Biochemistry and its scope

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With the introduction of newer methods in science and technology, the scope for jobs in biochemistry is much greater than before. In fact, biochemistry is one course that is selected by most of today’s students. This is because of the challenging nature of the course and the lucrative jobs that can be got after the completion of studies in this field. More particulars about this course and its scope are given below.

Eligibility to apply for the B.Sc Biochemistry course

The basic qualification required to join the PG course is a graduate degree in Science. It will also needed by them to attend an admission test to join the institution of their choice. To join the Doctoral degree program a master’s degree in the relevant field is required. Many Indian colleges offer interested students with the postgraduate level program in Biochemistry. They are:

Institutes that offer graduate level courses in Biochemistry

  • Aligarh Muslim University
  • All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Annamalai University, Faculty of Science
  • Banaras Hindu University
  • Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University
  • Delhi University
  • Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University: Faculty of Science & Faculty of Life Sciences
  • Fergusson College, Pune
  • Goa University: Faculty of Science
  • Guru Nanak Dev University
  • Indian Institute of Technology
  • Jamia Hamdard
  • Kakatiya University
  • Kurukshetra University
  • Lalit Narayan Mithila University
  • Lovely Professional University
  • M S University
  • Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Pondicherry University
  • Punjab Agriculture University
  • Punjab University, Chandigarh
  • Sardar Patel University
  • University of Kerala
  • University Of Mumbai

Career opportunities available in this field

There are quite a few fields where Biochemists can find employment. These include:

Private Sector:

  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical manufacturing companies
  • Food and Drink (includes brewing)
  • Health and Beauty Care
  • Medical Instrument companies
  • Research Companies and Laboratories

Public Sectors:

  • Agriculture and fisheries
  • Blood Service
  • Cancer research institutes
  • Environmental Pollution Control
  • Forensic Science
  • Hospitals
  • National Blood Services
  • Overseas Development
  • Public Health Entities
  • Public Health Laboratories

Biochemists are also needed by Pharmaceutical firms, the food industry and agrochemical companies as to develop newer products in addition to monitor the manufacture, quality control as well as safety of the existing products.

Institutes of research as employ students of Biochemistry. Educational institutions also take in professionals in the field of Biochemistry.

Job profiles:

  • Biologist
  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Chemical Examiners
  • Chemist
  • Clinical Scientist
  • Food Scientist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Microbiologist
  • Pharmacologist
  • Research Associates
  • Research Officers
  • Research Scientist

Personal Skills

Students who wish to pursue their studies in the field of Biochemistry need to have lots of patience as well as an inquisitive mind. It will be most beneficial for them if they have good skills in observation. They are also required to have team spirit as they will be needed to work with a team of students. Dedication is one other element all students need to have.

 
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92 Responses to “Biochemistry and its scope”

  1. 92
    Rupesh kumar sahu:

    Define bio-chemistry. Discuss briefly about the scope of bio-chemistry?

  2. 91
    gowtham:

    hello sir , m pursuing msc biochemistry after completion my pg did i hav jobs in same field huh ?

  3. 90
    swastyayan hazra:

    why liver glycogen can supply glucose to blood but not in musle gkycogen?

  4. 89
    sumit:

    i have passed 12 with 83% in PCMB is that field which i should choose to get good job opportunities

  5. 88
    Manoj Kolge:

    sir please suggest me whether Food Tech or biochemistry is having a better scope ?

  6. 87
    SHRUTI:

    I M SHRUTI… STUDING IN 11TH STD…
    1.IS MATHS ESSENTIAL FOR BIOCHEMISTRY?
    2.IS IT A BETTER SOURCE FOR INCOME?
    OR
    IS IT A MONEY MAKING FIELD?
    4.IS IT A FIELD THAT WILL GIVE ME A CHANCE TO GO TO FOREIGN LANDS?
    5. WILL I GET A JOB IMMIDIATELY AFTER I COMPLETE MY STUDIES?
    6.OR SHALL I DO B.A.M.S INSTEAD OF BIOCHEMISTRY?
    7.WHICH COLLEGES ARE BEST FOR BIOCHEMISTRY IN PUNE?

  7. 86
    Dr Ashok Kumar Ahirwar:

    Respected sir/mam, i am doing MD in medical biochemistry in LHMC , New Delhi . i want to know that is it possible to enter in DM endocrinology in any government medical institute by enterance test ? kindly give me appropriate guidence

  8. 85
    roshan mahat:

    sir m roshan doing msc medical biochemistry from mgm;s medical college,aurangabad(affliated to mgm univ. Of health sciences) .is this college is better or not sir and after completion of course can i get job in nepal

  9. 84
    mrs bala prakash:

    sir, i have completed my msc in biochemistry, and PGDBI (bioinformatics) ,pls tell me job opeanings in chennai.
    i am doing my phd (biochemistry) (part time). where can i try after completing that.

  10. 83
    Priyanka:

    Can I do dm endocrinology after md biochem. what is its scope.

  11. 82
    ANJUSHA S:

    hi, I AM DOING MSC.MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY.WOULD YOU PLEASE GIVE INFORMATION ABOUT CAREER OPPORTUNITES IN INDIA?

  12. 81
    prithivi anand:

    i finished my UG course (biochemistry) and PGDMLT - 2 yrs now can i do ? any other course to study except msc ?

  13. 80
    Ebbey:

    Hi,
    am presently doing my bsc biochemistry.. The question here is should i do my higher studies for better future or will i get a good job relevant to the degree somewhere overseas… And is it possible that i can do my higher studies when am working… Suggest me something please… Am a poor guy, so it is very urgent for me to work soon to take care of my family.. So is it possible wht i hve asked about on top…. Waiting for ur reply…
    Thanks and regards,
    ebbey

  14. 79
    Priji Mathew:

    I m doing B.Sc. in biotechnology & want to do M.Sc. in biochemistry? please tell me how to prepare for the entrance exam & which institutions are best?

  15. 78
    Deepa:

    Hi,
    Can you please let me know which college in Bangalore is right to pursue my Masters’ in biochemistry from? Also please let me know the scope for this subject in pharmaceutical and academic(Lectureship) fields in India post my PG.

  16. 77
    govindaraJ:

    Sir, I have completed my msc medical biochemistry ,want to pursue Phd .Is clearing net is a must for that?and can you help me out with some good college in tamilnadu

  17. 76
    ajit:

    do biochemistry have any scope in nepal
    ?

  18. 75
    M.Hema:

    how is bio chemistry used in the medical field?

  19. 74
    vishwas garg:

    first of all i want to clarify that is there any scope of biochemistry in india and then where will a get a good placement in this field and is there any possibility that i can a earn a good amount of money to secure my future………..??????

  20. 73
    S.Sudhashini:

    Dear sir/mam,
    Still 6 months there to complete my M.Sc biochemistry. I willing to do job after finishing my studies so can you help where the job oppourtinites available and details.

    thank you

  21. 72
    bhavani.e:

    In medical college to work as lecturer, M.Sc BIOCHEISTRY three years course is needed or two years course is enough

  22. 71
    drkapila:

    after doin md bichemistry in india ,for applying jobs in newzealand do i hav to give any exam and what are the job profiles in newzealand

  23. 70
    gurpreet kaur:

    sir, is there any scope of getting jobs after doin msc biochemistry?

  24. 69
    VIJAY:

    Hi sir,
    I have completed M.Sc Biochemistry, can i get a job in ccmb, or nin or iict or icrisat or iil

  25. 68
    sarita:

    can we do msc biochemistry after plane bsc with special subject botany or chamistry

  26. 67
    Vishnumaya:

    sir,I have passed BSc Biochemistry with 89% marks.I would like to join MSc,Which is more better biochemistry or biotechnology?

  27. 66
    Anusha:

    Sir, I have completed my msc medical biochemistry ,want to pursue Phd .Is clearing net is a must for that?and can you help me out with some good college in gujarat?

  28. 65
    mahesh:

    sir now i am studying b sc nursing final year.i have intrest to study m sc medical bio chemistry.please send best colleges, tution fees and scope after course.

  29. 64
    aarti:

    sir i would like to knew the scope of biochemistry as i m planning to pursue my PhD in that.i have done my post graduation in pharmacy with biotechnology as specialization.

  30. 63
    sangeet:

    hello sir,i want to know after completing b.sc. with distinction what should i go for??????? plzz tell me better one

  31. 62
    abhijith:

    i am a biochemist(Msc.Medical biochemistry from calicut university)for 3 years now i am looking to overseas jobs they asked regirstration number and licence nvmber. Where i get it? Pls help me

  32. 61
    ramkrishan:

    dear sir/mem
    i have passed my graduation in voc.biotech(biotech+chem.+botany) with 61.10% . what should i do after this? which course is best for me in msc (biotech or chemishtry or biochemishtry) what is best in these?
    TELL ME ABOUT BUNDELKHAND UNIVERCITY FOR BIOCHEMISHTRY.

  33. 60
    saikat:

    I have completed my M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Bangladeshi Government University. I am looking for further study in Indian university for phd or M.Sc programme in Biochemistry. What can I do for that?

  34. 59
    Debendra Prasad:

    Hi Sir,
    I have completed my M.Sc Biochemistry, and looking for teaching job under my respective area. Please inform me where I could apply, what preparations I should take ?

  35. 58
    umesh:

    i have done b.sc. in bot. zool.& chemistry and want to do m.sc. in Biochemistry .is there any wast scope n this subject pleze sujest me.

  36. 57
    Divya S:

    Hello sir, is there any scope in doing MSc biochemistry in correspondence. after the studies can we get job. please reply me sir.

  37. 56
    chandra:

    Hello,
    i have completed Bsc.biochem . I want to do Msc. biochem. so give me details about goood coleges/ universities , total seates , fees, & other

  38. 55
    prajya arya:

    sir can u please tell me scope of bio chemistry out of india and how to reach there by means of this field ?

  39. 54
    abhi:

    i finished my 12 th std and i am waiting for result.i decided to take biochemistry.my second choice is biotechnology and microbiology.please tell me which field is better and job oppertunities in that field

  40. 53
    abhi:

    i finished my 12 th std and i am waiting for result.i decided to take biochemistry.my second choice is biotechnology and microbiology.please tell me which field is better and job oppertunities in that field.

  41. 52
    rinki:

    sir, i appeared in msc. biochemistry but i am very confused for my future please kindly inform the my better future.

  42. 51
    sam:

    sir i completed msc medical biochem , i have 4 years exp in medical colle as a lecturer . now iam very intreasted to persue phd in hyderabad ,specially in nims or any othr medical institute please kindly inform the notification timings.

    thanking you sir

  43. 50
    bhava dharani:

    i finished my 12 th std and i am waiting for result.i decided to take biochemistry.my second choice is biotechnology and microbiology.please tell me which field is better and job opprutunities in that field.

  44. 49
    Neetesh:

    please tell me about phd which colleges give stifund during the phd course.

  45. 48
    suresh:

    Sir,i am a student of final semister M.Sc in biochemistry. How can I be observed in MNC’s & what are tips,should I follow. Please suggest me. And also,please tell me,what are the placements in companies.
    I am not intrested in ph.d.

  46. 47
    sariba banu.A:

    I had completed M.Sc (biochemistry)now i am studying in PG Dioplomo in Total quality Management in hospital.then how do develop my carrier

  47. 46
    sandhya:

    sir,iam doing my M.sc biochemistry.what r the future aspects of my life.i want to go to abroad for any job,plz give me a details

  48. 45
    nidhi:

    hello Sir,
    i am a student of final semester M.sc- biochemistry from kanpur…….pls guide me.so after msc what should i go for?am not intersted in phd.
    thank u sir

  49. 44
    Suresh:

    Sir,i am a student of final semister M.Sc in biochemistry. How can I be observed in MNC’s & what are tips,should I follow. Please suggest me. And also,please tell me,what are the placements in companies.
    I am not intrested in ph.d.

  50. 43
    SIDRAH:

    SIR,
    I AM IN FINAL YEAR OF MSC.MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY FROM HYDERABAD.
    I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT IS MY FUTURE JOB SCOPE IN GULF COUNTRIES , CANADA.

  51. 42
    aiswarya:

    sir,now am doing bsc chemistry in assumption college,so after bsc what should i go for?am not intersted in teaching proffession,

  52. 41
    Fasna:

    What is its scope?is this has scope in gulf countries?what wil be its fee structure in kerala?

  53. 40
    pankaja:

    hai,i have completed my B.SC(biotechnolog).now i am interested to do my M.SC. but ,i am confused whether to do M.SC in biotech or biochemistry.So please guide me and reply me as soon as possible.

  54. 39
    valli:

    hi,
    i did my msc in biochemistry. which would be a best option for me to do management course in which sream

  55. 38
    dhara:

    What is the scope of biochemistry in field of agriculture

  56. 37
    nayim ali:

    From where i can do MD in biochemistry? Distance and regular……

  57. 36
    raj m:

    i am doing msc in biochemistry from bangalore…after msc i want to do mba…its good??? i am not interested to do phd. and i want to know can i do management sciencce???

  58. 35
    Mohsin Malik:

    What is the scope of biochemistry in field of agriculture, Pharmacy, Hospitals, industry?

  59. 34
    Akinsola akinwunmi:

    Is there a schorlaship programme for students from africa?i mean msc in biochemistry.

  60. 33
    Alpesh sariya:

    Hi sir
    i am complet B.Sc in chemistry now i am doing job in 108 emt post my selery 7500 i want to do M.Sc in Biochemistry,me complet m.Sc then its bette selery i goated? Pleas tel me

  61. 32
    shamiul haque:

    iam doing b.sc(hons) in bio chemistry from calcutta university. can u plz suggest me good colleges in bengal or in south india for doing m.sc in the same subject

  62. 31
    Bhaskar Bora:

    sir i am doing B Sc biochemistry.please let me know whether i will get a good job or not and if so how much salary should i expect?

  63. 30
    Gattu Panchal:

    I have complete M.Sc. in Bio-Chemistry and I have applied in NET exam. How to preparation of NET exam

  64. 29
    sachin:

    which types of fields i can get after pursuing my master degree in biochemistry that i can get s handsome salary….?

  65. 28
    mrityunjay:

    i am the student of b.m.l.t.
    what is the benefit with the medical biochemistry?

  66. 27
    Anisha:

    Do we get a handsome salary after pursuing a masters degree in biochemistry and clinical biochemistry..

  67. 26
    raksha jain:

    im doing my bsc in chemistry,botany& biotechnology.i want to do my msc in biochemistry could you please tell me the job opportunity in this subject and some of the best colleges which i can prefer

  68. 25
    raksha jain:

    hi sir im doing my bsc in chemistry,botany & biotechnology and i want to do my msc in biochemistry could you please tell me the best college & the mark required & also the job opportunity in this subject

  69. 24
    jhansi:

    i am doing bsc in biochemistry,microbiology,& biotechnology. i wanted to know the job oppurtunity in these three subjects.which subject has more scope.which one shall i opt in Msc.how much salary do i get if i become a lecturer or join some industry.

  70. 23
    vimal patel:

    hi,sir currently i m doing B.Sc in chemistry further i want to do bio-chemistry plz give the name of institute related to this courcis .and after doing M.Sc bio-chemistry where are scope for me in ind.?

  71. 22
    deepan:

    I am studing HSC (+1) BIOCHEMISTRY,after finishing this,can i go for MBBS studies

  72. 21
    nazia:

    sir please suggest me whether chemisry or biochemistry is having a better scope so that i can do msc with that subject

  73. 20
    s.nikitha:

    hi sir i have completed bsc and now i want to do msc plz suggest which group i should choose biotechnology or biochemistry which as more demand in job oppturnities in hyderbad plz mail at sarap.nikitha @gmail.com

  74. 19
    swarit:

    I have completed B.Sc. (general) and currently pursuing M.Sc. medical biochemistry. this course is about 4 years. If there is any scope 4 me or not. I have completed one year in this course. What should I do?

  75. 18
    nidhi baranwal:

    sir ,i m doing b.sc from jiwaji university with subject biotechnology , and i have decided to do m.sc ,further ,but i want to know which field of biotech will have more scope (biochemistry,molecular or microbiology )

  76. 17
    kedarnath:

    hi sir i completed m.sc in in biochemistry i want to do clinical research course pls give details of institues offering that course in hyderabad

  77. 16
    bindumadavan:

    could i study chemical engg or biochemistry and what is the scope of them in future

  78. 15
    richa thakur:

    hi
    i have done M.Sc, M.Phil biochemistry with 73% marks and want to pursue Ph,D in medical/clinical biochemistry plz tell me the list of institutes in india offering the course along with the criteria to get enrolled and when will the course start.

    thank you

  79. 14
    Theja:

    I completed M.Sc Biochemistry.I want to do Ph.D on Molecular biology Oriented.Tell me full details about that & tell me future of this. Which subject has better future after Ph.D.
    Thank you.

  80. 13
    bala preedeba:

    I want to know the scope of bsc.bio chemistry

  81. 12
    sahithi:

    hi is md biochemistry is eligible for dm endocrinology?? please send list of colleges of dm endocrinology where it is eligible in a.p and out of a.p??

  82. 11
    Ravi kiran:

    I Want To study Msc Clinical Biochemistry, Please suggest me good colleges in karnataka and if i end up the course with good marks about 70%, In which stream will i get jobs

  83. 10
    sumandeep juneja:

    i have completed my bsc. with bot chem and biotech…
    nw i want to do msc. which would have better scope biochem, biotech and microbio

  84. 9
    ASIF AHMAD BAKSHI:

    PLZ GIVE ME INFORMATION ABOUT INSTITUTIONS OFFERING PHD IN CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY & SCOPE IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR.

  85. 8
    Preeti:

    Hi i want to know doing msc in which subject is better.i did my bsc in biotechnology but i had chemistry and microbiology as main subject.I am really confused so i want to know which subject has a better scope.

  86. 7
    pankaj:

    i want to search job after msc

  87. 6
    dr deepak sharma:

    i have completed my b.d.s . i want to join medical biochemistry by distance learning mode in india .please suggest me urgenty

  88. 5
    dr deepak sharma:

    i have completed my b.d.s . i want to join medical biochemistry by distance learning mode in india .please suggest me

  89. 4
    s.girija:

    I am studying B.SC biochemistry.i want to do m.sc.in medical biochemistry in jipmer.give me the importance of medical bio chemistry and also job opportunities in pondicherry,india.

  90. 3
    nagalakshmi:

    i want to join in PG in clinical biochemistry…please send me the list of colleges, when will be application form issued and also eligibility criteria for all these courses.
    thank you sir

  91. 2
    Dr_majid:

    i am a student of M.Sc. Zoonotic Diseases / Iraq. I want to join Ph.D in clinical biochemistry or medical biochemistry. please send me the list of colleges and also eligibility criteria for all these courses and when all these courses starts.

    thank you sir

  92. 1
    rajesh:

    I am studying B.SC biochemistry.i want to do m.sc.in medical biochemistry in jipmer.give me the importance of medical bio chemistry and also job opportunities in pondicherry,india.