Biochemistry is one of the demanded streams offered in specializations like clinical biochemistry, toxicology, chemical enzymology, and agricultural biochemistry. Candidates with B.Sc or M.Sc degree in biochemistry can join firms such as Ranbaxy, Indian Immunologicals Limited, National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Central Institute of Medical and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP). Salary package offered for diverse job positions in these firms ranges between 4 lakhs to 8 lakhs per annum.

Courses in Biochemistry

Under Graduate Courses

• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Biochemistry

Post Graduate Courses

• Master of Science in Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Advanced Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Clinical Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Toxicology
• Master of Science in Chemical Enzymology
• Master of Science in Biochemistry + Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research and Data Management
• Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Plant Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Biochemistry + Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics
• Master of Philosophy in Biochemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry

Significance of Biochemistry Courses

Firms like Ranbaxy, Panacea Biotech, and Indian Immunologicals Limited are offering enough career opportunities for biochemistry graduates. Those who can get in the role of ‘Quality Control Analyst’ can earn lucrative salary up to 5 lakhs per annum. Candidates with specialization in Plant Biochemistry have the opportunity to join National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) as Project Assistant and can earn around Rs. 12, 000/- per month. Master degree holders in Biochemistry are usually recruited in to the job position of ‘Scientist’ in Central Institute of Medical and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP). Salary offered for the post ranges between Rs. 15,600/- and Rs. 39,100/- per month.

Protein Biochemist, Genomics and Microarray Specialist, etc are some other job profiles suitable for master degree holders in biochemistry. Teaching is yet another highly paid job sector where biochemistry graduates can make a career. M.Phil/Ph.D holders in Biochemistry as well as NET qualified M.Sc graduates in Biochemistry can join government colleges as Lecturer/Asst Professor.

Those with specialization in toxicology can join a variety of job profiles like Toxicology Consultant, Environmental Toxicology Specialist and Toxic Reduction Specialist. Also Chemical Enzymology specialist has the option to join different cosmetic companies and can earn up to 8 lakhs per annum.

All career openings in public as well as private sector are increasing the importance of biochemistry courses. Pursuing courses in biochemistry often helps students to have job opportunities with various reputed firms. In fact biochemistry courses help interested candidates to build up a rewarding career in the field of science.