Biochemistry Courses In India, Biochemistry Careers, Colleges, Jobs, Salary In India

Introduction
Along with the rapid strides in modern medical science, biochemistry has also emerged as an important career option for many of Indian youths. Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the chemistry of living systems. Biochemistry is the subject whose scope revolves around the chemistry of the biological processes. A Biochemist analyzes the chemical combinations and reactions which take place in biological processes like the process of growth, metabolism, reproduction, heredity etc. it also tries to study the effect of the environment on living beings. For this purpose, biochemist delves deep into the structures and functions of enzymes, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and other numerous processes related to metabolism of the mankind.


Courses & Eligibility
Students having background in science at 10+2 level can initially take up B.Sc( Biochemistry). Further one can opt for M.Sc and MD in biochemistry whose eligibility are a B.Sc degree and an M.B.B.S degree respectively.


Job Prospects
There are many jobs both at government and private medical institutions and hospitals engaged in research activities. These research activities are aimed to cure various diseases and disorders like AIDS, cancer and mental problems etc. The pharmaceutical industry is also an important destination for a professional trained in the field of biochemistry as today’s pharma industry is fast emerging as a hub for R& D in the field of genetically engineered drugs. One can also look forward to make a career with Research related agricultural industries and institutions.

Biochemistry offers research related career in the following fields.

Medicine: Here Biochemists perform diagnostic tests and investigations for finding out causes of various diseases confronting mankind. They try to investigate the role of genetic transmission of diseases as they get transferred from one generation to another. In this regard, they not only study chemical changes that take place in the cells of the body parts which signal the onset of various diseases such as tuberculosis, cancer, diabetes, mental disorders like epilepsy etc, but also conduct Research related to identification and analysis of chemical processes like muscular contraction, reproduction, metabolism etc.

Agriculture: A Biochemist engaged in this field performs R & D and finds ways of developing new and improved techniques in the area of crop cultivation, pest control management and crop storage management and the like.

Nutrition: Biochemists research the effects and side-effects of certain food stuffs, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fats and vitamins, when consumed in excess or in short quantities on the human body.


Pay-Package
Owing to rapid strides in the field of science and medical industry, today biochemist professionals symbolize success and quick career growth. As a trainee, one can start with a salary of Rs.8000-Rs.150000. one can command a higher salary as the experiences raises, generally MNCs and private companies pay higher.


Institutes/Universities

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, Delhi 110029
offers B.Sc Hons.) Human Biology.

Eligibility : Passed 10+2 with PCM & English with 60% (50% for SC/ST).
Selection is made through Entrance test .


Aligarh Muslim University ,
Aligarh 202002
offers B.Sc. Biochemist
Eligibility : Those who have passed 10+2 with 55%in relevant subjects.


Avinashilingam Institute of Education For Women,
Coimbatore 6-11043,
offers year B.Sc (Biochem).
Eligibility : 10+2/Intermediate with science.


Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya,
Distt. Satna 210204 (MP)
offers 3-year B.Sc course.
Eligibility : 10+2/Intermediate with Science subjects.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad 431004 (Ph 334431-37, 334467-69 Fax 0240-334291),
offers 3-year B.Sc course.
Eligibility : 10+2/Intermediate with Science subjects.

Gujarat University , Navrangpura, Ahemdabad 380009
offers B.Sc. (Biochemistry).
Eligibility : Passed 10+2 with Science subjects