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MSc Biochemistry
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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 DBT-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 Degree with single/dual/triple major in any Life sciences bachelors 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:
- Human Nutrition.
- Vermicomposting
- Mushroom cultivation.
- Organic Farming
- Plant Tissue Culture
- First Aid and Safety
- Herbal Technology
- 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.
