000	INR 2 - 3 Lakhs
Jaipur National University	Jaipur	INR 1,10,000	INR 2 - 2.5 Lakhs
VELS University	Chennai	INR 3,65,000	INR 3.2 Lakhs
Mohamed Sarthak College of Arts and Science	Chennai	INR 67,000	INR 3-4 Lakhs

 

Distance Learning for B.Sc. (Biochemistry):

 

By way of distance education, an applicant may obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. Below are some of the colleges and universities offering distance courses:

 

• IGNOU
• Annamalai University
• Lovely Professional University
• Bharathiar University 
• Bangalore university
• NIMS University

 

Jobs & Career Options for B.Sc. (Biochemistry)

 

Candidates can easily get employed within the organizations after completing their studies. The medical industry, agriculture, research labs, pharmaceutical firms, academic and educational institutions, etc., are some of the industries providing jobs to BSc biochemistry graduates.

 

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Salary
Clinical Researcher	In the laboratories, they are expected to operate and do tests and study. In contributing to the biochemical market, the form of workers plays an important role.	INR 3 Lakhs
Research Scientist	They are appointed to perform in the field and design and conduct experiments that can help in researching the biochemicals.	INR 4 Lakhs
Lab Technician	They are appointed by the pathology labs and they are involved in testing and preparing diagnosis reports for patients.	INR 3.5 - 4 Lakhs
Medical Coder	They translate the descriptions of medical diagnoses and procedures into universal medical code numbers.	INR 3-4 Lakhs
Scientific Editor	They are appointed with Scientific journals and magazines for editing and compiling articles and research papers submitted for publication.	INR 3-5 Lakhs

 

Employment Areas

 

• Chemical Industry
• Agricultural Research Services
• Biotechnology Firms
• Chemicals Manufacturing Companies
• Colleges/Universities
• Heavy Chemical Industries
• Industrial Laboratories
• Indian Civil Services
• Laboratories
• Medical Laboratories
• Petroleum Companies

 

Job Types

 

• Anaesthesiologist
• Chemist
• Clinical Research Specialist
• Dairy Technologist
• Laboratory Supervisor
• Pharmacist