B.Sc - Biochemistry

About B.Sc - Biochemistry

B.Sc in Biochemistry is a three-year undergraduate program that offers in-depth knowledge of biology and chemistry with regard to plants, humans and animals processes, human physiology, basic immunology, microbiology, enzymology, etc.

The main aim of the program is to make students understand the dynamics and mechanism of the biological activities taking place inside the human body.

The knowledge gained through studying biochemistry is widely used in various industries like medical research, food, and packaging, pharmaceuticals, medicine, and genetics. Candidates who have an aptitude for complex biological processes and have a thorough understanding of relevant texts and have good research skills can take up the course.

The main aim of a B.Sc in Biochemistry is to provide aspirants with field-specific knowledge and skillsets through theoretical and practical sessions.

B.Sc in Biochemistry - Course Highlights

Check out the B.Sc in Biochemistry course highlights from the table provided below:

Level of Course

Undergraduate

Duration of Course

3 Years

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have completed their 10+2 education in Science stream from a recognised Board where they have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics compulsorily and have secured a minimum overall aggregate of 50% are eligible.

Admission Process

Entrance based admission process and direct admission process

Top Entrance Exams

IIT JAM

BHU UET

MP PAT

Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Test (AMUEE)

ICAR AIEEA- UG

Average Course Fee

INR 15,000/- to INR 15,00,000/-

Average Starting Salary

INR 5 LPA to INR 20 LPA

Job Options

·         Cell Biology Engineers 

·         Genetics Engineers 

·         Molecular Biology Engineers

·         Energy and Metabolism Engineers

B.Sc - Biochemistry Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for B.Sc in Biochemistry program is similar to other B.Sc programs. The basic eligibility criteria which the candidates must fulfill are:

  • Candidates must have completed their Class XII studies (or equivalent) from any recognized Board in Science stream.
  • It is compulsory for the candidates to have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics mandatorily at the qualifying exam level to be eligible for the B.Sc in Biochemistry program. 
  • The candidates should also have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% or above at the qualifying level. 

Admission Process

Admission into the 3-year B.Sc in Biochemistry programme is done both on the basis of merit and entrance exam scores. In the entrance exam process, the candidates can appear in any national-level, state-level or institute-level entrance examination and secure valid marks or a valid rank. Based on the rank or entrance exam score, a counselling process is conducted (institute-level or national-level) and thereafter final allocation of seats is done. 

Some institutes also offer direct admission into the B.Sc in Biochemistry programme where the qualifying exam scores, i.e the 12th scores are taken into consideration and a merit list is prepared. Based on the merit list, the suitable candidates are offered admissions. 

B.Sc - Biochemistry Syllabus

B.Sc - Biochemistry Career Options and Job Prospects

After pursuing B.Sc in Biochemistry candidates have a wide variety of career options to choose from. Interested candidates can also go for higher studies in the same field such as M.Sc, M.Phil & Ph.D.

The successful completion of the course makes candidates eligible for the post of assistant professor and lecturer in colleges and universities. Fields like Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Energy, and Metabolism are best suited for biochemistry graduates. The entry-level salary of a postgraduate is between Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh.