Individuals who are trained in Biochemistry are called as Biochemists. The job of a Biochemist is to observe the chemical processes and changes that happen in living creatures. Candidates who have finished their course in Biochemistry can find jobs with private medical institutions and pharmaceutical firms. For those candidates who are interested in teaching, jobs as Lecturers will be obtainable in colleges as well as other institutions. Students of biochemistry can find employment as Scientists; officers of research and as chemical examiners. The initial salary of candidates who are employed in the private sector will be as much as Rs.12000- 20000 a month. Those who have jobs with government firms will have a remuneration of around Rs.9000 each month in addition to other allowances.

Qualifying Exam

There are numerous colleges in our country that offers students with graduate as well as postgraduate courses in Biochemistry. The students are required to appear and pass in some entrance exams that are carried out by universities as well as colleges. Some of those exams are: Manipal University Biochemistry Entrance Exams, Delhi University Bio Chemistry Entrance Exam, Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam, Common Entrance Test, AIIMS Entrance Exam, University Of Entrance Exam, Amity University of Biotechnology Entrance Exam, Banaras Hindu University Entrance Exam, University Of Kerala Entrance Exam, University Of Calicut Entrance Exam, State Wise and Nation Wise Entrance Exams.

Who is eligible to apply?

Candidates who aspire to become biochemists must be permanent inhabitants of India. They must be atleast 17 years when they apply for the course. The candidates are required to have a pass in class 12. Also all the three science subjects should be part of the syllabus studied. After finishing their graduation, students can go for research or higher studies.

How to prepare for exam and interview?

Candidates who are appearing for the written exam can prepare by reading vastly on the subject. There will be many books written by eminent people on the subject. Referring to these books will give the candidates a clear idea on what the subject is and how to approach it. Working on mock test papers is also another good option. The aspirants will get more familiar with the pattern and syllabus of the exam. At the time of the interview, the candidates must guarantee that that they answer correctly when questions are asked.