Course Overview:
B.Sc - Biochemistry: A 3-year course focused on the chemical processes within living organisms. It includes topics like enzymology, metabolic pathways, and molecular biology. Students gain practical lab skills and research experience to understand biochemical interactions and their applications in medicine and industry.
Duration:
The course duration is 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.
Syllabus:
B.Sc. in Biochemistry focuses on the study of chemical processes and substances in living organisms. The course covers molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and biotechnology, and includes both theoretical and practical knowledge of biochemistry.
Semester 1:
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Inorganic Chemistry I
Practical I: Basic Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Semester 2:
Biomolecules
Organic Chemistry I
Principles of Genetics
Practical II: Biomolecules and Genetic Techniques
Semester 3:
Enzymology
Molecular Biology I
Physical Chemistry I
Practical III: Enzyme Kinetics and Molecular Biology
Semester 4:
Metabolism I (Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism)
Molecular Biology II
Organic Chemistry II
Practical IV: Metabolism Studies and Organic Synthesis
Semester 5:
Metabolism II (Protein and Nucleic Acid Metabolism)
Immunology
Microbiology
Practical V: Immunology and Microbiological Techniques
Semester 6:
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Biophysical Chemistry
Clinical Biochemistry
Project Work and Dissertation
Practical VI: Clinical Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Biochemistry ranges between ₹20,000 to ₹2,00,000 per year depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Admission to B.Sc in Biochemistry is usually merit-based, but some institutions conduct entrance exams. Popular exams include:
DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)
BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)
CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
JMI Entrance Exam (Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam)
Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Loyola College, Chennai
Christ University, Bengaluru
Madras Christian College, Chennai
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
University of Delhi, New Delhi
Fergusson College, Pune
Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
Presidency College, Kolkata
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Ernakulam
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
Farook College, Kozhikode
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
CMS College, Kottayam
Government Victoria College, Palakkad
Nirmalagiri College, Kannur
Providence College, Kozhikode