B.Sc holders in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related subjects can seek admission to M.Sc degree in Medical Biochemistry. Eligible candidates can seek admission in JIPMER, on the basis of a common entrance test conducted at all India level. Admission to this course in Saveetha University is done on the basis of marks obtained in qualifying examination and interview. Topics such as Medical Biotechnology, Medical Lab Technology, and Medical Bioinformatics are covered under the course curriculum of this course.

Course Curriculum for M.Sc (Medical Biochemistry)

Semester I

• Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology
• Advanced Intermediary Metabolism
• Medical Microbiology
• Medical Bioinformatics
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Value Education

Semester II

• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Advanced Clinical Biochemistry
• Advanced Endocrinology
• Medical Biotechnology
• Genetic Engineering and Medical ethics

Semester III

• Electives
• Internship

Semester IV

• Full Semester Project

Elective Subjects

• Cell Culture Techniques
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• Immunology Lab
• Medical Lab Technology
• Medical Lab Technology Lab
• Molecular Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy

Colleges offering M.Sc (Medical Biochemistry)

• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
• Ayush and Health Science University
• Baba Farid Institute of Technology
• Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
• Chettinad University
• Integral University
• M.M Institute of Medical Science and Research
• Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Maharishi Markandeshwar University
• Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
• Manipal University
• Muthayammal College of Arts and Science
• SRM University
• Santhosh University
• Saveetha University
• Saveetha Medical College
• Sikkim Manipal University
• Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University
• Sri Ramachandra University
• Sri Venkateswara University
• University of Calicut
• University of Madras
• University of Pune
• Uttarakhand Governmnent Medical College
• Vivekananda College of Arts and Sciences for Women

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process for M.Sc (Medical Biochemistry)

Eligibility requirements and admission process may differ slightly with colleges/institute. B.Sc degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Medical Laboratory Technology is the qualification necessary to pursue the course in JIPMER. Admission is carried out on the basis of a common entrance test conducted by the University on all India bases.

B.Sc degree with Anthropology as the main subject or Zoology and Chemistry as the main subject is the qualification needed for pursuing the course in Integral University. Science graduates in any of the streams of life science can also apply. Other degrees which are considered eligible are as follows.

• MBBS
• BDS
• BAMS
• BHMS
• BUMS

The required qualification must be obtained with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. Admissions are done on the basis of the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

Those with any of the following qualifications can seek admission to M.Sc (Medical Biochemistry) in Saveetha University.

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S)
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
• Bachelor of Science in Bio-Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Botany
• Bachelor of Science in Zoology
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Lab Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences
• Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S)

Admission to this course is done on the basis of marks obtained in qualifying examination and interview.