- Biochemistry, the study of chemical processes that take place in living organisms, is a broad field that offers a wide range of career options.
- Biochemists can pursue stem cell or genetic research that has the potential to result in dramatic medical or scientific breakthroughs.
- Biochemists also research how certain chemical reactions happen in cells and tissues and observe and record the effects of products as in food additives and medicines. The main function of a biochemist is to focus on improving the qualities of lives
Eligibility:
- There are several courses in biochemistry, minimum requirement to take a course in this field is 10+2 Science. Students having background in science at 10+2 level can take up B.Sc Biochemistry.
- The course covers bioorganic chemistry, biophysical chemistry, human physiology, microbiology and virology, basic immunology, enzymology, intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, structural biology, bioenergetics and biomembrances, computer applications in biology, nutritional and clinical biochemistry and molecular biology.
List of top colleges:
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences,New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Armed Forces Medical College Pune, Maharashtra, India
- B.J.Medical College & Sassoon Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Bharath University, Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
- Deccan College of Medical Sciences Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
