MSc Biochemistry

Program Overview

Biochemistry deals with the molecular basis of life and the knowledge acquired helps to earn a career in clinical diagnosis, manufacture of various biological products including drugs, treatment of diseases, in nutrition, agriculture etc., and opens a range of highly skilled careers that incorporates the aspects of biology and medicine.

Biochemistry is a modern bioscience which plays a vital role in combating emerging diseases like COVID-19 and its diagnosis, drug discovery and development, confronting the effects of global warming, economic production of green biofuels and the development of drought-tolerant crops. The department has mentoring system, counselling and career guidance programs for students. The department has been supported by DBT under STAR college scheme to enhance the research skills. Department also offers job ready certificates and training programmes to augment the employability skills.

Programme USPs

State of the art Biochemistry laboratory recognized under STAR college scheme.
In par with industry, students are trained along with curriculum to make ease with placements in reputed clinical and diagnostic industries.
Hands on training to improve research skills of students, MoU been signed with well renowned research institutes.
Upgradation of laboratories with advanced instrument facilities such as Auto-Analyser, Rotary Vacuum Evaporator, Enzyme Kinetics Module of Sigma plot and ELISA reader.
Commemoration of important days like Organ donation awareness Day, Alzheimer’s Day, Diabetes Day, National Science Day etc.,

Programme Outcome

Biochemistry is the study and applications of Biomolecules (their reactions and metabolic processes), in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Biochemists provide diagnostic service, carrying out tests on blood, urine and other body fluids, while researching the underlying causes of disease and methods of treatment. They find jobs in pharmaceutical and agrochemical companies, food brewing and biotechnology industry.

Eligibility Criteria

A pass in Under Graduate Examination in any of Life sciences Bachelor’s Degree. (Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biomedical Science / Biomedical Instrumentation Science / Medical Lab Technology / Bioinformatics / Environmental Sciences / Clinical Lab Technology / Biochemistry (Nanotechnology) / Chemistry / Life Sciences / Botany / Zoology / Nutrition and Dietetics).

Programme Duration

2 YEARS (4 SEMESTERS)

Programme Type

Regular

VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMMES

Certificate program in HACCP offered by NIST, Chennai.
UGC-CSIR, NET coaching.
Certificate Course in Clinical Lab Technology.
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Lab Technology.
Modular Curriculum included with Clinical Laboratory Technology.
Placement based crash course on Bioprocess Technology.
EDC courses:
1. Human Nutrition.
2. Vermicomposting
3. Mushroom cultivation.
4. Organic Farming
5. Plant Tissue Culture
6. First Aid and Safety
7. Herbal Technology
8. Algal Technology

Career Opportunities

Students from the School have career opportunities in the following companies and sectors:

Aavin Dairy
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kerala
Cytiva, Bangalore.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kerala
Milma Dairy
Nandhini Dairy
Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor
Accenture, Bangalore
Azhooba, Chennai,
Biocon, Bangalore
Biomed Solutions, Salem.
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kerala
Cipla Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore.
Cognizant Technologies, Bangalore.
DELL, Chennai.
EPI-Source Pvt. Ltd.
Focus Edumatics
Human Biological Institute, Ooty
Icon, Bangalore.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kerala
Infosys, Bangalore
Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
NCBS, Bangalore.
NIO, Goa
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore.
Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor.
PPTS, Coimbatore.
TCS, Chennai
Thermo Fischer Scientific, Bangalore.
TNQ books, Coimbatore.
VWR International, Coimbatore
Wipro Technologies, Chennai
Zifo R&D Solutions
Zifo Technologies, Chennai.

Programme Structure

SEMESTER I

Biopolymers
Cellular Biochemistry and Neurochemistry
Advanced Enzymology & Enzyme Technology
Molecular Genetics
Cell Biology, Genetics and Enzymology
Bioethics, Biosafety, TQM and IPR
Module I – Course I -Concepts in Clinical Laboratory Technology and Management
Module I – Course II – Methods in Clinical Laboratory Technology

SEMESTER II

Metabolism and Metabolic regulation
Endocrinology and Cell Signaling
Genetic Engineering
Research Methodology and Bioanalytical Techniques
Practical II: Bioanalytical Techniques, Molecular, Genetic engineering & Bioinformatics
Elective II- Bioinformatics
Module II- Course I – Physiology of Human System
Module II – Course II – Diagnostic Biochemistry

SEMESTER III

Advanced Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Diagnostics
Drug Biochemistry
Immunology and immunotechnology
Genomics and Proteomics
Practical III: Advanced Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology
Elective III – Molecular basis of infectious and non- infectious diseases
Module II – Course III – Clinical Microbiology
Module III – Course I – Endocrinology and Tumour markers

SEMESTER IV

Plant Biochemistry and Phytotherapeutics
Advanced Cancer Biology
Practical IV: Plant Biochemistry and Phytotherapeutics
Project
Module III – Course II – Immunology, Serology and Parasitology
Module III – Course III – Molecular Diagnostics

Credits & Evaluation

Student progression and knowledge gaining process were assessed by giving curricular based activities like seminars, assignments and report writing about their industrial visit, educational tour, seminars, symposium, training and workshops attended.

By conducting Internal test-I, Internal test-II and Model exam the student’s progression in their subject with prescribed syllabus was evaluated and proper credits were given to every subject they study.

The final year under graduate and post graduate students research knowledge was assessed by offering the research project work submitted along with a research report containing proper scientific data in prescribed format and also with their publications in well renowned, indexed and high impact factor containing scientific journals.