Master of Science in Biochemistry is a 2 year Post Graduate program which focuses on the study of advance level concepts in the area of Biochemistry. Aspirants who will successfully complete this degree can hope for a good career ahead. The field of Biochemistry has various applications in numerous sectors in our country that improves the demand for these graduates.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Science in Biochemistry

Master of Science in Biochemistry graduates have very good career openings in several areas of work in the field of Biochemistry and also in its related areas. If they are successful in getting certified in any specific areas then it will positively reflect in their career aspects as well. Good salary packages are yet another advantage for these graduates.

The field of Biochemistry is of great demand in this current economy which is a plus point of these graduates.

Eligibility required for Master of Science in Biochemistry

• Bachelor of Science graduates in Biochemistry or its allied field with average marks can apply for this course.
• This degree must be earned from any recognized Institute or University.
• Minimum marks in the entrance test are also a criterion for selection in most of the Institutes.

Application Procedure of Master of Science in Biochemistry

The application procedure will be different in various Institutions. All the necessary details regarding the admission process will be notified via the concerned Institute’s official website. The fees that must be paid will also be different for aspirants from various categories. The students will be admitted based on their rank list position in most of the Institutions.

Colleges offering Master of Science in Biochemistry

• D.A.V. Training College
• Dr G R Damodaran College of Science
• Dr L Bullayya Post Graduate College
• Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College
• A.V.S. College of Arts & Science
• Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science
• Aditya P.G College
• Al Azhar College of Arts & Science
• Danapackiyam Krishnasamy Mudaliar College
• Dayanand Anglo - Vedic College
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts and Science for Women
• Al-Ameer Institute Of Management and Technology
• Annai Violet Arts and Science College
• AQJ Degree College
• Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science
• Bharathi’s Women’s College
• Bhavan’s Vivekananda College of Science
• Dr. V.S.K. Govt. Degree College
• Dr.L.B.college Andhra University
• Dr.N.G.P.Arts and Science College
• Edaiyathangudi G.S. Pillai Arts and Science College
• Birla College of Arts Science & Commerce
• Brahmanand Degree (PG) College
• BVU Medical College
• College of Basic Sciences & Humanities
• Professor Dhanapalan College for Women
• PSG College of Arts and Science
• Quaid-e-Millet Arts College
• Rabiammal Ahamed Maideen College for Women
• R.V.S College of Arts and Science
• Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Management Sciences
• Rathinavel Subramaniam School of Commerce
• S B College
• Sam Higginbotom Institute of Agriculture
• Sastra University Srinivasa Ramanujan Center
• Saurashtra College
• School of Life Sciences
• Seetha Lakshmi Ramaswamy College
• Semgamala Thaayar Educational Trust Women’s College
• Sengunthar Arts and Science College
• Shekhawati Group of Institutions

Course Curriculum of Master of Science in Biochemistry

Semester 1

• Cell Biology and Physiology
• Bio molecules and Microbial Biochemistry
• Bio analytical Techniques
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Bioorganic Preparations and Analytical Biochemistry

Semester 2

• Methods in Molecular Biology
• Bioenergetics and Metabolism I
• Metabolism II
• Immunology
• Bio analytical Techniques
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Assignment based Seminar

Semester 3

• Enzymology
• Plant Biochemistry
• Biochemical Preparations and Clinical Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Assignment based Seminar

Semester 4

• Outlines of Biotechnology
• Enzymology and Enzyme Technology
• Neurobiochemistry
• Assignment based Seminar
• Project Work Including Presentation, Comprehensive viva

Text Books on Master of Science in Biochemistry

• Biochemistry by Cohn and Stump
• Biochemistry by D.Voet & J.G.Voet
• Bioinformatics by David W. Mount
• Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis by Chatwal G and Anand.S
• Lehninger’s Principles of Biochemistry by D.L. Nelson and M. M. Cox
• Medical Biochemistry by S. Ramakrishnan
• Biological Thermodynamics by D.T. Haynie
• Biology – A Fundamental Approach by D. Roberts
• Biophysical Chemistry by C.R. Cantor & P.R. Schimmel
• Cell biology by Bruce Alberts
• DNA Structure & Function by R.R. Sinden
• Experimental Biochemistry by a Student Companion - B.S. Rao & V. Deshpande
• Experimental Biochemistry by R.W. Switzer & L.F
• Experimental Physiology and Biochemistry by P.V.Chadha
• Experiments in Microbiology by Gilstrap-Kleyn-Nester
• Fundamentals of computers by V.Rajaraman
• Fundamentals of Statistics by Goon-Gupta-Dasgupta
• Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry by R.K.Murray
• Introduction to Bioinformatics by T.K. Attwood & D.J.Parry-Smith
• Introduction to Medical Physiology by A.K.Das
• Laboratory Manual in Biochemistry by J. Jayaraman
• Medical Physiology by Ganong
• Modern Experimental Biochemistry by R. Boyer
• Molecular and Cell Biology by Baltimore
• Molecular Cell Biology by Darnell
• Outline of Biochemistry by Conn & Stump
• Outlines of Medical Physiology by S.C. Chaudhuri
• Pharmacology and experimental therapy by Goodman & Gilmann
• Physical Biochemistry by D. Freifelder
• Physical Biochemistry by K.E. Van Holde
• Plant Biochemistry by Ross
• The Cell by Geoffrey M.Cooper, Robert E. Hausman
• The Tools of Biochemistry by Cooper T.G
• Plant biochemistry by Werner
• Practical Biochemistry by D.T. Plummer
• Practical Biochemistry by K. Wilson & J. Walker
• Practical Biochemistry by R.C.Gupta & S. Bhargava
• Principles of Biochemistry by A.L.Lehninger, D.W.Nelson & M.M.Cox
• Principles of Biochemistry by L. Stryer
• Principles of Genetics by Gardner
• Protein Science by A.M. Lesk
• Statistical Methods in Biology by N.T.J. Bailey
• Text Book of Medical Physiology by Guyton
• The Enzyme by Dixan & Webb
• Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology by Ed. K Wilson and J. Walker
• Principles of Physical Chemistry by B. R. Puri, L.R Sharma and S. P. Madan
• Research Methodology for Biological Sciences by Gurumani.N
• Textbook of Biochemistry by E.S.West, W.R.Todd, H.S. Mason and J.T. Van Bruggen

Job and Career after Master of Science in Biochemistry

Employment Areas

• Pharmacology
• Vaccine and hormone production
• Plant physiology
• Virology
• Molecular Biology
• Industrial chemistry
• Marine Biology
• Entomology
• Technical sales
• Quality control
• Immunology
• Genetics
• Horticulture
• Mycology
• Forestry

Remuneration after Master of Science in Biochemistry

Master of Science in Biochemistry graduates can expect salary packages around Rs. 30000/- per month in Public sector firms. These graduates can earn in the range of Rs. 40000/- per month in Private sector firms. Organizations abroad will offer them a remuneration of around Rs. 145000/- per month. Good experience and skills in this area will help these people to earn even more.