Medical Biochemistry

Academic Focus

MSc Medical Biochemistry is a three-year post-graduate programme that deals with the study of chemical reactions and combinations which take place in biological processes. Under this programme, students are instilled with the qualities to handle technical equipment, conduct study and draw statistical evidence.

As the programme progresses, optional course units included in the coursework may show aspirants how biochemistry allows us to understand and treat diseases. Subject areas include cell cycle control, molecular biology of cancer, and genetic diseases. Final assessments are made based on their performances. This programme is streamlined for biochemists considering a career in research into the biochemical basis of disease and therapeutic medicine.

Career Scope

Research Scientist: Graduates may work as research scientists in academic, government, or private sector laboratories. They may conduct research on disease mechanisms, drug development, or biotechnology.

Medical Writer: Graduates may work as medical writers, creating scientific reports, manuscripts, or regulatory documents for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, or academic institutions.

Scientific Consultant: Graduates may work as scientific consultants, providing expertise in medical biochemistry to clients in various industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.

Biotech Industry: Graduates may work in the biotech industry, developing new drugs or biotechnologies, or working in quality control and regulatory affairs.

Academia: Graduates may work as faculty members at colleges and universities, teaching and conducting research in the field of medical biochemistry.

Medical Laboratory Supervisor: Graduates may work in diagnostic medical laboratories, performing tests and analyses on patient samples.

Medical Science Liaison: Graduates may work as medical science liaisons, acting as a bridge between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals to provide scientific and medical information about products.

Medical editors: Medical editors review and edit medical publications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards. They may work for journals, academic institutions, or freelance, and specialize in specific areas of medicine

Agriculture: Agriculture offers diverse career opportunities in farm management, agricultural engineering, sales and marketing, research, agribusiness management, environmental management, education, and government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations.

Courses  Offered

M.Sc. in Medical Biochemistry

Duration :   3 years

Eligibility:  B.Sc in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Zoology/Nutrition/Food Sciences/Botany or B.Sc in Animal Science/Medicine or Veterinary Science or Agriculture from recognized university with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for Reserved Categories).

Course Fees : 

Admission Fee                             :  Rs.  40,000/-

Tuition Fee per Semester             :  Rs.  50,000/-

Caution Deposit *(Refundable)   :  Rs.  15,000/-