Candidates must take up science subjects in 12th class to join for undergraduate studies in Biochemistry. Reputed institutes conduct written test to select candidates for undergraduate or post graduate level courses in Biochemistry. Some of the major institutes which offer courses in Biochemistry are All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Osmania University, Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science, Delhi University, Sanjeevni Institute of Paramedical Courses etc.

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate pass candidates can opt for undergraduate level courses related to Biochemistry. To opt for studies in this area, it is essential for candidates to study Chemistry/Biology/Physics subjects in intermediate level. Most of the institutes require candidates to score at least 50% marks to apply for further studies in this subject area. Selection process for courses in Biochemistry will depend on written examination conducted by specific university. In certain other cases, the 12th class marks will be the basis of selection.

Different Biochemistry Courses

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Toxicology
• Master of Science in Plant Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Clinical Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Chemical Enzymology
• Master of Science in Biochemistry + Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics
• Master of Science in Advanced Biochemistry
• Master of Philosophy in Biochemistry
• Post Graduate Diploma in Biochemistry
• Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Biochemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Fluid Dynamics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry

Institutes/Universities offering Biochemistry Courses

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi
• University of Delhi, New Delhi
• Swami Vivekananda Degree and P.G. College, Andhra Pradesh
• Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science, Tamil Nadu
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Haryana
• Sri Venkateswara College, New Delhi
• Shri Shivaji College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Maharashtra
• Sanjeevni Institute of Paramedical Courses, Haryana
• Osmania University, Andhra Pradesh
• Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College, Tamil Nadu
• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• Mar Ivanios College, Kerala
• Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
• Government College Kariavattom, Kerala
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Maharashtra
• Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu
• Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh
• A.D.N. Medical College and Paramedical Science, Maharashtra

Job Prospects

Candidates after completing their studies in Biochemistry have various job opportunities mainly in pharmaceutical companies, chemical manufacturing firms, Agriculture, biochemical laboratories, food and beverage units, fisheries, forensic science etc. Candidates can get in to job roles like Biotechnologist, Pharmacologist, Clinical Scientist Chemical Examiners, Biomedical Scientist, Food Scientist etc. Candidates can also get engaged in research field in scientific laboratories in roles like Research scientist, research associates etc. Jobs also exist in government sector where in candidates can appear for different competitive examinations by UPSC/SSC in order to join for jobs in specific government departments.